The Hunger Games prequel featured a major revelation regarding Tigris and her connection to the franchise’s most menacing antagonist, President Snow. Suzanne Collins expanded the franchise by releasing the first prequel novel, The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes, in May 2020. Taking place over six decades before the events of the original tale, the prequel focused on a teenage Coriolanus Snow, known as President Snow in The Hunger Games, well before he transformed into the sadistic tyrannical leader of Panem. While Collins’ latest story introduced several new figures such as Lucy Gray Baird, the book also added depth to a few familiar faces.

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Tigris was a minor character that first appeared in the Mockingjay book, which in turn opened the door for the character’s debut in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 with actress Eugenie Bondurant. As a citizen of the Capitol, the woman in her mid-80 served as a shopkeeper during the Second Rebellion. Due to her surgical alterations that made her look like a feline, it was insinuated that she was shunned by fellow Capitol members. Tigris, however, was an ally of Cressida, which was why Katniss and her team were brought to the shop to hide in the secret cellar located under the building. Not only did Tigris feed and clothe the rebel squad, but she also changed their appearance so they could continue their mission without being noticed.

In addition to her willingness to assist Katniss and the rebels, it was heavily implied that Tigris wasn’t a fan of President Snow. When Katniss mentioned killing him, the Capitol citizen seemed onboard with the notion. Shockingly enough, The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes revealed that Tigris was the older cousin of President Snow. The character was a member of the wealthy Snow family that lost their fortune during the First Rebellion. Like Coriolanus, Tigris lost her parents, forcing her to live with her cousin and grandmother. During the prequel, Tigris was 21-years-old and serving as a primary caregiver for “Corio” and their grandmother. When Coriolanus mentored Lucy Gray during the 10th Hunger Games, Tigris designed her outfits to give her the boost in the eyes of the Capitol. Because of their strong bond, Tigris greatly supported her cousin in her youth, but that relationship would diminish in the future.

What Happened To Tigris After The 10th Hunger Games

After Coriolanus cheated so Lucy Gray would win the 10th Hunger Games, Tigris remained a key ally for her cousin. When he was initially sent to District 12 to train as a Peacekeeper, Tigris kept in touch to inform him about the ongoings within the Capitol. Coriolanus eventually got a second chance in the Capitol, and the Snow family regained their fortune. The young man then climbed the ranks while Tigris became an official stylist for the annual Hunger Games event. As time went on, she noticed that her cousin was losing his sense of humanity when he began implementing more and more horrific aspects to the Games.

Despite her initial feelings regarding the Hunger Games, Tigris continued serving as a stylist. While doing so, the woman received additional surgical enhancements, which were possibly a way to distract herself from the terrors that plagued Panem. At some point before the 74th Hunger Games, Tigris’ relationship with Coriolanus completely fractured. He personally fired her, blaming her feline surgical enhancements, but in reality, it was probably due to his twisted views after gaining power. Coincidentally enough, Tigris went on to help the rebels, which led to the eventual downfall of her cousin. Though her fate in The Hunger Games franchise was never stated, she likely continued aiding refugees after the Second Rebellion.

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Kara Hedash is a features editor and writer for Screen Rant. From time to time, she dives into the world’s most popular franchises but Kara primarily focuses on evergreen topics. The fact that she gets to write about The Office regularly is like a dream come true. Before joining Screen Rant, Kara served as a contributor for Movie Pilot and had work published on The Mary Sue and Reel Honey. After graduating college, writing began as a part-time hobby for Kara but it quickly turned into a career. She loves binging a new series and watching movies ranging from Hollywood blockbusters to hidden indie gems. She also has a soft spot for horror ever since she started watching it at too young of an age. Her favorite Avenger is Thor and her favorite Disney princess is Leia Organa. When Kara’s not busy writing, you can find her doing yoga or hanging out with Gritty.

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