Carter Forbes

Carter Forbes is the son of William Forbes II and Elizabeth Forbes played by Alex Pettyfer. He is a vampire. Prior to his transition, he was known for his insecurities, which caused him to be excessively competitive, mainly with Ethan.

He is best friends with Stefanie Salvatore and Ethan Gilbert. He was best friends with Ben Bennett too until Ben's death. He is also close friends with Claudia Mikaelson.

Throughout the series, Carter begins dating Ethan's ex-girlfriend, Mattie Donovan, who encourages him to become more caring, kind and more selfless. In the Season One finale, Carter is severely injured in a car wreck and suffers from internal bleeding.

Because Carter's situation was looking bleak, Ben and Ethan agree that Damielle Salvatore should heal Carter by feeding him her blood. Later, after Carter's health has improved, Carter is smothered to death in the hospital by Kaleb Pierce, who was aware that Danielle had healed Carter, and therefore knowingly turned him into a vampire. Kaleb plans to use Carter to her own advantage by manipulating him and eventually giving him to Klaudia to kill in the sacrifice. Danielle rescues her, however, and the deal made by Kaleb is forfeited.

He had attended Mystic Falls High School, where he was the captain of the football team, honor student, in charge of the dance commitees, Mystic Falls beautification committee, head of recycling program, "Go Green" campaign, and one of the most popular guys in the school. He will be attending Whitmore College with Elena.

Carter's new vampire nature adds difficulty to his relationship with Mattie and this eventually causes them to break up despite their love for each other. Mattie's friend, Taylor Lockwood, falls for Carter after he helps her with her first full moon. After a while, he realizes that she's in love with Tayler too, so they begin a romantic relationship. Klaudia also falls for her, claiming she fancies her because he's beautiful, strong, full of light, "too smart to be seduced by her.", and she enjoys him.