In the individual Yautja Profiles category you'll find detailed articles on individual Predators from the Alien vs. Predator universe. Featured are iconic hunters from the movies such as Greyback and Wolf, and legendary warriors such as Big Mama from the comics. The profiles explore the backgrounds, unique abilities, and famous hunts of these skilled warriors. Each profile delves into their weapons, culture, and code of honor, providing a deeper look into these fierce Yautja. For a complete alphabetical archive of Yautja hunters, clans, weapons, creatures, and lore concepts, browse the Yautja Encyclopedia.
Antarctica Elder was an ancient Yautja and leader of the Isolated Clan in the first Alien vs. Predator movie. This article explores his role on Bouvet Island, his respect for Lex Woods, his connection to Scar Predator, and his place in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 29, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Movies
The Alien Head Predator, also known as the Serpent Hunter, was an Elite Yautja from Aliens vs. Predator 2010. This article covers his reputation as the most successful Xenomorph hunter of all time, mysterious age, weapons, and role beside Dark and the Elite Clan.
By Janno Vares May 28, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games
Bull Predator was a Blooded Yautja aboard the Scout Ship in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. This article explores his role in the ship disaster, his failed fight with the Predalien, his distress signal to Wolf, and his place in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 27, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Movies
Bonegrill was a Blooded Yautja from the Isolated Clan who appeared in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. This article explores his role aboard the Scout Ship, his death at the hands of the Predalien, his equipment, and his place in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 26, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Movies
The Anubis Predator was an ancient Egyptian-inspired Yautja introduced in Predator: Hunting Grounds through DLC. This article explores his design, weapons, Eye of Ra plasma pistol, lore connections to Cleopatra, and role in the game.
By Janno Vares May 25, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
The Exiled Predator was a presumed Bad Blood Yautja from Predator: Hunting Grounds who hunted warriors across Pacific Islands. This article explores his exile, primitive armor, weapons, equipment, and connection to the Exiles from Predator: Hunters.
By Janno Vares May 24, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
The Bionic Predator was a cybernetically enhanced Yautja from Predator: Hunting Grounds who survived devastating injuries using advanced prosthetics and biomechanical upgrades. Explore his armor, weapons, cybernetics, and role in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 23, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
The Samurai Predator was a Yautja hunter from Predator: Hunting Grounds who hunted skilled warriors in feudal Japan. This article explores his samurai-inspired armor, Oni-like bio-mask, katana, equipment, and place in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 23, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
Lava Planet Predator was a specialized Yautja warrior adapted to the deadly volcanic regions of Yautja Prime. This article explores the character's Kenner origins, NECA redesign, equipment, clan traditions, and radioactive hunting methods.
By Janno Vares May 22, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Toylines
Nightstorm Predator was an ancient Super Predator Elder first released by Kenner Toys who hunted on Earth during Ancient Egypt and became the legendary figure behind the feud between Yautja and Super Predators.
By Janno Vares May 20, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Toylines
Spiked Tail Predator was an old Bad Blood Yautja and leader of the Rogue Space Tribe. Banished from Yautja Prime for using illegal weapons, he led a group of rogue Predators who hunted artificial prey and relied on stolen technology and cybernetic enhancements.
By Janno Vares May 19, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Toylines
The Viking Predator was a heavily armored Yautja hunter released as DLC pack for Predator: Hunting Grounds. This article explores his Viking Age hunts, battleaxe, armor, equipment, and links to other Viking Predator stories.
By Janno Vares May 18, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
Lasershot Predator was a cybernetically enhanced Bad Blood Yautja and member of the Rogue Space Tribe. This article explores his biomechanical upgrades, unusual weapons, history, and connection to NECA and Kenner Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 18, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Toylines
The Apex Predator was the Mortal Kombat X Predator who defeated all adversaries including Shinnok and mastered sorcery. This article explores his origin, Mortal Kombat variations, equipment, powers, ending, and canon status.
By Janno Vares May 17, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Alien And Predator Crossovers
Legendary Yautja were mythic, ancient, or historically important Predators who shaped Yautja culture, religion, bloodlines, and hunting traditions. This article covers Alpha Predator, Lord Predator, Black Warrior, Nightstorm, Hive Wars Predator, Apex Predator, and Kalakta.
By Janno Vares May 16, 2026 Yautja Society | Individual Predators
Lord Predator was an Ancient Yautja from Aliens vs. Predator 2010, remembered as the first Predator to successfully hunt the Xenomorph species. This article covers his legendary victory, burial on BG-386, connection to Dark Predator, equipment, and legacy in Yautja culture.
