Eric Northman is a major character in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth seasons of True Blood. He is played by starring cast member Alexander Skarsgård and debuts in "Escape from Dragon House". Eric was born in Sweden during the Anglo-Saxon period, 900AD. He was turned 930AD, making him over 1,000 years old. Eric is the vampire sheriff of Louisiana Area 5 which encompasses Bon Temps. He owns the vampire bar Fangtasia in Shreveport. Eric is 6'5" tall, has blond hair and blue eyes.