BloodBagBlogs: The Ebony Vampire Girls We Love

I have always loved seeing characters i always felt connected to on the big screen. The first time i ever seen a femme ebony vampire was while watching True Blood. I adored Tara from the moment I seen her! (And Lafayette duh but thats a whole separate post LOL)

In today’s blog post we explore 13 ebony vampires we adore and love on the big screen! Odv this post is going to have spoilers. We exploring who they are portrayed by, age of the vamp, TURNED BY, type of villain OR cause of death, crimes committed OR killed by, and skills OR victims. Over the decades we have had so many different empowering ebony vampire femmes to look up to, first we are diving head first into new age black femme vamps, then we will slowly get into the vamps through the years. Sooo sit back and lets learn about our vampcestors.

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Honorable Fangtastic mention per usual… to the two vampire Ebony women in Blade Vanessa Brooks and Dr. Karen Jensen in Blade 1998. I can not not write this blog post without mentioning them! Vanessa Brooks (Sanaa Lathan) and Dr. Karen Jensen (N'Bushe Wright) are two Black women who navigate the world of vampires versus humans in this early Marvel cinematic adaptation. Vanessa is the mother of Blade, the half-human half-vampire daywalker who presumably dies at the beginning of the film. As it turns out, Vanessa had survived childbirth and had become a vampire. Meanwhile, Karen watches her jerky ex-boyfriend become vampire fodder after Blade raided the infamous "blood rave." Narrowly becoming a vampire, she discovers a "cure" for vampirism and is promptly interjected into the war between vampires, cops, and humans.

2020+

Pearline (last name unknown) : Sinners : 2025.
Portrayed by Jayme Lawson, Her age is Unknown. She is bitten by Remmick but her screen time is cut short when Smoke, keeps his promise not to let her become a vampire and stakes her through the heart before the transformation is complete. This action causes pain and grief for Stack, who is also affected by the vampire transformation, and for Mary, who is connected to the situation.

Mary (last name unknown): Sinners : 2025.

Portrayed by Hailee Steinfeld, Turned in the 1930’s while this took place in 1992. She was turned by Remmick. Mary is a Vampiric Femme Fatale. Crimes Committed, Mass murder, Assault, Cannibalism, Property damage. skills are as listed : superhuman strength, superhuman durability, beauty, seduction, longevity.

Claudia de Pointe du Lac de Lioncourt : Interview With A Vampire : series 2022 To 2024.

Portrayed by Bailey Bass (season 1) and Delainey Hayles (season 2). Born 1903, Transfiguration date is 1917, DOD 1950. Maker is Lestat de Lioncourt. Cause of Death is sunlight exposure and was murdered by Santiago and Théâtre des Vampires. her victims included Antoinette Brown.

2010+

Ramona Royale : American Horror Story Hotel : 2015 To 2016.

Played byAngela Bassett, Its implied she is in her late 30s or early 40s, Ramona is portrayed as a star of blaxploitation films in the 1970s, suggesting she was in her late 20s or early 30s during that period. Miss Royale was turned into a vampire by Countess Elizabeth Johnson, This occurred in 1977 when Ramona, a blaxploitation film star, met Elizabeth. Their relationship developed, and Elizabeth turned Ramona into one of her vampire "progeny.” She is a vengeful vampire villain. Her crimes consist of Murder, Child murder, Kidnapping, Conspiracy, Patricide. Skills are as listed : Immortality, Drinking Blood, Enhanced physiology.

Sarah Vivian Fox : My Babysitter's a Vampire : 2009 Movie To The Series 2011 To 2012. She is portrayed by Vanesa Morgan. Sarahs DOB is May 31, 1994 (age 16-17) and she was turned by Jesse in 2008 or 2009. Sarah doesn't commit any crimes in the sense of human lawbreaking. However, her existence as a fledgling, and later as a full vampire, puts her in situations where she is involved in supernatural conflicts and potentially endangers others, though she tries to protect her friends. Her biggest "crime" might be accepting her vampiric nature after initially resisting it although thats more of a personal problem i still thought including it was necessary! Sarah, once a fledgling vampire, gains several skills when she becomes a fully-fledged vampire. These include superhuman speed, strength, and hearing, a healing factor, enhanced reflexes, and the ability to fly. She also demonstrates expertise in hand-to-hand combat, improvisation, stealth, and digging.

2000+

Tara Thornton : True Blood : 2008 To 2014.

Portrayed by Rutina Wesley. 1982 is her DOB, Transformation date 2009, DOD 2010. Tara Thornton was turned into a vampire by Pamela Swynford De Beaufort. This happened after Tara was shot and left for dead by Debbie Pelt. Sookie and Lafayette, desperate to save her, convinced Pam to turn Tara. Tara is killed in cold blood by being shot in the head by a Hep-V vampire Debbie Pelt. Her skills included : Conjuring, Spell casting, All vampire abilities, basic combat, marksmanship with a revolver, and self-control.

Akasha : Queen of the Damned : 2002.

