Zantar was a guest character on Xena: Warrior Princess, appearing in "If the Shoe Fits". He was a warlord that had escaped from prison and reunited with his small band of men, only to be recaptured by Xena (Of whom it was implied that he had met before). His character was featured in Xena's version of Cinderella, where he was portrayed as Sidero, one of the Ugly Sisters. He was played by Chris Ryan.