Teen Pauline — Pretty

: Her iconic performance of "Jump Up, Super Star!" which brought fans back to her arcade roots.

While the phrase "pretty teen Pauline" can refer to different contexts, it is most prominently linked to the , who was introduced as a "young girl" or "damsel-in-distress" in the original 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game. More recently, the spin-off game Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) officially introduced a teenage version of her. pretty teen pauline

Below is a draft article exploring her evolution from an arcade damsel to a modern teenage icon. : Her iconic performance of "Jump Up, Super Star

Pauline's naming is a story of its own. She was named after , the wife of Nintendo of America’s warehouse manager at the time, Don James. While her initial role was limited to being Mario's first love interest, her iconic red dress and brunette hair eventually became a staple of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. Redefining the "Pretty Teen" Version Below is a draft article exploring her evolution