Portrayed by none other than Miss Aaliyah. Queen of the Damned, is the first vampire, created around 4000 BC. Her DOD is 1985. She was originally a queen of ancient Egypt and became a vampire after merging with the spirit Amel. One night, a group of nobles sneak into the palace and stab Enkil and Akasha multiple times, leaving them both mortally wounded. As Akasha's soul leaves her body, Amel snatches it and intertwines it with his own and thrusts their combined spirits into her body, making Akasha the world's first vampire. She lived for roughly 6,000 years in the fictional world of Anne Rice's novels. She was possibly in her 20s or early 30s. She is a complex villain, embodying both power and nihilism. She's not just a typical antagonist; she's the first vampire, driven by an insatiable need to control and remake the world in her image, even if it means destruction. Her lack of empathy and morality, coupled with her immense power, makes her a dangerous and compelling antagonist. Akasha commits numerous heinous acts, including murder, manipulation, and attempted global domination. Her unique abilities include telepathy, telekinesis, and pyrokinesis. She can also control fire, incinerate others, and is linked to every vampire, knowing their power levels and potential threats. Furthermore, she has enhanced senses, can relive memories, and is impervious to immediate sun damage.

1990+

Rita Veder : A Vampire In Brooklyn : 1995.

She is portrayed by Angela Bassett, roughly 30+, Veder is turned into a vampire by Maximillian, the vampire who comes to Brooklyn seeking her. She is Dhampir Vampire. Rita initially transforms into a vampire but ultimately chooses to reject that life and returns to being human so that was an end to her vampire life. But while she is a half-vampire. Her powers include heightened senses, agility, and limited shapeshifting abilities, which she initially struggles to control. She also experiences hallucinations and visions, which are part of her vampire nature.

Temptress : Def by Temptation : 1990.

Played by Cynthia Bond, the film does not explicitly state her age, but as a vampire, she is ageless or at least much older than her human appearance suggests. She was turned into a vampire by a malevolent entity, she is a demon succubus disguised as a seductive woman who seduces and kills black men in New York City. uses her irresistible allure to seduce and kill men. She is portrayed as a seductive and menacing figure who embodies forbidden desire, not just luring men in but consuming them physically and spiritually. Unfortunately the "Temptress" character meets her end by Joel using a cross. She is initially weakened after drinking holy water and begins to cough violently. While K and Dougy attempt to attack her with a blade, she uses her magic to turn the blade against them. Later, Joel, who is also targeted by the Temptress, is saved by his grandmother who distracts the Temptress, allowing Joel to use a cross to kill her.

She's not just a character but a representation of forbidden desires, the allure of the unknown, or the dangers of unbridled ambition.

1980+

Katirena : Vamp : 1986.

She is portrayed by Grace Jones, likely in her early to mid-twenties, working as a Stripper/prostitute at the After Dark club. While the film doesn't explicitly state her age, her character's youthful appearance and role in the story suggest this age range. Who bit her is unknown. Grace Jones, is murdered by Keith when he opens a grating in the sewers, exposing her to the sunlight, which causes her destruction. Her skills consist of Vampiric Powers: Katrina possesses the traditional powers of a vampire, including fangs for biting and draining blood. She is also susceptible to sunlight, which is a common vampire weakness. Seduction and Manipulation: As an exotic dancer, Katrina uses her captivating presence and alluring dance routines to entice her victims. She is described as seductive and enigmatic. Leader of a Vampire Coven: Katrina appears to be a powerful and possibly ancient Egyptian vampire. She leads a group of vampires who run the After Dark club. Silent and Menacing Presence: Jones's portrayal of Katrina is notable for her lack of dialogue, opting instead to use silent film techniques and physical actions to convey the character's dominance and threatening nature. Artistic and Visually Striking: Katrina's performances are described as "surreally artistic," and her appearance, including her striking makeup and costumes, is a key element of her character.

1970+

Countess Vampira : Vampira : 1974.

Portrayed by Teresa Graves, age is unknown, skills are Vampiric, Countess Vampira is turned by drinking tainted blood from a peasant and then undergoing a blood transfusion. In the movie, her transformation is a result of this unusual process. Her skills include Supernatural Strength, Supernatural Speed, Supernatural Durability, Vampire Infection, Lack of Reflection, and Immortality.

In the film, Vampira also undergoes a transformative change after a blood transfusion, resulting in her becoming a Black woman. This change introduces a storyline element of adjusting to her new identity and exploring themes of race relations within the comedic narrative. Therefore, while still a vampire, Countess Vampira acts as a somewhat rebellious and unconventional villain who challenges Dracula's outdated views and his obsession with racial purity. The film is known for casting Teresa as a transformed, powerful Black woman, which was a departure from traditional vampire portrayals.

Ganja Meda : Ganja and Hess : 1973.

Portrayed by Marlene Clark, Ganja Meda (age unknown) agrees to marry Green, who turns her into a vampire. Ganja embraces her new life, seducing and killing a young man with Green’s help. Ganja survives and continues her life as a vampire. Her skills include Immortality and vampiric

A Vampire girl : The Satanic Rites of Dracula : 1973.

Portrayed by Pauline Peart, She is sometimes also referred to as a vampire bride, the age of her character is unknown but she was right in her 20s at the time of filming, Her character is among a group of young women who have been turned into vampires by Count Dracula. She was killed by running water (along with the other vampire women) when Michael Coles activates the fire sprinklers in the basement. The vampire girls, who are Dracula's followers, don't have specific, named skills highlighted beyond their general vampiric abilities and their roles as cult members

So… why? Why is this exactly are these black vamp femmes important?… Black vampires aren’t just BloodSuckers. They’re metaphors. For survival, desire, rage… legacy. And now that Sinners is giving us a whole new chapter—visually slick, narratively fresh, dripping in sex with soul—it’s only right we tip our fangs to the ancestors. Because these aren’t just vampires. They’re vessels. Blood is thicker than water. But culture? That is forever.