René, commonly called "The Haitian", is a character in the TV series Heroes. He is a mysterious individual whom Thompson recruited to the Company from Haiti, who was partnered with Noah Bennet to aid in the investigation of evolved humans. In time, René and Noah became firm friends and later, due to emotional frustration and guilt over their actions on behalf of the Company, decide to rebel against their superiors and go on the run. Precious little is known about his past; however, René is religious and kept a necklace of the Symbol, which he later gave to Peter Petrelli. He is an evolved human with the ability to manipulate people's minds and was considered one of the Company's most valuable resources.