Arthur Joyal Barker, Texas prisoner # 1290750, is appealing from the denial of his Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b) motion filed in his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 proceeding. We must examine the basis of our jurisdiction, sua sponte, if necessary. Mosley v. Cozby, 813 F.2d 659, 660 (5th Cir. 1987). A timely notice of appeal is a jurisdictional requirement in a civil case. Bowles v. Russell, 551 U.S. 205, 213-14, 127 S.Ct. 2360, 168 L.Ed.2d 96 (2007).

Barker failed to file a timely notice of appeal following the denial of his Rule 60(b) motion or a timely motion to extend the time to file a notice of appeal. Consequently, we are without jurisdiction to consider the appeal. See Williams v. Chater, 87 F.3d 702, 704-06 (5th Cir. 1996). Therefore, the appeal is DISMISSED for lack of appellate jurisdiction. See Bowles, 551 U.S. at 214, 127 S.Ct. 2360. Barker’s motion for the appointment of counsel is DENIED.