Jonathan Wrather (born 16th March 1969, Cheshire) is an English actor who played Pierce Harris in Emmerdale. He is best known for the role of Joe Carter in Coronation Street. He has also appeared in Casualty, Doctors, Waterloo Road, Young Dracula, Holby City, Silent Witness, A Touch of Frost, Fat Friends, Crossroads, Footballers Wives, The Bill, Family Affairs and The Upper Hand.