Highlights

  • Blonde video game characters have a dedicated fan base, as they often exhibit unique characteristics and captivating storylines.
  • Trish from the Devil May Cry franchise made the ultimate sacrifice for the main protagonist, Dante, and remains a pivotal character.
  • Sherry Birkin from Resident Evil 2 builds a friendly rapport with Claire and showcases compassion and thoughtfulness amidst the horrors of the game.

Video Games are a place where characters can express themselves in the wildest of fashions. Styles and trends that would usually be subjected to judgment in real life are often touted as cool and savvy in the gaming world. Starting from the range of tattoos to the vibrant hair colors, the laws and regulations of society do not partake in the surreal world of games.

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However, a particular set of characters take to a more subtle styling that relates to the gaming audience in real life. Female characters with blonde hair have a fan base amongst this section of gamers, and there are more reasons for it.

Updated on November 13, 2023, by Amy Cowley: Video game characters come in all sorts of shapes and types with varying personalities that can charm or repel players depending on the character in question and personal taste. One thing that isn't lacking is blonde video game characters that can be found spread across varying genres and franchises. While this article already contains a multitude of fantastic characters, there are still so many that are deserving of their time in the spotlight. As such, this article has been updated to include more blonde characters.

18 Trish (Devil May Cry Franchise)

Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Dante Holding Trish In His Arms
Devil May Cry HD Collection
Platform(s)
PS4 , PS3 , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , PC
Released
April 3, 2012
Developer(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Action

This demoness is one of the main and best characters of the Devil May Cry franchise, bearing a striking resemblance to Eva, the mother to Dante and Virgil. She first appeared in the very first DMC game, puppeteered by Mundus, the main antagonist of the series.

Her initial servitude to the Demon Prince made Trish a cruel and uncaring person with a callous disregard for everyone around her, but her personality developed to be kinder towards Dante, in particular, once he saved her from Mundus, leading her to make the ultimate sacrifice by giving her life in order to save his. But thankfully, Trish didn't stay dead and has since remained a pivotal character in the series.

17 Sherry Birkin (Resident Evil 2)

Compassionate And Thoughtful

Resident Evil 2 Sherry hiding
Resident Evil 2
Platform(s)
Dreamcast , Nintendo 64 , Nintendo GameCube , PC , PS1
Released
January 21, 1998
Developer(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Survival Horror

Sherry was one of the key side characters in Claire's path in Resident Evil 2, a young girl who seemed very out of place in the police station. It is revealed she is the daughter of William and Annette Birkin. With her father mutating into a monster and her mother caring more about documenting Birkin's path of destruction than her daughter, she is alone and vulnerable until Claire happens upon her.

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Despite the hardships and horrors Sherry endured while hiding from monsters, she remains a polite and thoughtful young girl who builds up a friendly rapport with Claire, who grows to care for her like she is her own family. Their endearing familial bond is an oasis of kindness among the horrors of RE2.

16 Nina Williams (Tekken Franchise)

Hidden Depths

tekken 8 - nina williams screenshot
Tekken 8

Platform(s)
PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
January 26, 2024
Developer(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment , Arika
Genre(s)
Fighting

Nina Williams is one of the staple fighting champions in the Tekken game series that has appeared in all major titles in the franchise. She has been given a deep backstory that has developed throughout the series that mainly centers around her rivalry with her younger sister Anna, as well as Steve Fox, her biological son, who was synthesized from her tissue while she was in cryo-sleep.

Her personality exhibited throughout the games paints her as a hard-as-nails devil-may-care badass who cares little for anybody else, and it's this attitude that makes her a fun and intriguing character to play. But there may be more to her than the hard exterior people see, as she was hesitant to execute her son, which hints that there might be a capacity to care deep down inside.

