Crystle Lightning
Born: 1981-02-05 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2025
- Buffalo Daze as Mary Pablo
2024
- Fancy Dance as Sapphire
- Mary Margaret Road-Grader as Mary Margaret Road-Grader
2023
- Lawmen: Bass Reeves as Nita
- Hail to the Breadsticks! as Self
2022
- Three Pines as Missy Two-Rivers
2021
- Ghosts as Shiki
- Rutherford Falls as Shauna
2020
- Trickster as Maggie
2019
- Hudson & Rex as Kiera Lafold
- Diggstown as Michelle Knockwood
2018
- Yellowstone as Verda Stands Alone
2017
- The Good Doctor as Val
2015
- Tamales and Gumbo as Gloria's Cousin
2014
- Outlander as Giduhwa
2011
- Femme Fatales as Candela
2010
- Sardines as Tiffany
- Search for the World's Best Indian Taco as Rose
2008
- Older Than America as Diane
2005
- American Pie Presents: Band Camp as Chloe
2003
- Saving Jessica Lynch as Lori Piestewa
1996
1995
- 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up as Jo
- Tecumseh: The Last Warrior as Star Watcher
- The Last Chance Detectives: Legend of the Desert Bigfoot as Winnie
1994
- Touched by an Angel as Ana Hernandez
- The Last Chance Detectives: Mystery Lights of Navajo Mesa as Winnie