# Who are the artists behind the Fremont Troll?

**Category:** Sculptors and Creation
**Verified:** 2026-05-23
**Canonical:** https://seattlefremonttroll.com/en/knowledge/sculptors-and-creation-founders
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## Quick answer

Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead.

## Detailed answer

The Fremont Troll was created by a group of four artists: Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead. They were all students at the University of Washington at the time of the project. This guide entry applies to Fremont Troll at beneath Seattle's Aurora Bridge. Category: Sculptors and Creation. Confirm current hours and policies on the official visitor guide at seattlefremonttroll.com. Primary references include the operator site, Wikipedia, Tripadvisor, Yelp, and Frommer's travel listings. Visitors typically plan 10-35 minutes at the under-bridge public artwork.

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