| William Hudson | |
|---|---|
| Alien character | |
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Hudson_Aliens.jpeg) Bill Paxton as Pvt Hudson in Aliens | |
| First appearance | Aliens (1986) |
| Last appearance | Aliens: Colonial Marines (2013; corpse only) |
| Created by | James Cameron |
| Portrayed by | Bill Paxton |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | United States Colonial Marines Private First Class |
Private First Class William L. Hudson is a fictional character in the 1986 science fiction film Aliens, played by actor Bill Paxton. Hudson is a member of the United States Colonial Marines deployed to the planet LV-426 to investigate the loss of communication with a terraforming colony, only to discover that the colony has been overcome with Xenomorphs. The character has become a fan favourite in the Alien franchise, and has been noted as one of Bill Paxton's most iconic and notable roles. The character's quote "Game over, man!" has been referenced numerous times in popular culture, and the character has been paid tribute to following Paxton's death in 2017.[1][2]
- ^ Wax, Alyse (2017-12-21). "James Cameron Reflects On The Late Bill Paxton's Sci-Fi Legacy". Syfy. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
- ^ McCormack, Colin (2019-05-17). "Bill Paxton's 10 Most Memorable Roles". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2020-01-01.