The wendigo was once a human that turned to cannibalism in order to survive, and became a wendigo. In 1959, it attacked a family in a cabin, leaving only a boy who slept next to the fire alive. The boy later grew up to tell Sam and Dean about the occurrence.

Trivia

Actor Trivia 3

  • In the episode Wendigo, a reference to the Donner party was made suggesting this wendigo was a member. However, in a deleted scene, Sam and Ben Collins found an Indian marking from a lost tribe, suggesting the wendigo could have been a member.
  • It is the first monster to appear in the series.
  • The wendigo ended up being 7' 2".(Supernatural The Offical Companion Season 1, p. 145)

Episodes

  • 1.02 Wendigo

Actors

  • Roy Campsall