Fictional Tribute
Katniss Everdeen
About
Katniss Everdeen is the courageous heroine of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. A skilled archer from the impoverished District 12, Katniss volunteers to take her younger sister’s place in the deadly Hunger Games. Her acts of defiance spark a revolution against the tyrannical Capitol, making her the symbol of rebellion known as the Mockingjay.
Before Fame
After her father died in a mine explosion, Katniss became the primary provider for her family at age eleven. She learned to hunt illegally beyond the district fence to keep her family from starving.
Trivia
- She was created by Suzanne Collins and first appeared in The Hunger Games in 2008
- She volunteered as tribute to save her sister Primrose
- She is an expert archer and survivalist
- She was portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence in the film series
- Her symbol, the Mockingjay, became an icon of rebellion
Family Life
Her father died in a mining accident. Her mother suffered from severe depression. Her sister Primrose was her greatest motivation. She married Peeta Mellark and had two children.
Associated With
Peeta Mellark
Gale Hawthorne
Haymitch Abernathy
Primrose Everdeen
President Snow