Buffalo Hump (Lonesome Dove series)

Buffalo Hump (Lonesome Dove series)

Buffalo Hump is a Comanche Indian who appears in two books in the Lonesome Dove series. His son, Blue Duck is also a major character.

The character Buffalo Hump was likely inspired by the historic Comanche war chief of that name.

Dead Man's Walk

In the film version of Dead Man's Walk, Buffalo Hump is played by Eric Schweig.

Comanche Moon

In the film version of Comanche Moon, he is played by Wes Studi, who also played Famous Shoes in Streets of Laredo.


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