Lightning has intrigued mankind for centuries, and it’s understandable, given that it has the power to turn night into day and has always been followed by fire or thunder. Lightning bolts have been depicted on our bodies for almost as long as humanity has been inking its bodies. A lightning bolt signifies power, speed, and decisiveness when executed correctly. A lightning bolt represents a split-second moment (unlike a thunderbolt), but it’s different from it. In the same way that other tattoos on an artist’s flash sheet represent nothing specific, this imagery does the same.

It’s important to understand that not all lightning bolt tattoos are the same, as they may symbolize inequality, racism, or fascism. The SS, for example, has been compared to a lightning bolt due to its pointy ends resembling the natural discharge. SS represents the Schutzstaffel in Nazi Germany and has come to be associated with white supremacy and neo-Nazi thought.

There are several meanings attached to lightning bolt tattoos and lightning bolts in general, depending on the people and culture. Before permanently applying your lightning bolt tattoo, it’s always a good idea to become familiar with the nuances of your design. We have, however, made a loss of the celebrities who are donning lightning tattoos in great style. Hope you feel inspired looking at your favorite celebs.

List of 22 Celebrities with Lightning Tattoo Designs

• Ariana Grande Lightning Tattoo Design Behind Right Ear

Earlier this year, Arianna Grande got an outline of a lightning bolt inked behind her right ear. It’s almost certainly a Harry Potter tattoo since she’s a known Harry Potter fan. She hasn’t discussed this tattoo, but it’s likely she’s inspired by that series.

Pete Davidson, who is her fiance, also has a lightning bolt tattoo on his wrist, though it looks quite different. His Harry Potter tattoo has been around for years, but it was one of his other Harry Potter tattoos that caught Ariana’s eye in their first meeting on the set of SNL. Zach Sang recalled what she saw where he had his sleeve [up] and the Deathly Hallows [on his arm], as well as the tiniest bit of a quote from Dumbledore. She was interested in him anyway because he was cute, but when she saw the tattoos, it sealed her heart