Ghost, whose real name is Simon Riley, is introduced as a character in the Call of Duty video game series. He initially appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
The iconic skull mask worn by Ghost becomes a defining aspect of his design, contributing to his popularity and recognition within the gaming community.
Ghost plays a significant role as a playable character and is part of the main narrative in the campaign mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Besides the campaign, Ghost appears prominently in the Special Ops cooperative mode, expanding his presence beyond the main story.
Ghost returns as a key character in the rebooted Modern Warfare series, featuring updated character design and backstory.
The character's mask and outfit variants become customizable options in the popular battle royale mode, increasing player engagement with the character.
Ghost is featured as a playable operator in the multiplayer modes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022), solidifying his role as a fan-favorite character.
Simon Riley is born and grows up in Britain, eventually joining the British Army.
Simon Riley enlists in the British Army and later transfers to the Special Air Service (SAS) unit.
Simon Riley is assigned to the elite multinational special operations unit Task Force 141 to combat global threats.
Simon adopts the trademark skull-patterned balaclava, earning the nickname 'Ghost' during a covert operation in the Middle East.
Task Force 141 undertakes a mission to stop a nuclear threat, with Ghost playing a crucial role in the operation.
During Operation Kingfish, Ghost is betrayed by General Shepherd and presumed dead, though he survives secretly.
After months in hiding and recovering, Ghost resurfaces to seek justice against those who betrayed him.
Ghost assists in exposing and defeating General Shepherd to end his rogue ambitions.
