Igor makes his debut in the film Frankenstein (1931), portrayed as the hunchbacked assistant, which sets a precedent for his character in popular culture.
Igor, although not originally named as such in Mary Shelley's novel, becomes a staple assistant character in Universal's Frankenstein sequels, evolving in design and role.
The portrayal of Igor becomes standardized as the stereotypical hunchbacked assistant in various media adaptations, influencing later depictions in films and cartoons.
Igor is reimagined in modern films and video games with varying traits, moving away from the traditional hunchback portrayal to more nuanced characters.