15 Facts About The Kurgan

The Kurgan is a fictional character from the first Highlander film.

The Kurgan is an Immortal, the main antagonist to Connor MacLeod in Highlander, and the latter's ultimate opponent in the Gathering.

The Kurgan was born in what is Russia on the coast of the Caspian Sea.

However, Connor's cousins Angus and Dougal beat the Kurgan back, rescuing Connor from beheading.

However, the Kurgan discovers this and tracks them down to MacLeod's home.

The Kurgan then went off to join a group of bandits that raided caravans.

The Kurgan eventually encountered another Immortal, "The Bedouin", who revealed to him his true nature, and who became the only person who could be labeled as his friend.

Circa 410 AD, the Kurgan joined the Vandals, Goths, and Visigoths in attacking Rome and other Roman settlements, fighting with the Goths against the Huns.

The Kurgan's investigation led him to Joe Dawson, a Watcher, who had no alternative but to tell him who they were.

In contrast to the Kurgan's background in the film continuity, the series portrays the Kurgan as being much younger, having received his immortality in 1453.

In 476 BC, allying himself with the Persians as part of a special fighting unit, The Kurgan took part in the Battle of Plataea in ancient Greece.

The Kurgan escaped by falling down a cliff, and was borne away by the flow of the battle.

From this experience, The Kurgan learnt the value of steel and a well-crafted blade.

Once the monk left holy ground, The Kurgan challenged him, and quickly took his head.

The Kurgan was one of the most powerful Immortals on the planet and killed his opponents like a savage.