15 Ann Takamaki (Persona 5)

A Good Friend To Have

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Persona 5

Platform(s)
PS3 , PS4
Released
September 15, 2016
Developer(s)
P-Studio
Genre(s)
RPG , Social Simulation

The ensemble cast of Atlus' JRPG contained many characters in various stripes and shades, including Ann Takamaki, who moonlighted as one of the Phantom Thieves intent on changing hearts for the betterment of society.

Ann's personal arc was one that delved into rather serious and harrowing topics, such as the abuse Kamoshida subjected his students to, in particular, Ann's best friend, Shiho. Though Ann can come across as a little scatterbrained in some regards, she is devotedly loyal and protective towards her friends, wanting to save Shiho from the torment she was subjected to. She also becomes a good friend to the player should they spend the time leveling up her confidant level, which is well worth the time to do so.

14 Cammy White (Street Fighter)

A Brutal Fighter

Cammy White Street Figher
Street Fighter
Platform(s)
Arcade , Nintendo Entertainment System , PC , PS2 , PS4 , PSP , TurboGrafx-CD , Xbox One , Switch
Released
August 30, 1987
Developer(s)
Capcom
Genre(s)
Fighting

Cammy White made her debut in the second installment of the Street Fighter series and is one of the more violent blondes in gaming. She was only the second female to be featured as a playable character in the game.

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A trained assassin by nature, Cammy's muscular body and fit physique make her one of the most brutal women in the arena. But, despite her hard clam punches, the blue-eyed blonde is seen wearing a Leotard and a cadet hat, making her one of the first fan crushes of the series.

13 Sonya Blade (Mortal Kombat)

Jaw-Breaking Blonde

sonya blade mk 9
Mortal Kombat (1992)
Platform(s)
Arcade , Game Boy , PC , PS1 , PS2 , PS3 , Sega CD , Game Gear , Master System , Genesis , SNES , Xbox 360
Released
October 6, 1992
Developer(s)
Midway Games
Genre(s)
Fighting

Mortal Kombat has been in the mix of things for a long time, and it is only fair to say the arcade game has unfolded into something more than just a pick and beat 'em up game. Solid characters and storylines have given personalities like Sonya Blade a reason to belong and relate to the players.

Sonya is one of the OG characters of the series and is the first female character of the same. The blond-haired general of the OIA may be a hard nut to deal with in the modern storyline but once started off on the lines of Princess Peach, often being kidnapped by evil forces only to be rescued by Johnny Cage. The two eventually get married and have a daughter named Cassandra Cage, who turns out to be another jaw-breaking blonde too!

12 Juliet Starling (Lollipop Chainsaw)

Harley Quinn-esque Personality

Promo art featuring the character Juliet from Lollipop Chainsaw

Juliet Starling is the main protagonist of the 2012 zombie massacre game Lollipop Chainsaw. The lollipop-eating cheerleader from high school awakens on her 18th birthday only to see the roads being overflown upon by flesh-eating zombies.

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Upon the game's release, gamers found her characteristics and traits to have similarities with Harley Quinn. However, there isn't an official statement to support the fact, but considering the game's publishers were WB, one can only speculate. Juliet is one of those over-sexualized video game characters and is seen wearing a two-piece cheerleading costume with skirts short enough to make the game 18+.

11 Samus Aran (Metroid)

One Of The Earliest Female Leads

Samus Aran in Metroid Other M
Metroid Prime
Platform(s)
GameCube , Wii
Released
November 17, 2002
Developer(s)
Retro Studios , Nintendo
Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter , Metroidvania

Samus Aran is the main protagonist in Nintendo's 1986 classic Metroid. With death calling upon her parents during her childhood, Samus was adopted by the mysterious Chozo group, who had her infused with their DNA and raised her to be a warrior.

Samus made her mark with her debut, as the gaming industry (in the 1980s) was typically accustomed to having male leads. Gamers were taken aback to learn that the long-haired blonde persona underneath the layers of heavy armor was indeed a gunslinging woman.

