The Hunter is one of the Special Infected in Valve's Left 4 Dead series, first released in 2008, known for pouncing on survivors from a distance. Each Special Infected was given a distinct spawn cue so players could identify a threat by sound alone before seeing it. The Hunter cue became a favourite outside the game as players recorded and shared the short sting on soundboards and in edits. Its association with a sudden, unseen attack is why creators still reuse it whenever a character appears unexpectedly.