Alyssa Wapanatahk is a Cree actress from Canada. She is best known for playing Tiger Lily in the fantasy film Peter Pan & Wendy and plays White Sun in the reboot Little House on the Prairie.
Early life Wapanatahk was born in Fort McMurray, Alberta. She moved to Vancouver where she gained a diploma for acting from the New Image College. Growing up she had no interest in becoming an actress. It was only after her mothers friend, who is in the industry encouraged her to go for an audition.
Career Wapanatahk played Perseverance Spears in the drama film Bones of Crows. For her performance she was nominated for a Leo Award for best supporting performance by a female in a motion picture Her first big role came playing Tiger Lily in the fantasy film Peter Pan & Wendy. In May 2025 it was announced she would be cast as White Sun in the upcoming reboot Little House on the Prairie. She will appear in the upcoming drama film Tombs alongside fellow indigenous actresses Amber Midthunder and Cara Jade Myers.
Personal life In 2019 she gave birth to a daughter named Nitanis. She's a member of the Bistone Cree First Nation and her reservation is Wabasca.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 Pure Love Girl Short film Robo Games Pookmis Sam The Turning Point Alissa 2019 Swansong Zoe 2022 Bones of Crows Perseverance Spears Rehab Chloe Cardinal 2023 Peter Pan & Wendy Tiger Lily 2025 Cottonmouth Sophia 2026 How We Stand TBAThe KeeperSarahPre-production
Television Year Title Role Notes 2023 Riverdale Lizzo Recurring role (season 7) 2023 Bones of Crows: The Series Perseverance Spears 2 episodes 2026 Little House on the Prairie White Sun Main role
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