Which skateboarder is the cover athlete of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater?

Tony Hawk is the cover athlete of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. The 1999 skateboarding game was built around Hawk's name, likeness, and reputation as one of the world's leading vert skaters, making him the natural focal point for its cover and branding.

Published by Activision and developed by Neversoft, the game helped turn skateboarding culture into a mainstream video-game phenomenon. Although players could choose from several professional skaters—including Steve Caballero, Rodney Mullen, and Bob Burnquist—Tony Hawk remained the series' central figure and featured athlete.

A common mix-up is confusing the cover athlete with the game's full playable roster. The other professionals were important characters, but they were not the athlete represented by the title's cover. Hawk's association with the game continued through numerous sequels and later remakes, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.