Amber Midthunder has established herself as a versatile actress with roles spanning action, drama, and television, recognized for her impactful performances in major franchises. After delivering a critically acclaimed and career-defining performance as Naru in 20th Century’s Prey (2022), the fifth installment and first prequel of the Predator franchise, Amber Midthunder solidified her status as a versatile actress with impactful performances across action, drama, and television. Her powerful portrayal in Prey earned widespread critical praise, securing a Breakthrough Performance Award at the Saturn Awards in 2022 and a coveted Critics’ Choice Awards nomination for Best Actress in 2023, positioning her as a formidable and marketable talent in the industry. Midthunder built a strong foundation in television earlier in her career, gaining significant recognition as a series regular.
She captivated audiences as Kerry Loudermilk in Marvel/FX’s Legion, appearing across three seasons from 2017 to 2019. Further showcasing her dramatic range, she portrayed Rosa Ortecho as a series regular in The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico for four seasons, from 2019 to 2022. On the film front, Midthunder took on a leading role as Tantoo, starring opposite Liam Neeson in Netflix’s action-thriller The Ice Road (2021), demonstrating her ability to lead high-stakes narratives and perform alongside established stars. Her professional on-screen career began with her first speaking role in the feature film Sunshine Cleaning (2008), followed by various productions filmed in New Mexico.
Additionally, she is slated to appear as Miss Desjardin in the upcoming series Carrie (2026) for Prime Video, signaling continued growth into high-profile and commercially viable work across both film and television platforms.