By Janno Vares May 15, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games
The Enforcer Predator was an Elite Yautja sent to hunt down the rogue Bad Blood Predator in New Jersey in the comic Predator: Bad Blood. This article covers his mission, equipment, death, and the wider Enforcer rank in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 14, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Comics
The Warlord Predator, known as the Grendel King, was the massive desert Yautja clan leader from Predator: Killer of Killers. This article explores his arena, armor, weapons, personality, and battles against Ursa, Kenji, and Torres.
By Janno Vares May 12, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Movies | Killer Of Killers Predators
The Exalted Predator was a female Yautja hunter introduced in Predator: Hunting Grounds as downloadable content. In this article, explore her Blooding Ritual, crash landing on Earth, golden dual swords, armor design, combat style, and more.
By Janno Vares May 12, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
The Amazon Predator was a female Yautja from Predator: Hunting Grounds who hunted deep in the jungles of Brazil. Explore her jungle hunts, armor, weapons, hunting style, and connection to other female Yautja introduced in the game.
By Janno Vares May 11, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
The Pirate Predator was a female Yautja from Predator: Hunting Grounds who abandoned jungle hunts for the dangers of the open ocean. Explore her pirate-inspired armor, ocean hunts, weapons, and connections to other Predator pirate stories like Predator: 1718.
By Janno Vares May 10, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
The Valkyrie Predator was a female Yautja from Predator: Hunting Grounds who hunted during the Viking Age. This article explores her Norse-inspired armor, hammer, equipment, and legendary status among Viking warriors.
By Janno Vares May 09, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
Cleopatra was a female Yautja from Predator: Hunting Grounds known for defeating Dutch Schaefer and massacring his team in Laos. This article explores her armor, weapons, encounter with Dutch, and her role in female Predator lore.
By Janno Vares May 07, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games | Predator Hunting Grounds Predators
Sister Midnight was a female Yautja from Witchblade/Aliens/Darkness/Predator: Mindhunter who hunted aboard Kenneth Irons' spacecraft and fought the DarkAlien. This article explores her weapons, her connection to the Witchblade, and her backstory.
By Janno Vares May 05, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Comics
The Gladiator Predator is a Yautja class from Predator: Hunting Grounds, inspired by arena combat and melee warfare. This article explores his weapons and examines other Gladiator-like Predators that have appeared throughout the lore.
By Janno Vares May 05, 2026 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games
Prince was a Yautja hunter who appeared as the main Predator protagonist in the video game Aliens versus Predator 2. He was portrayed as a young but high-ranking warrior, with a royal standing in the Yautja society.
By Janno Vares November 27, 2025 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games
Dachande, also known as Broken Tusk, was one of the most respected Yautja featured in the first Aliens vs. Predator comic series. He played a central role in the Xenomorph outbreak on Ryushi that overran the settlement of Prosperity Wells.
By Janno Vares November 25, 2025 Individual Predators | Predators From The Comics
In the ending of Predator: Badlands, Dek Predator's Mother appears on board a big ship on Yautja Prime. In this article, we try to figure out what Dek's Mother might look like and if she has appeared elsewhere in Predator lore.
By Janno Vares November 24, 2025 Predator: Badlands Lore | Predator: Badlands Characters | Individual Predators
Dark was an experienced Yautja of the "Elite" clan who became known for his mission to the planet BG-386. As the main Predator from Aliens vs. Predator 2010, he was dispatched by his clan elders in response to a Young Blood distress call.
By Janno Vares November 23, 2025 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games
Scarface was a legendary Yautja hunter whose life became defined by disgrace, exile, and eventual redemption. Appearing in the Predator: Concrete Jungle video game, Scarface was known for his scarred face and brutal methods.
By Janno Vares November 21, 2025 Individual Predators | Predators From The Games
Ahab was an Elder Yautja renowned for his long and dangerous career, marked by an obsession with hunting the Engineers. He appeared prominently in the Prometheus Fire and Stone and Life and Death comic series.
By Janno Vares November 19, 2025 Individual Predators | Predators From The Comics
The Upgrade Predator, also known as the Assassin Predator, was a genetically enhanced Yautja who appeared in The Predator (2018). Standing much taller and stronger than traditional Yautja, he hunted down the Fugitive Predator.
By Janno Vares November 11, 2025 Individual Predators | Predators From The Movies
The Fugitive Predator was a rogue Yautja who appeared in the 2018 film The Predator. Unlike others of his kind, he acted as a defector who attempted to aid humanity with the Predator Killer suit against the bigger Upgrade Predators.
By Janno Vares October 30, 2025 Individual Predators | Predators From The Movies
The Berserker Predator, also referred to as Mr. Black, was the biggest and most prominent Predator from Predators (2010). He belonged to the Super Predator faction, an offshoot of the Yautja species known for ruthless hunting.
