Quintessa Swindell

Quintessa Swindell was born on February 8, 1997, in New York, USA. They attended the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, Virginia. Swindell debuted in 2019, appearing as Anna in the HBO television series “Euphoria” in the episode “The Trials and Tribulations of Trying To Pee While Depressed.” That same year, Swindell took on a main role as Tabitha Foster in the Netflix teen drama “Trinkets,” appearing in 20 episodes between 2019 and 2020. This period marked their entry into notable television productions.

Swindell’s career progression continued with significant film roles, including Julie in “Voyagers” (2021) and Amelia in “Granada Nights” (2021). A major milestone occurred in December 2020 when they were cast as Cyclone (Maxine Hunkel) in the DC Extended Universe film “Black Adam” (2022), starring alongside Dwayne Johnson. This role positioned Swindell in a prominent superhero franchise. Additionally, they appeared as Laila in season four of the HBO series “In Treatment” (2021) for six episodes. In 2022, Swindell starred as Maya Core in the film “Master Gardener,” further expanding their filmography. Upcoming projects include the main role of Taylah Sanders in the TV series “Prime Target,” set for 2025 across eight episodes, and an acting, directing, and writing credit for the short film “The Lily” in 2025.

Throughout their career, Swindell has addressed topics related to gender identity; they identify as non-binary and use they/he pronouns. They have openly discussed the challenges of finding roles that align with their self-identified gender, while also expressing satisfaction with roles that explore Black identity, given their biracial background. Swindell’s work has earned them recognition, including a nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male, at the Black Reel Awards of 2023 for their role in “Black Adam.”