who is nathan on general hospital

Nathan West is a fictional character on the American soap opera General Hospital, portrayed by actor Ryan Paevey. He was introduced in late 2013 as a love interest for Maxie Jones and quickly became popular as a heroic "good guy" and a steadfast police detective in Port Charles. Nathan was revealed to be the biological son of two notorious characters, Dr. Liesl Obrecht and Cesar Faison, making him part of a complicated family dynamic filled with secrets and danger. His storyline includes a significant romance with Maxie Jones, familial revelations, and efforts to bring his villainous biological father to justice. Nathan died in the series after being shot during a rescue but was brought back in 2025, with Ryan Paevey reprising the role after a seven-year absence.