- Grace O'Malley, an Irish pirate who lived in the 16th century. She was known as the "Pirate Queen of Connaught" and was a formidable fighter.
- Mary Read, an English pirate who lived in the 18th century. She dressed as a man and served on several pirate ships before her true identity was discovered.
- Ching Shih, a Chinese pirate who lived in the 19th century. She was the leader of a fleet of more than 800 ships and was one of the most successful pirates of all time.
- Jeanne de Clisson, a French noblewoman who turned to piracy after her husband was killed by the English. She was known as the "Lioness of Brittany" and was a fierce and fearless warrior.