Who is Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight?

Idealistic district attorney turned vengeful vigilante after tragedy.

Who plays Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight?

Harvey Dent is played by Aaron Eckhart.

Harvey Dent's abilities include legal expertise, public speaking, marksmanship, strategic planning, moral conviction.

Harvey Dent has 5 mapped relationships in The Dark Knight. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: district attorney, vigilante.

Rachel Dawes (Unmarried partner). Bruce Wayne (Enemy).

Alignment: Anti-hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Legal expertise, Public speaking, Marksmanship, Strategic planning, Moral conviction

Harvey Dent — Romantic Partner — Rachel (Maggie Gyllenhaal)
Rachel and Dent are in a committed romantic relationship.
Harvey Dent — Alliance Political Ally — Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale)
Bruce and Dent form a strategic partnership to clean up Gotham.
Harvey Dent — Professional Colleague — Gordon (Gary Oldman)
Dent and Gordon collaborate on legal and police initiatives.
Harvey Dent — Conflict Corruptor — Joker (Heath Ledger)
The Joker actively seeks to break Dent's moral code.
Harvey Dent — Conflict Hostage Taker — Gordon (Gary Oldman)
Dent uses Gordon's loved ones as leverage for revenge.