Storm Shadow (G.I. Joe)

Storm Shadow
G.I. Joe character
Storm Shadow as a Cobra agent
(Promotional artwork of 1st figure package ©Hasbro 2007)
First appearance1984
Voiced by
In-universe information
AffiliationCobra
SpecialtyNinja
File nameArashikage, Thomas (Tommy) S.
Birth placeFresno, California
Primary MOSAssassin
Sabotage
Secondary MOSIntelligence
SubgroupsCobra Urban Strike
Cobra Ninja Strike Force
Storm Shadow
G.I. Joe character
First appearance1988
Voiced byScott McNeil (DiC)
In-universe information
AffiliationG.I. Joe
SpecialtyNinja
File nameArashikage, Thomas (Tommy) S.
Birth placeSan Francisco, California
Primary MOSCovert operations
Secondary MOSMartial arts instructor
SubgroupsNinja Force
Shadow Ninjas

Storm Shadow is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is best known as the Cobra Commander's ninja bodyguard, and for his history with fellow ninja Snake Eyes.

Throughout his history, he has changed sides several times; conflicted in loyalties between Cobra, G.I. Joe, and his blood brother, Snake Eyes. Storm Shadow is one of the most prominent characters in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise, and has appeared in every series since its inception. He is portrayed by Lee Byung-hun in the 2009 live-action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and the 2013 sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Andrew Koji portrayed Storm Shadow in the 2021 film Snake Eyes.

  1. ^ "1984 Characters". Half the Battle. Archived from the original on 3 August 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2011.