10 Most Badass Female Characters in Geek Fiction

A listicle from Displate Blog ranks the top 10 live-action female characters in geek fiction, excluding animated characters and ensemble members. The criteria include resilience, intelligence, and emotional depth, not just combat skills. The alphabetical list features Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) from Stranger Things, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) from The Hunger Games, Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) from Jessica Jones, Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) from Star Wars, Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon (Freya Allan) from The Witcher, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) from Alien, Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) from The X-Files, Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) from Game of Thrones, Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Wonder Woman/Diana Prince (Lynda Carter, Gal Gadot) from Wonder Woman. Honorable mentions include Sarah Connor (Terminator), Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars), Michonne (The Walking Dead), Furiosa (Mad Max: Fury Road), and Trinity (The Matrix). The post promotes Displate's metal posters featuring these characters.