Crystle Lightning
Crystle Lightning, an Indigenous Actress from the Enoch Cree Nation, began her show business journey at a young age. The Lightning Family moved from Canada to Los Angeles where Crystle landed her first lead role in the feature: "3 Ninjas", at 9 years old. Crystle went on to study at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas and Richard Lawson. Crystle's Film and Television appearances include: "American Pie: Band Camp", "Days of Our Lives", "Southland", and most recently "Yellowstone" (Most Watched Show of 2018) and "Outlander" (Peoples Choice Award for Best TV Show 2017). When Crystle Lightning is not in front of the camera, she loves being on stage, & tours internationally as part of Hip Hop Supergroup "LightningCloud" (alongside MC RedCloud). LightningCloud is the 2014 Indigenous Music Award Winner for Best New Artist, 2015 Indigenous Music Award Winner for Best Rap Album and Power 106FM's "Battle For The Best" Champions. LightningCloud has shared the stage with Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, The Game, Tech N9ne and Cypress Hill. Crystle Lightning will debut her solo album in 2020 (Titled: "Hummingbird Slang"). Most recently, the Adult Coloring Book industry has been catapulted by Crystle Lightning's books: "Indigenous Legends: Extraordinary Natives", "Indigenous Legends: Extraordinary Women" and "Moosebumpz: Scary Stories from the Rez". Crystle formed 1491 Publishing as an outlet to release original, native content to the world. The Indigenous Legends Series are now a #1 Amazon New Release! Crystle is also a professional DJ, and has played at venues and nightclubs across the country. Ms. Lightning loves inspiring youth through motivational speaking and travels across the country speaking at colleges, schools and universities. Crystle's most recent endeavor is booking the series lead of Maggie in "The Trickster" for CBC. This has been a dream for her to bring this character to life.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 ยทFancy Danceas Sapphire
- 2024 ยทHail to the Breadsticks!as Self
- 2023 ยทLawmen: Bass Reevesas Nita
- 2022 ยทThree Pinesas Missy Two-Rivers
- 2021 ยทGhostsas Shiki
- 2021 ยทRutherford Fallsas Shauna
- 2020 ยทTricksteras Maggie
- 2019 ยทDiggstownas Michelle Knockwood
- 2019 ยทDiggstownas Michelle Knockwood (as Crystle Lightening)
- 2019 ยทHudson & Rexas Kiera Lafold
- 2018 ยทYellowstoneas Verda Stands Alone
- 2017 ยทThe Good Doctoras Val
- 2015 ยทTamales and Gumboas Gloria's Cousin
- 2014 ยทOutlanderas Giduhwa
- 2011 ยทFemme Fatalesas Candela
- 2010 ยทSardinesas Tiffany
- 2010 ยทSearch for the World's Best Indian Tacoas Rose
- 2008 ยทOlder Than Americaas Diane
- 2005 ยทAmerican Pie Presents: Band Campas Chloe
- 2003 ยทSaving Jessica Lynchas Lori Piestewa
- 1996 ยทThe Last Chance Detectives: Escape from Fire Lakeas Winnie
- 1995 ยท3 Ninjas Knuckle Upas Jo
- 1994 ยทTouched by an Angelas Ana Hernandez
- Future ยทThe Red Man's Viewas Ta'ma
- 1995 ยทThe Last Chance Detectives: Legend of the Desert Bigfootas Winnie
- 1994 ยทThe Last Chance Detectives: Mystery Lights of Navajo Mesaas Winnie
- Future ยทStripperas Mom