| Thunder | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Anissa_Pierce.png) Anissa Pierce as the Thunder, as she appeared in The Other History of the DC Universe #5 (July 2021), art by Giuseppe Camuncoli (pencils), Andrea Cucchi (inks), and Jose Vallarrubia (colors) | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Outsiders (vol. 3) #1 (August 2003) |
| Created by | Judd Winick (writer) Tom Raney (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Anissa Pierce |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Outsiders Justice League |
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Thunder is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Judd Winick and artist Tom Raney in the Modern Age of Comic Books. She is first mentioned in Green Arrow (vol. 2) #26 (July 2003) and first appears a month later in Outsiders (vol. 3) #1. Born Anissa Pierce, she is a metahuman and daughter of superhero Black Lightning, able to increase her physical density and durability and create massive shockwaves.
Pierce is also the older sister of Jennifer, herself a superhero operating under the alias Lightning. Against her parents' wishes, Anissa chooses to utilize her abilities to fight crime. She is invited and accepts a position with the superhero team the Outsiders. Pierce is involved in a relationship with her teammate Grace Choi.
Along with her presence in various comic books Thunder has made appearances on a number of television shows and appeared in the live action Arrowverse series Black Lightning, portrayed by Nafessa Williams.