Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_26240046_1 ( first_appearance VARCHAR, played_by VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the first appearance of the character played by Obdul Reid?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT first_appearance FROM table_26240046_1 WHERE played_by = "Obdul Reid"