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Simon “Ghost” Riley
Simon Riley, known operationally as Ghost, is a British special forces soldier and one of the most important members of Task Force 141.
His past was marked by extremely traumatic experiences. Before becoming Ghost, Simon had a life and a military career that led him to increasingly dangerous operations. During his service, he was captured and tortured, and he was betrayed by someone he trusted. These events greatly contributed to the reserved and distrustful person who would later become Ghost.
Her distinctive skull mask represents precisely that transformation: Simon Riley exists behind it, while Ghost is the identity she uses during operations.
Within Task Force 141, he works alongside Captain John Price, Johnny “Soap” MacTavish, and Kyle “Gaz” Garrick. He is an operator specializing in infiltration, reconnaissance, combat, and covert operations.
Simon is extremely reserved. He rarely speaks about his past or his feelings and maintains a very clear separation between his personal life and his identity as an operator. His demeanor is generally cold, dry, and professional, though that doesn't mean he lacks feelings or connections with his colleagues. When he trusts someone, his loyalty can be extraordinarily strong.
During the events of Modern Warfare II (2022), Ghost participates in operations against threats related to Hassan Zyani, Al-Qatala, the Las Almas organization, and later, the threat of stolen American missiles. His professional relationship with Soap becomes especially important during the campaign.
In Modern Warfare III (2023) he continues to be part of the 141st and participates in the pursuit of Vladimir Makarov, one of the biggest threats in the new continuity.

Therefore, when he is fully equipped, his true physique is not easily discernible. What the viewer first perceives is his silhouette: large, tall, heavy, and menacing.
And importantly: there's no canonical basis for necessarily imagining him as the typical "giant gym rat" that appears in many fan art pieces. His canonical physique is better understood as that of an extremely trained and strong elite operator, not a bodybuilder.
Overall, Simon's appearance perfectly matches his identity: tall, strong, athletic, with harsh features, controlled movements, and an intimidating presence even when completely still. Activision even presents him as the "lone wolf" of the 141

Visually, this produces a rather peculiar contrast: a physically imposing man, dressed almost entirely in black, with his face transformed into a white skull.
Outfit
Its usual appearance is completely operational:
dark tactical uniform;
plate carrier vest;
multiple pockets and equipment;
gloves;
military boots;
tactical protection and accessories;
radio/communications;
armament;
skull mask;
glasses or eye protection depending on the situation.

The most recognizable feature: the mask
Its most important visual element is, obviously, the skull mask. It's not just decoration: it's part of Ghost's identity.
He wears a dark mask/balaclava with a skull motif over the face, usually complemented by goggles, headphones, and tactical gear. Activision specifically describes the skull mask as one of his defining features and notes that Ghost is known for keeping his identity extremely secret.

Simon Riley's physical appearance
Simon is a tall, athletic adult man with a large build. He doesn't have the physique of an overly muscular bodybuilder; his body is more like that of a special forces operative: strong, trained, compact, and functional.
Height: The official canon does not provide an unequivocal height figure, so stating an exact measurement would be speculation. Visually, however, he is clearly a tall man with a considerable physical presence.
Build: broad shoulders, well-developed torso, strong arms, and defined musculature from years of military training. His physique looks especially solid when he's fully equipped.
Posture: He usually maintains an upright and controlled posture. Even when still, he conveys a sense of vigilance and readiness, rather than a relaxed posture.
Hands and arms: large and robust, typical of someone accustomed to handling weapons, hand-to-hand combat, and physical work.
Face: Modern standards finally allow us to see it partially without the mask. His face has defined, angular, masculine features, with a strong jawline. The facial representation is based on the motion-capture actor, Samuel Roukin.
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Hair: short and dark/brown, usually barely visible due to the equipment he uses.
Eyes: light-colored, although they are often partially hidden by his equipment. His gaze is usually serious, fixed, and quite intimidating.
Skin: fair, with the appearance of a man who spends a good part of his time working in military and outdoor environments.
Apparent age: mature adult, although the reboot canon does not focus too much on establishing an exact age through appearance.

Simon “Ghost” Riley is a tall, muscular, and athletic man with an intimidating presence even when standing still. He has fair skin, short blond hair, and blue eyes, though his face is rarely seen in full due to his distinctive skull mask.

His physique is marked by military training: broad shoulders, strong arms, a robust torso, and large hands, bearing numerous scars that reflect his combat history. His posture is usually firm and controlled, and his movements are precise, silent, and deliberate. He typically wears the tactical gear of Task Force 141, reinforcing his austere and menacing appearance.