Lightning is a young woman with wavy rose pink hair and pale aqua eyes. Lightning's eye color is officially noted as blue, Lightning is determined, concentrated, and independent. She's initially cold and detached, distancing herself from her companions, only looking out for herself, and not caring if others get left behind, In Final Fantasy XIII-2, Lightning is almost a new woman due to the experiences and emotions she has endured. She has learned to trust others and ask them for help.