Wrinkly Kong is the wife of Cranky Kong and grandmother of Donkey Kong. She is also an intelligent ally of the Kongs. Regardless of her death after Donkey Kong Land 3, her spirit continues participating in games, and aiding the other Kongs.
She appears in most Donkey Kong games. In most of the games she appears in, she provides information or hints. She has been playable only in two games. She also made an appearance in one comic.