Nathan West (General Hospital)

In-universe information
In-universe information
Other names	James Nathan Reeves; James Nathan West;
Occupation	Detective
Parents	Cesar Faison ; Liesl Obrecht
Adoptive parents	Madeline Reeves
Siblings	Nina Reeves (adoptive); Britt Westbourne; Peter August;
Spouse	Claudette Beaulieu (2006–2016) ; Maxie Jones (2017–2018)
Children	James West
Aunts and uncles	Madeline Reeves
Nieces and nephews	Nelle Benson (adoptive); Willow Tait (adoptive); Bailey Jones;
First cousins	Nina Reeves

Nathan West
Nathan West
General Hospital character
Portrayed by	Ryan Paevey
Duration	2013–2018, 2025–present
First appearance	December 30, 2013
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Ron Carlivati
Introduced by	Frank Valentini
Other names	James Nathan Reeves; James Nathan West;
In-universe information
Other names	James Nathan Reeves; James Nathan West;
Occupation	Detective
Parents	Cesar Faison ; Liesl Obrecht
Adoptive parents	Madeline Reeves
Siblings	Nina Reeves (adoptive); Britt Westbourne; Peter August;
Spouse	Claudette Beaulieu (2006–2016) ; Maxie Jones (2017–2018)
Children	James West
Aunts and uncles	Madeline Reeves
Nieces and nephews	Nelle Benson (adoptive); Willow Tait (adoptive); Bailey Jones;
First cousins	Nina Reeves

Nathan West is a fictional character from General Hospital, an American soap opera on the ABC network, portrayed by Ryan Paevey. Created by head writer Ron Carlivati, Nathan was introduced in late 2013 by Frank Valentini as a love interest for Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms). In January 2018, Paevey announced he had opted to leave the serial of his own decision. He reprised the role when Nathan returned in September 2025.

Paevey's casting was very well received. The character of Nathan becomes quite popular rather quickly among viewers and critics, becoming known as the show's resident heroic "good guy" as he tries to support his mess of a family. At the same time, Nathan's pairing with Maxie becomes a fan favorite pairing and their "slow burn" romance was praised by critics.