Terryl Whitlatch is an accomplished scientifically and academically trained illustrator who extensively studied vertebrate zoology and animal anatomy. She has worked for various zoos and museums in the U.S. and The World Wildlife Fund as Senior Consultant for Wildlife Art and Animal Anatomy. Terryl worked with many major studios and effects houses as a highly sought-after creature and concept designer. In addition to her work on Star Wars, her films include Jumanji I and II, The Indian in the Cupboard, Bear Country, Dragonheart and Polar Express.