Kat “Mystik” Gunn
2000's Era Gamer
Class of 2015 Inductee
Katherine Gunn, also known by her online alias Mystik, is an American esports player, cosplayer and television personality.
She won the second season of WCG Ultimate Gamer in 2010 and also competed in the Championship Gaming Series.
Gunn is featured in the Guinness World Records 2016 Gamer’s Edition for being the highest-earning female gamer.
The book states Gunn has earned $122,000 since 2007. However, when her earnings from the 2007 and 2008 seasons of the Championship Gaming Series are factored into her income, Gunn’s earnings jump to over $160,000 since 2007, as her salary alone was a minimum of $30,000 per year during the CGS.
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In 2010, Gunn auditioned for the second and final season of the WCG Ultimate Gamer reality television show. She was targeted early by the other contestants due to her abnormally high gamer score. She won the season and $100,000, becoming the final winner of the show as it was not renewed for a third season.
Gunn streams almost daily on Twitch:
International Video Game Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Acceptance Video (on behalf):