The Predator is the alien hunter from the 1987 film and its sequels.
At a glance
| First appearance | Predator (1987) |
| Created by | Jim and John Thomas, Stan Winston |
Overview
The Predator is an extraterrestrial hunter that stalks armed prey, introduced in the 1987 film Predator.
Role
It uses cloaking, advanced weapons, and thermal vision. The original film pits it against a special-forces team led by Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Later films and the Alien vs. Predator series expand the mythology. The design is by Stan Winston.
Appearances
- Predator (1987)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- Alien vs. Predator films
- Later sequels and prequels
Trivia
- The original suit was worn by Kevin Peter Hall.
- Stan Winston designed the creature.
- The 1987 film was directed by John McTiernan.
- Thermal vision is a signature visual.
- The franchise has continued for decades.