The Operator

The Operator is the antagonist character in Marble Hornets. Despite being based on the Slender Man, the Operator was created before the modern Slender Man mythos. The characters depiction has influenced the Slender Man mythos mainly as a whole.

Appearance
The Operator has pale white skin. They wear a business suit with a black tie. They have a featureless face. Their arms are out of proportion with the rest of their body, tough they often change appearance from time to time.

Abilities And Distinctions From Slender Man

 * The Operator can distort video and audio.
 * The Operator does not have tentacle like abilities.
 * The Operator does not have limitations in movement, though moves rarely when filmed.
 * The Operator can extend their body parts.
 * The Operator brands victims with the Operator symbol.
 * The Operator’s appearance can cause physical pain and debilitation.
 * The Operator can wipe periods of memory from their victims.
 * The Operator does have control over the day and night cycle.

Trivia

 * In an interview, Wagner and DeLage (the creators of Marble Hornets) were questioned about how they made the Operator. They did not give an official answer, stating that they would not reveal the method of making the Operator, as it would “ruin the fun.”