10 Marie Rose (Dead Or Alive)

Cute Aesthetic

Marie Rose Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive 6

Platform(s)
PS4 , PC , Xbox One
Released
March 1, 2019
Developer(s)
Team Ninja
Genre(s)
Fighting

Marie Rose made her debut in the first installment of the Dead or Alive franchise and went on to stay until the series ended. Although there isn't much to her story, she made her presence felt in the game series that shows off some of the most bizarre stats in a fighting game.

The 4ft10 fighter looks younger than her age and is the shortest female in the series. With long golden hair braided into two ponytails, she takes to a specific gothic look with her fashion statement, trying to work her charm around her opponents.

9 Samantha Giddings (Until Dawn)

Kind Personality

Jess and killer in Until Dawn
Until Dawn

Platform(s)
PS4
Released
August 25, 2015
Developer(s)
Supermassive Games
Genre(s)
Horror

Samantha Giddings is one of the eight major characters in the 2015 survival horror game Until Dawn. Samantha, called Sam by her friends in the game, is a college student invited to the cabin for an extended reunion.

The loving and empathic personality of Samantha Giddings (voiced and motion played by actress Hayden Panieterre) was the face of the game, and fans took a liking to her almost immediately. During the game's release, Sam was on everyone's "to save" list, and quite a few managed to achieve it. In the gameplay demo, she was a fan favorite and made quite a mark running around wrapped in a towel.

8 Sarah (The Last Of Us)

Kick-Starts Joel's Emotional Journey

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The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part 1, released in 2022, is an action-adventure title by Naughty Dog. This game is a remake of the 2013 edition, featuring refined gameplay elements such as improved combat and broader exploration. Its narrative centers on Joel, responsible for safely guiding young Ellie across the post-apocalyptic United States. Their journey is filled with dangers, including the threat from creatures that have been transformed by the Cordyceps fungus. Additionally, the game features an expansion titled The Last of Us: Left Behind.

Platform(s)
PS5 , PC
Released
September 2, 2022
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure

Naughty Dog games have a way with their in-game characters. The Last of Us, released in 2013, was touted to be a post-apocalyptic zombie game where many lead characters would manage to survive. But little did gamers know that they were about to have the most gut-wrenching, tear-dropping start to a video game.

Sarah Miller is the 10-year-old daughter of Joel (the main lead of the game). She is a playable character through the game's prologue, showcasing the zombie outbreak. While the series of events unfold, Sarah is shot by the armed forces, changing Joel's life forever. In a way, Sarah's bonding with her father is what forms the underlayer of the game's narrative.

7 Elena Fisher (Uncharted)

Endearing Relationship With Drake

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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Platform(s)
PC , PS5
Released
January 28, 2022
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog , Iron Galaxy
Genre(s)
Adventure , Third-Person Shooter

The Uncharted series of games is one of the industry's finest, with memorable characters and narratives. One such character is Elena Fisher. An American journalist by profession (or at least until she met Nathan Drake), Elena has been a mainstay in the entire series, taking part in the action and drama of the whole series.

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Her relationship with Nathan Drake starts off shaky, but the blonde-haired damsel eventually finds her true calling. Post the events of Uncharted 4, the couple bid farewell to their adventurous pasts and settle down to a life of their own with a daughter named Casie.

6 Princess Peach (Mario Bros.)

Damsel in Distress

Princess Peach smiling at the camera in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Mario Bros.
Released
November 17, 1985
Developer(s)
Nintendo R&D4
Genre(s)
Platformer

If there was a perfect personification to the idiom "A damsel in distress," it would be Princess Peach from the Super Mario Bros. The princess of the Mushroom Kingdom often finds herself kidnapped by the evil Bowser, only to be rescued by Mario and Luigi.

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Although her roles in the franchise have evolved over the years, sharing equal space with the other characters, she is still remembered for her initial roles as the kidnapped princess. She has appeared in several games, spin-offs, and animated movies and is a mainstay of the Mario Bros. franchise.

