Eric Northman Vs Bill Compton

Eric Northman and Bill Compton

Update: Comments are now closed. Cast your final vote on the Eric vs Bill Contest through our poll here.

So a few weeks back I did a fun little “would you rather” on Eric from The Sookie Stackhouse books versus Edward from the Twilight books. Eric won by a landslide. Here is a new one, this time I’m keeping it in the Sookie series. So who would rather sink your teeth into between Eric Northman and Bill Compton? Here are the stats:

Eric Northman
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Age: 1,000+
Notes: He’s easy on the eyes, the most powerful vamp in area 5, and owns his own bar. He’s also over 1,000 years old, which makes him way older more powerful than Bill.

Bill Compton
Hair: Dark
Age: 174
Notes: Bill is a Civil War vet, how hot is that? He’s also handsome like Eric, but unlike Eric, Bill is the nice guy. While Eric is somewhat arrogant and manipulative, Bill is sweet and charming.

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  • Amy N.

    Eric Eric Eric! He is the man of my dreams and of my nightmares ….. which is such a turn on. Plus he treats Sookies as she deserves to be treated … although I dearly which it was me tht he was treating that way … sigh….

  • http://daemonsbooks Barbie

    Bill Compton 100% Bill redeems himself, and he truly loves Sookie,Eric is a manipulative jerk.And as far as the TV show goes,for you Eric fans,just remember that William Compton is the leading MAN,and Alan Ball loves the character of BIll.Therefore Bill Compton is not going anywhere.BILL BILL BILL!!!

  • Krista

    Eric/Alex is hotter than any man SHOULD be!!! So Eric all the way!!!!!!!

  • SophieAnne

    Eric Northman all the way. Simply because Stephen Moyer just can’t pull off Sexy Bill with the bad writing they are giving him. Even the writer’s know how much more awesome Eric is compared to Bill, they give Alex Skarsgard the best lines.

  • maria

    Eric of course! He’s way more interesting as a character!
    In real life, most women would choose someone with Bill’s character, because he offers safety, stability and longevity in a relationship. On the contrary, Eric is “the bad boy”. Seems superficial, but has lots inside…he’s been around for so long that he knows lots of things…and he knows how to have fun with his own way…And you ask me to choose??? Even though you may be with him for a little while, “the bad boy” gives you unforgettable memories…and you spend some great fun times…
    so I’d choose Eric again and again…:)

  • jcon

    ERIC 100%

  • Jessica

    Eric, ALL THE WAY!

  • melissa

    Eric hands down he just oozes sex the thing i could do to him lol

  • jello

    Eric all the way! All I have to say is fangtasia calendar picture

  • Daya

    Eric Northman
    he’s far superior in every aspect.

  • Anne Wilson

    Eric all the way. Read dead to the world and dead and gone, and compare and contrast (after you’ve cooled down). Eric is what he is but Sookie knows that. Bill can be rough with Sookie which she doesn’t deserve.

  • Conny

    That’s easy: ERIC!!!!

    Alex is just awesome and Eric is interesting and there is more to him than meets the eye (read charlaine harris’s books!!!!).
    Bill is just boring… “Sookeeeey”…. Aaaah….

  • Angie

    Eric Northman all the way. Eric is the bad boy with a heart who loves Sookie and does not try to controll her like Bill does with his old fashioned ideas of a woman in the kitchen or barefoot and pregnant, I do not in any way shape or form like Bill and lets not forget Bill cheated on sookie then raped her in the back of the car so please to the lady who posted that Bill is Alan Balls fav on the show, just wait the new season will show Mr compton for what he truly is a LOSER!!! Eric all the way!!

  • Pat

    Eric without a single doubt :) book Eric as well as Alex :) )

  • Lauren

    Eric Northman all the way! In the books he has proven to be the better vamp for Sookie by far!

  • KatieB

    Bill Compton is the only choice. Too sexy for words.

