<P> Colton Haynes portrays Roy Harper in The CW TV series Arrow , the character 's first live - action appearance . Roy first appears in episode fifteen of season one , `` Dodger '' , as a pickpocket who steals Thea Dearden Queen 's purse . However , they fall in love after he gets caught and they start dating , though their relationship is on and off . After Oliver Queen saves his life from a killer in the episode `` Salvation '' , he gains an active interest in the vigilante and wants to emulate him . Roy is a recurring character throughout the season and a series regular in season 2 . </P>
<P> Colton Haynes portrays Roy Harper in The CW TV series Arrow , the character 's first live - action appearance . Roy first appears in episode fifteen of season one , `` Dodger '' , as a pickpocket who steals Thea Dearden Queen 's purse . However , they fall in love after he gets caught and they start dating , though their relationship is on and off . After Oliver Queen saves his life from a killer in the episode `` Salvation '' , he gains an active interest in the vigilante and wants to emulate him . Roy is a recurring character throughout the season and a series regular in season 2 . </P>
when does roy harper first appear in arrow
when does roy harper first appear in arrow
in episode fifteen of season one , `` Dodger ''
in episode fifteen of season one , `` Dodger ''