Amber Midthunder

Amber Midthunder is an American actress of Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux heritage who became a breakout star with her leading role in the Predator prequel film Prey (2022). Born on April 26, 1997, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she comes from a family with deep roots in the entertainment industry. Her father, David Midthunder, is an actor, and her mother, Angelique Midthunder, is also involved in the arts. Growing up surrounded by the film world gave Amber an early start in acting.

Midthunder began her career as a child actress, appearing in various small roles throughout her youth. She gained recognition for her recurring role as Kerry Loudermilk in the FX series Legion (2017-2019), created by Noah Hawley. The role showcased her ability to handle complex, physically demanding performances and put her on the radar of major casting directors. She also appeared in the television series Roswell, New Mexico and several independent films.

Her career reached new heights in 2022 when she starred as Naru, a young Comanche warrior, in Prey, directed by Dan Trachtenberg. The film was released on Hulu and became one of the most critically acclaimed entries in the Predator franchise. Midthunder’s fierce and emotionally nuanced performance was widely praised, and the film helped spotlight Indigenous representation in mainstream action cinema. Prey became the most-watched premiere on Hulu at the time of its release.

Following the success of Prey, Midthunder has become one of the most sought-after young actresses in Hollywood. She has been attached to several high-profile projects and continues to advocate for better representation of Indigenous peoples in film and television. Her estimated net worth of $2 million reflects her rising trajectory, with significant growth expected as she takes on larger roles.