1. Duane “Dog” Chapman: This infamous American bounty hunter became a household name through the reality TV show Dog the Bounty Hunter, known for his dramatic captures and family dynamics.
2. Tom Tobin: An 1800s American tracker and scout, he was celebrated for his wilderness expertise and captured notorious outlaws on the frontier.
3. Ralph “Papa” Thorson: A legendary figure who caught over 12,000 fugitives. His character inspired the 1980 film The Hunter.
4. Mickey Free: A scout and hunter, captured by Apaches as a child, who later helped track down the infamous Apache Kid.
5. John Mullowney: An Irish horse thief turned priest hunter in the 1500s, notorious for his stealth and surprising attacks.
6. The Dunn Brothers: These five siblings from Oklahoma turned to bounty hunting to improve their tarnished reputations, famously capturing outlaw George Newcomb.
7. John Riley Duncan: A former Texas Ranger known for capturing the notorious outlaw John Wesley Hardin.
8. Pat Garrett: Famous for killing Billy the Kid, Garrett symbolized the complex legacy of lawmen-turned-bounty hunters.
9. Boba Fett: The Star Wars universe’s most famous bounty hunter, known for his distinctive armor and limited but impactful screen time.
10. Jango Fett: The legendary bounty hunter from Star Wars and father to Boba, chosen as the template for the Republic’s Clone Army.
1. Domino Harvey: Once a British model, turned bounty hunter, her unconventional life inspired the film Domino.
2. Beth Chapman: Co-star of reality TV’s Dog the Bounty Hunter, known for her hands-on approach and running a bail bond business with her husband.
3. Mackenzie Green: Recognized as America’s top female bounty hunter, praised for her success and innovative methods.
4. Asajj Ventress: A former Sith, now a Star Wars bounty hunter, known for her fierce independence and compelling story arc.
5. Fennec Shand: A formidable sharpshooter and assassin in the Star Wars universe, loyal to Boba Fett in The Mandalorian.
6. Ketsu Onyo: A complex character from Star Wars with Mandalorian roots, once an Imperial trainee, now a fearsome bounty hunter.
7. Catwoman (Selina Kyle): Although best known as a thief, she occasionally took on bounties, adding another layer to her complex persona in the DC universe.
8. Faye Valentine: A savvy and independent bounty hunter from Cowboy Bebop, known for her charm and resourcefulness.
9. Stephanie Plum: The lively protagonist of Janet Evanovich’s series, she stumbles into bounty hunting with humorous consequences.
10. Leia Organa: Though not a typical bounty hunter, this resourceful Star Wars heroine has the skills and spirit often associated with one.