Lt. Ellen Louise Ripley, usually referred to by her surname, is a fictional character and the original protagonist of the Alien film series, played by American actress Sigourney Weaver.

Following Aliens, the character of Ellen Ripley went on to appear in a series of Aliens comic book published by Dark Horse Comics from 1989 - 1990 that reunited her with Hicks and Newt.

Feb 18, 2024 · Ripley emerged as the sole human survivor, showcasing her quick thinking, leadership, and survival skills. The destruction of the Nostromo and the loss of her crew deeply impacted Ripley, …

May 9, 2015 · Ellen Ripley is the central character in the Alien franchise, played by actress Sigourney Weaver. She first appeared in Ridley Scott’s Alien in 1979, then James Cameron’s Aliens in 1986, …

Jan 20, 2024 · Ellen Ripley, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver, serves as the titular protagonist and stands out as a pioneering character. She is celebrated as one of the most iconic female characters in sci-fi …

Jul 15, 2025 · Ellen Ripley is the main protagonist in the first four films in the Alien movie franchise. She is portrayed by Sigourney

Dec 2, 2025 · The film spawned a trilogy of sequels in the 1980s and ’90s: Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997). Weaver played Ripley in the sequels, which focus on Ripley’s frantic …

While on the surface one of their crew is attacked by a strange alien organism that latches onto his face. Ripley and her crew find themselves trapped onboard a drifting ship with a deadly and unknown alien …

Apr 4, 2024 · There are few sci-fi journeys more harrowing than the Ellen Ripley timeline. Ripley may be one of the great cinematic protagonists and strongest horror heroes in the history of American …

Lieutenant Ellen Ripley was a Warrant Officer who served aboard the USCSS Nostromo and one of the most experienced individuals known to have survived encounters with the Xenomorph. She is also …