5 Heather Mason (Silent Hill 3)

Strong And Independent

Heather Mason from Silent Hill 3
Silent Hill 3
Platform(s)
PC , PS2 , PS3 , Xbox 360
Released
August 6, 2003
Developer(s)
Konami
Genre(s)
Survival Horror

The Silent Hill series was one of the most beloved horror franchises (apart from Resident Evil). However, long gone are the days when the fans of the special series awaited in eagerness for another installment, wherein some even believed the franchise was doomed to face the Half-Life destiny. However, good things came to those who waited and thus came the announcement of Silent Hill F.

With such a mood still lurking around, Heather Mason is another iconic blonde who needs some attention. Making her debut in Silent Hill 3, Heather Mason is the main protagonist and is believed to be the reincarnation of a couple of main characters from previous games. She can be seen sporting the trendy 2000s looks with neck-length spikey blonde hair.

4 Cindy Lennox (Resident Evil: Outbreak)

Waitress Turned Zombie Slayer

Cindy Lennox - Resident Evil: Outbreak

Keeping in line with the horror genre, Cindy Lennox from the Resident Evil: Outbreak game might not be as over the top as some of the other great video game blondes, but she can hold her own in a zombie apocalypse.

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Making a living off being a waitress at a hotel in Racoon City, Cindy finds herself in all sorts of troubles when her decision to take the noble route puts her in the center of all action at the Racoon City Zoo. Cindy's default can be seen wearing her uniform with high-heeled stilettos, with her blond hair tied in a ponytail.

3 Rikku (Final Fantasy 10 & X-2)

Bubbly Personality

FF10 Rikku
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD

Platform(s)
PC , PS3 , PS4 , PS Vita , Xbox One
Released
March 18, 2014
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Genre(s)
JRPG

Final Fantasy is one of the few video game franchises catering to the three generations of gamers in the long run. With such a massive laurel to its name, it should come as no surprise to learn that the series has introduced many characters who stay in players' minds and whose names are etched into the books of history. One such character is Rikku.

Although her distinct personality divides the gaming world, she is sure to leave a mark with her presence, and, in this case, as a blonde-haired teenager from Bikanel Island. Rikku makes her maiden appearance in Final Fantasy 10 and follows this up with its sequel, Final Fantasy X-2.

2 Harley Quinn (Arkham Series and Gotham Knights)

Fun And Zany Fan Favorite

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Batman Arkham Asylum

Platform(s)
PS3 , PS4 , macOS , PC , Xbox 360 , Xbox One
Released
August 25, 2009
Developer(s)
Rocksteady Studios
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure

Dr. Harleen Quinzel may not be the most wholesome character, but she does make the cut while considering her impactful appearances in the Arkham series and Gotham Knights. Harley Quinn is often known for her piggy blonde hair, white skin, and affiliations with the clown prince of crime. However, things have changed over the past decade and a half, and she is one of the characters who has evolved in tandem with ever-changing trends in the modern world.

Yet despite various changes, right from her sexuality to the more gray tone with her characteristics, the queen of the underworld has still managed to keep her hair blonde. The larger-than-life character has made a name for herself and has been an integral part of pop culture since her debut in 1992. Apart from her roles in the Batman series, she also featured as one of the pilot characters in WB's MultiVersus game.

1 Princess Zelda – Legend of Zelda

Main Reason For The Series' Existence

Link wearing Soldier's Armor and standing in front of Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda
Released
November 15, 1987
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure

Saving the best for the last, Princess Zelda is the titular character of the Zelda games, one of the most sold and famous franchises. Zelda is the daughter of King Hyrule and the rightful heiress to the Land of Hyrule.

Although the game's players take control of Link, the male character in the game, Princess Zelda's narrative is the underlying reason for the game to even exist. She has been the main character of the games since 1986 and continues to play a major role right up to this day.

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