Terryl Whitlatch

An accomplished, scientific and academically trained illustrator who extensively studied vertebrate zoology and animal anatomy, Terryl Whitlatch has worked for various zoos and museums in the US and The World Wildlife Fund as Senior consultant for Wildlife Art and Animal Anatomy.

For over seven years, Terryl worked for Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light and Magic and George Lucas' JAK Films and is considered the foremost creature designer in the world. Her unique combination of illustration skills and comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy and movement are essential components in the design, anatomy and physical animation aspects of creature creation.

In her work on "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", she worked directly with George Lucas for whom she designed countless creatures for the films and related products, including CD-ROMs. A collection of her work for Lucasfilm, "The Wildlife of Star Wars" was published by Chronicle Books in 2001 to critical acclaim and popular success. Terryl also designed for many electronic and interactive games for leading publishers including Steven's Spielberg's "The Dig", for LucasArts.

Terryl worked with many major studios and effects houses as a highly sought after creature and concept designer. In addition to her work on "Star Wars", her films include "Jumanji" I and II, "The Indian in the Cupboard", "Bear Country", "Dragonheart" and "Polar Express".

In addition to her continuing work on "The Katurran Odyssey" series, Terryl is designing fantasy animals for a traditional carousel to be built in her community.



Works

 * Conceptual design on "Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition".
 * Conceptual design on "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace".
 * "The Wildlife of Star Wars" reference book.
 * ""The Katurran Odyssey" (non-Star Wars work)