CHARACTER PROFILE
Ghost Rider in the Sky
- Primary work
- Steel Ball Run
- Age
- 5 (Part 7)↗
Ghost Rider in the Sky (ゴースト・ライダー・イン・ザ・スカイ, Gōsuto Raidā In Za Sukai) is a tertiary ally featured in the seventh part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Steel Ball Run, and a primary ally in the light novel Lonesome Tim.
He is a horse belonging to Mountain Tim, who rides him during his work as a bounty hunter and throughout the Steel Ball Run race.
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Original image ↗ · Archived image ↗01Basic information
02Appearance
Ghost Rider in the Sky is a 5-year-old mustang. He possesses a highly distinctive coat; he has a white body covered in large dark spots, giving him an appearance similar to a Holstein cow. He features a bright, golden-colored mane and a beautiful snout.↗↗
While being ridden by Tim, he is adorned with standard cowboy riding equipment, including a bridle, reins, and a traditional Western saddle equipped with a horn and saddlebags for long journeys.↗
03Personality
Ghost Rider in the Sky is an incredibly intelligent, calm, and deeply loyal horse. Mountain Tim notes that the two of them share a profound bond and that their "hearts are connected," allowing the horse to move with such grace and quietness that its footsteps can barely be heard.↗↗
He is highly perceptive of danger and capable of acting independently to protect himself and assist his rider. During a massive sand avalanche, the horse wisely retreats to the safety of a high hilltop, patiently waiting until the danger passes before galloping back down to reunite with Tim. He is also highly tolerant and peaceable, calmly resting alongside a buffalo named Tarry without showing any signs of territorial aggression or anxiety.↗↗
04Abilities
As a Mustang, Ghost Rider in the Sky possesses incredible endurance and hardiness, perfectly suited for the grueling environment of the American West. Ghost Rider in the Sky's stamina and speed, combined with Tim's expert horsemanship, proves formidable enough to secure 4th place during the highly contested 1st Stage of the Steel Ball Run. Johnny Joestar notes that Tim and Ghost Rider in the Sky were able to catch up to the lead without him even noticing because of Ghost Rider in the Sky's silent hoofbeats. In the light novel Lonesome Tim, it is stated that despite its quietness, it has immense power.↗↗↗↗
05Story
SPOILERS
Steel Ball Run
In 1890, Mountain Tim rides Ghost Rider in the Sky during the Steel Ball Run. The duo manages to cross the finish line of the 1st Stage in fifth place, which is bumped up to fourth place after Gyro Zeppeli is penalized.↗↗
During the 2nd Stage, Tim temporarily abandons the race to investigate a gruesome murder at the request of Sheriff Derek. He rides Ghost Rider in the Sky through the desert, tracking the bloody hoofprints of the killer. Tim eventually catches up to Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar, but is unhorsed when Gyro uses his Spin to launch gravel into Tim's face.↗↗↗↗↗
06Plot details
SPOILERS
Profile details
Status Status based on their final appearance in the part(s) they are featured in: Alive (Part 7)↗
07Appearances
Steel Ball Run Chapter 1: The Steel Ball Run Press Conference (Glimpse)↗
Steel Ball Run Chapter 12: 1st Stage: Disqualified Victory (Mentioned) Mentioned only↗
Steel Ball Run Chapter 13: The Sheriff's Request to Mountain Tim↗
Steel Ball Run Chapter 14: Across the Arizona Desert: Continuing Along the Shortest Route↗
Steel Ball Run Chapter 17: The Desert-Born Outlaws, Part 3↗
08Relationships
| Character | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Tim | Owner | ↗ |
09Sources & attribution
- Ghost Rider in the Sky
Source text: JoJoWiki and its contributors. This entry has been reorganized and condensed for readability under CC BY-SA 4.0. Archived records reflect their capture dates. Referenced manga, anime, and artwork retain their respective copyrights.
Source bibliography (9)
- Steel Ball Run Chapter 20: Gyro Zeppeli's Destiny, Part 1 Open ↗
- Steel Ball Run Chapter 1: The Steel Ball Run Press Conference Open ↗
- Lonesome Tim Chapter 5 Open ↗
- Lonesome Tim Chapter 6 Open ↗
- Steel Ball Run Chapter 12: 1st Stage: Disqualified Victory Open ↗
- Steel Ball Run Chapter 13: The Sheriff's Request to Mountain Tim Open ↗
- Steel Ball Run Chapter 18: The Devil's Palm, Part 1 Open ↗
- Steel Ball Run Chapter 21: Gyro Zeppeli's Destiny, Part 2 Open ↗
- Steel Ball Run Chapter 37: The Green Tomb, Part 2 Open ↗
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