Nicky Muir

Since joining the studio in 2004 on King Kong, she has advanced through production roles to lead client relationships and financial oversight for some of the world’s most ambitious visual effects projects. Notably, she served as VFX Producer on Avatar: The Way of Water both on set and during its extensive post-production phases.

Over nearly two decades at Wētā, Nicky has contributed to numerous landmark projects, including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Hobbit trilogy, and Game of Thrones Seasons 7 and 8.

Her collaborative approach has supported directors and production teams in delivering visually groundbreaking work on time and on budget.

Originally from Taranaki, New Zealand, Nicky holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology and Electronic Commerce from Victoria University.

Among her industry recognitions are a 2019 HPA Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy win for Game of Thrones.

She considers working across the Avatar franchise her crowning achievement and remains passionate about partnering with talented teams on projects that push creative and technological boundaries.