  • Dee Dee

    Eric Northman is the only choice :)

  • thevikingsgirl

    Bill’s boring. Definitely Eric.

  • Lee Sedgwick

    Book Eric and Alex Eric! There is no denying he is the sexiest man alive and dead!!!

  • Barekare77

    Eric all the way!!!!! Bill loses tons of points with the reasons and why he hooked up with Sookie in the first place! At least Eric does not pretend with Sookie like it turns out that Bill did. Plus Bill is boring Eric does not try to hold Sookie back, lets her live her life (danger and all).

  • http://facebook Michele Carter

    Eric, I fell in love with him from the fist introduction in book one. The TV series only confirmed my love for him. Alexander Skarsgard is so hot.

  • Carolina Johanys

    I am team eric all the way baby!!! i know he is mean and manipulative but his employees as well as his offspring owed him loyalty and do it gladly. He treats them well. So far i have not heard of any of them complaining except maybe for him to give them more attention but other than that they all seem happy. Go Team Eric!!

  • Becky

    Hey Barbie, where’s Bill when Eric is taking his woman? It’s gonna happen and I can’t wait. Bill gets on my nerves. Eric is the Viking Vamp I prefer! He is way better for Sookie than Bill will ever be. He might not show his affection, but it’s there and eventually will come on out!

  • Isa

    Team Eric :)

    He is just so HOT.
    I love him.

  • Sabrina

    ERIC!! Love him the best when he loses all memory and he gets all the more points in book 9!!!! LOVE ME SOME ERIC NOWW!!!

  • Joanne

    Eric Northman, of course!

  • MarieAngela

    Eric Northman!!!!

  • Bocelli11

    Eric

  • Bloodoutlet

    I’ll take Bill because he is clearly the better man and vampire. Even Eric’s maker Godric was disappointed in him. 1000 yrs old and hasn’t evolved one bit. Slow learner.

  • Diana

    Book Eric and definitely Alexander Skarsgard Eric!!!!! No way Stephen Moyer can pull off sexy like Alex can!

  • HollyP

    U kidding? Bill Compton is the one and only.

  • Ellis

    Bill Compton if you want a real man.

  • http://www.myspace.com/akasha1979 ForeverEric

    Eric Northman, of course! =P ;)

    **TEAM VIKING**

  • Franny

    Beautiful Bill Compton

  • Josie

    Marry me Bill.

  • rugby82

    What kind of question is this?
    Eric/Alex no way!!!
    Bill is sooooo boring with is “Sookeeeeh is mine” and not so sincere as he want to make us think….Eric Northman, hands down!!!

  • Supe

    ERIC NORTHMAN IS A GREAY VAMPIRE….HE HAD MY VOTE…
    Bill is so “false”…you’ll see….and btw, even without the “false” stuff, he’s such an annoying vampire, possessive and with not trust in her fiancè’s ability to choose….
    Eric all the way!!!

  • Jo

    Eric Northman

  • Skye

    Bill has Moe hair!! Eric has sexy Sookie fantasy bed head. Seriously? This is a contest? ERIC all the way, and not just for his hair.

  • Melissa

    Team Eric all the way!

  • Megan

    Eric. Like there’s a question???

  • Marzie

    Team Eric.

  • Alexis

    ERIC NORTHMAN for the win! The Viking is freaking awesome :-)

  • Lexie

    Yea, it’s always been Eric for me. SO Eric Northman is my vote! <3

  • Karenjbs

    Eric all the way :)

  • SteenosaurusRex

    eric without a doubt

  • Bruna

    “Ellis says:
    October 24, 2009 at 11:38 pm
    Bill Compton if you want a real man”

    This girl must have lost her mind, right? Since when Eric isn’t a real man? If this is the truth, there are no men in the world anymore…

  • miriam

    Eric for sure

  • jay

    Eric Northman :)

  • Skyler

    Eric. Eric. Eric. Have i mentioned Eric?