Njohrr is a Yautja clan leader and the father of the brothers Dek and Kwei, appearing in the latest Predator movie, Predator: Badlands. With his antler-like horns, dark cape, and white dreadlocks, he stands out as a striking new Yautja.
In Predator: Badlands, Kwei was introduced as the older and bigger brother of the outcast warrior Dek. A member of the clan led by his father Njohrr on Yautja Prime, Kwei was the favored son and destined for great honor.
Although the Predators love to take trophies of men and Xenomorphs, they often end up losing their heads during a hunt. The following article summarizes a selection of these Yautja, each of whom met decapitation in the hands of their enemy.
Throughout Predator lore, many Yautja have sustained serious battle injuries, including the loss of one or both eyes. Some of these warriors compensate with cybernetic replacements or masks, while others simply continue to hunt despite their impairment.
The Pilot Predator, also known as the "Cyborg Predator", was a cybernetically modified Yautja featured in the animated anthology film Predator: Killer of Killers. The Pilot operated during World War II and participated in aerial combat over North Africa.
The Predator King is the mysterious millennia-old Yautja that leads several Predator clans, or perhaps the entire Yautja race. Here is a list of all known references of the Predator king, including his appearance in Killer Of Killers.
The Samurai Killer Predator is a new Yautja introduced in the animated anthology film Predator: Killer of Killers. Set in feudal Japan, this agile hunter engages in a brutal battle for succession between two brothers — a ninja and a samurai.
The Crucified Predator, also known as the Classic Predator, was a captured Yautja from the Jungle Hunter Clan featured in Predators (2010). Unlike the more savage Super Predators, he belonged to the older, more traditional lineage of Yautja.
The Viking Killer (nicknamed "Monster") is one of the three main Predators appearing in the Predator: Killer Of Killers anthology movie. This large Yautja has a long conflict with a Viking village, specifically with a female Viking warrior and his son.
Falconer Predator is the "middle" Super Predator from Predators (2010) who hunted on the Game Preserve Planet. Falconer is known for his large bird-like mask, minimal weaponry, and a falcon-like drone that he used to track his prey.
Tracker Predator was one of three Super Predators from Predators (2010) who had the role of Yautja Dog handler. Tracker belonged to a faction of Yautja that differed from the classic species, exhibiting more aggressive behavior and bigger size.
The Witch Predator is a Yautja variant introduced as downloadable content for the video game Predator: Hunting Grounds. Distinguished by her bone-adorned armor and use of scouting drones, the Witch Predator is one of the scariest Predator types.
Scar Predator is the most well-known and capable Yautja from the first Alien vs. Predator movie. The only one from the trio of Young Blood Predators to be blooded, Scar teamed up with Alexa Woods and defeated the Alien Queen.
Predator: Badlands introduces a new lead Predator: a young Yautja named Dek. Unlike previous entries, which primarily followed human protagonists being hunted, this film shifts the perspective to that of the Predator itself. Here is everything we know about Dek.
The City Hunter, also known as "Ghost," was a Yautja from the Lost Tribe who made his mark during the heatwave and gang wars in Los Angeles in 1997. His hunt led him into confrontations with different drug gangs, the LAPD, and eventually a government task force known as the OWLF.
The Jungle Hunter is the first movie Predator introduced in the 1987 film Predator. Known as "El Diablo que hace trofeos de los hombres" ("The demon who makes trophies of men"), this Yautja conducted a hunt in Val Verde during a communist insurgency.
Scout Predator was one of the many mysterious Predators appearing at the end of Predator 2 as part of the Lost Tribe. Also known as the Lost Hunter, Scout was later revealed to be a long-ranged weapons expert. Here is the full background of the Scout Predator.
Stone Heart Predator was a large Yautja from the Dark Blade Clan, appearing in Predator: Concrete Jungle. Being brainwashed by the Borgia Corporation, he fought his former clan mate, Scarface Predator. Here is the full overview of Stone Heart, including his gear and weapons.
The Guardian Predator was a big Yautja with a memorable bio-mask from the Lost Tribe appearing at the end of Predator 2. He was later revealed to be an Elite heavy weapons specialist of the clan, with a military past. Here is the full profile of the Guardian Predator, also known as Gort.
The Chopper Predator was the third and most insignificant Young Blood Predator from the first Alien vs. Predator movie. He was killed in his first encounter with a Xenomorph and did not become blooded. Here is the full profile of the Chopper Predator, also known as Gill.
Shaman Predator was a distinguished member of the Yautja community who notably stood out among the Lost Tribe at the end of Predator 2. Also known as the "Hippie Predator", this long-dreadlocked Yautja wore a fearsome skull mask and became the spiritual leader of the tribe.
