There's no denying that zombies are popular right now. "The Walking Dead" is the highest rated series on cable, scoring 12.3 million viewers during its mid-season premiere. Those numbers have been growing since the show made its debut back in 2010 and the series has already spawned a highly-popular video game series with another one on the way.

With the zombie craze at its peak, it's hard not to think about what the world would be like if a zombie apocalypse actually happened and how one would survive. One of the most important things about survival in a zombie-infested world is knowing who to surround yourself with.

ShockTillYouDrop.com has taken a look at the characters who have proved their worth in a zombie showdown, making them the perfect individuals you should have in your zombie survival group.

Click here to check out the 10 horror characters you need in your zombie survival group!