Tiger Lily (Peter Pan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tiger Lily |
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| Peter Pan character | |
1907 illustration of Tiger Lily by Oliver Herford
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| First appearance | Peter and Wendy (1904) |
| Created by | J. M. Barrie |
| Portrayed by | Miriam Nesbitt (UK first stage 1904 production) Margaret Gordon (US first 1905 production) Anna May Wong (1924 film) Carsen Gray (2003 film) Rooney Mara (Pan) Sara Tomko (Once Upon a Time) |
| Voiced by | Cree Summer (Peter Pan and the Pirates) |
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| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Family | Great Big Little Panther (father) |
Tiger Lily is a brave fictional character from the classic stories of J. M. Barrie. She first appeared in his 1904 play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up and later in his 1911 novel Peter and Wendy. Tiger Lily is known as the daughter of Great Big Little Panther, the chief of the Native American tribe in Neverland. She is a strong and independent young woman who is a close friend to Peter Pan.
Tiger Lily in Movies and TV Shows
Tiger Lily has appeared in many different movies and TV shows based on the Peter Pan stories. Each version adds a unique touch to her character.
Early Film Appearances
In the 1924 silent film Peter Pan, the role of Tiger Lily was played by actress Anna May Wong. This was one of the first times her character was brought to life on the big screen.
Disney's Animated Version
Tiger Lily is also a character in the 1953 Disney animated movie Peter Pan. In this film, the evil Captain Hook kidnaps Tiger Lily. He tries to leave her to drown at Skull Rock. However, Peter Pan bravely rescues her and brings her back to her tribe. Her father, Big Chief, is very happy and grateful for Peter's help.
Tiger Lily in Modern Adaptations
Peter Pan & the Pirates (1990 TV Series)
In the animated TV series Peter Pan & the Pirates, Tiger Lily's voice was provided by Cree Summer. In this show, she and her brother, Hard-to-Hit, often join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the Darling children, and the Lost Boys on their exciting adventures. They work together to help their friends.
Peter Pan (2003 Film)
The 2003 film Peter Pan, directed by P. J. Hogan, featured Carsen Gray as Tiger Lily. In this movie, Tiger Lily shows a special interest in Wendy's younger brother, John Darling.
Neverland (2011 Miniseries)
In the TV miniseries Neverland, Tiger Lily is called Aaya. She was played by actress Q'orianka Kilcher. The name Aaya means "lily of tiger" in her native language, which is a nice connection to her original name.
Pan (2015 Film)
The 2015 movie Pan showed a younger version of Tiger Lily, played by Rooney Mara. This film explored the early days of Neverland and the characters.
Once Upon a Time (TV Series)
Tiger Lily also appears in the TV series Once Upon a Time, where she is played by Sara Tomko. In this version, she was once a fairy and even the fairy godmother to a baby Rumpelstiltskin. She later gave up her fairy wings and moved to Neverland.
Upcoming Film Peter Pan & Wendy
Canadian actress Alyssa Wapanatahk is set to play Tiger Lily in the upcoming film Peter Pan & Wendy. Fans are excited to see her portrayal of this classic character.
Tiger Lily in Books
Tiger Lily is also the main character in a book titled Tiger Lily, written by Jodi Lynn Anderson in 2012. This story is told from the point of view of Tinker Bell, offering a different look at Tiger Lily's life and adventures in Neverland.
