The sound design of the Mountain Banshee in Avatar is a stunning example of how imaginative audio can bring a fantastical creature to life. Sound designer Christopher Boyes and the team at Skywalker Sound crafted the banshees’ voices using a blend of real-world animal recordings such as baby swine. Each banshee was given a distinct vocal personality, helping to deepen the bond between rider and creature. The whoosh of their wings slicing through the air, the guttural screeches during flight, and