Wolf Predator was a fan-favorite Elite Yautja from Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem where he was depicted as a "cleaner" to clear up the mess from the first Alien vs. Predator movie. Here is the full profile for Wolf Predator, including overviews of his weapons and armor.
In addition to genetic hybridization, the Yautja sometimes enhance themselves with cybernetic technologies, either to replace a limb or to gain new abilities. Here is a list of all known cybernetically enhanced Predators, including the Bionic Predator and the Spiked Tail Predator.
Big Mama was the first prominent Female Predator introduced in the expanded Predator lore. Here is the complete overview of the Big Mama Predator, including her complicated relationship with Ash Parnall and the battle against the Hybrid King.
The Celtic Predator was the leader of the three Young Blood Predators sent to their initiation hunt in Antarctica in the first Alien vs. Predator movie. Here is the full profile of the Celtic Predator, including overviews of his history, weapons, and armor, and appearances in other media.
Beyond the fearsome ranks of Yautja warriors, there exists an even more enigmatic figure: the Predator Queen. The Yautja Queen, often shrouded in mystery and seldom glimpsed in popular media, serves as the matriarch of their species.
Greyback the Elder from the end of Predator 2 was the leader of the Lost Tribe and one of the most established Predators ever. Here is the lore behind the Greyback Predator, including information about his past and future hunts, and his appearance in other media.
The Hive Wars Predator was a legendary Elite Yautja who was stranded alone on Yautja Prime after a disastrous hunt that doomed his clan mates. Here is the full profile of this powerful Yautja, including overviews of his hunting history and weaponry.
The Alpha Predator (also known as Kaail) was a legendary Predator who led a rebellion against the insectoid Amengi race thousands of years ago and became the first who can be considered to be Yautja. Here is the full profile of the Alpha Predator.
The Feral Predator is the latest Yautja introduced in the Predator movies, debuting in Prey. With a different appearance and new gear, this Predator hunted in the Great Plains during the start of the 18th century and came into conflict with French trappers and a Comanche tribe.
Here we have a list of the strongest and most powerful Predators who stood out from their hunter brothers. These are Predators who had a lot of kills, slayed tough enemies and some of them even survived their hunts. The Predators are taken from the movies, games and comic books.
The Lost Tribe Predators were a clan of Yautja hidden in a spaceship under the sewers of Los Angeles. Here is an overview and ranking of all the Lost Tribe Predators, including available backgrounds from the books, comics, and NECA figure bios.
In addition to introducing bigger and badder Predators, the Predator franchise is keen on hybridization, with the Yautja species being mixed with either Xenomorph or human DNA. These new types of beasts are often stronger, but also more ridiculous.
The Predators take a lot of punishment during their hunts - they are able to endure severe wounds, even losing an arm or a leg. Some of these Yautja managed to survive and hunt another day, others fought on for a brief while and died soon after.
Many lists have covered the best and most badass Predators from the franchise. However, there are several Predators who have achieved very little, failed on their hunts and messed up in other ways. This is a list of the biggest Yautja failures, including the likes of Primal Predator, Shesh-Kuk and Shorty.
The fan-favorite Predators are often the likes of Wolf, Dark, Ahab, Scarface, Dachande and the first Jungle Hunter. However, there are several other lesser-known Predators who deserve the spotlight. These are the Yautja that no NECA or Hot Toys figures have been made and probably never will.
The Alien comics are known for their great artwork and classic storylines showing us things never seen in the Alien movies before.
In this article, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 Alien books that are a must-read for any fan of the Alien franchise, including old classics and many new stories.
Here is a top 10 list of the best Predator comics in descending order, including some crossover comics like Batman vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator.
The Predator series does not contain many books. Including the Alien vs. Predator series, there are slightly over a dozen Predator books. Here is a ranking of the best ones.
Here is a list of the best Alien games ranked in descending order, including some older classics, and newer ones like Aliens: Fireteam Elite as well.
Learn about Antarctica Elder, the Ancient Predator clan leader who oversaw Scar, Celtic, and Chopper's initiation hunt on Bouvet Island.
Discover the Alien Head Predator, also known as the Serpent Hunter, including his Elite Clan role, Xenomorph hunting reputation, mask, weapons, and Aliens vs. Predator 2010 appearance.
Toruk Makto explained, including the meaning of Rider of the Last Shadow, the first Toruk Makto, Jake Sully, the RDA war, and Avatar Fire and Ash.
Learn about Bull Predator, the Isolated Clan Yautja from Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem who caused the Scout Ship crash and alerted Wolf.