Nightwolf

Nightwolf is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. He debuted in Mortal Kombat 3 (1995) as a Native American shaman selected to help defend Earthrealm against invading forces from Outworld. In addition to his fighting prowess, Nightwolf possesses magical abilities that allow him to enhance his strength and create weapons.

Nightwolf
Mortal Kombat character
Nightwolf in Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)
First appearanceMortal Kombat 3 (1995)
Created byEd Boon
John Tobias
Designed byJohn Tobias (MK3)
Portrayed byLitefoot (film)
Voiced by
List
  • Elias Figueroa (MK:D)
  • Larry Omaha (MK9)
  • Daniel Luján (MK11)
  • Tod Thawley (animated series)
Motion captureSal Divita (MK3, UMK3, MKA)
Stephan Scalabrino (MK9)
In-universe information
SpeciesHuman/Revenant
Origin United States
NationalityAmerican

The character has appeared in various media outside of the games, including as one of the central heroes in the animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996). His portrayal in the franchise has been criticized as a stereotype of Native Americans, although his depiction in the rebooted games has received a more positive reception.

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