The Kurgan (pictured) from the movie Highlander wasn't based on a specific person but on a real-life people: the Kurgans, an ancient nomadic people from the Pontic-Caspian steppe.
The Kurgan from the movie *Highlander* was not based on a specific person, but rather on the historical Kurgans, an ancient nomadic people. Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas theorized that Kurgan culture spread through hostile military incursions and was crucial in spreading Indo-European languages. The film uses this association to imbue the Kurgan character with a sense of ancient savagery.
