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The Horsemen's origin remains unclear and has yet to be presented in [[Canon]]. Their actual ages remain unknown, however Death is the oldest Horseman as he existed during the origin creation of timethe universe. War refers to the other Horsemen as his siblings, yet their relationship to each other is somewhat unclear. Pestilence professes allegiance to War and Famine, and is distressed that both fell into an impaired state due to the actions of Sam and Dean, so much so that he disobeyed Lucifer's commands and tormented them.

In ''[[Supernatural]]'', War is the first Horseman to appear, Famine was the second, Pestilence was the third, and Death was the final Horseman to appear. Their abilities vary, but all appear capable of causing widespread destruction in one form or another.<ref name="five02">[[5.02 Good God, Y'All]]</ref><ref name="five19">[[5.19 Hammer of the Gods]]</ref><ref name="five21" /> They read human thoughts and emotions.<ref name="five02" /><ref name="five14">[[5.14 My Bloody Valentine]]</ref> The Horsemen can teleport themselves,<ref name="five21" /> move objects telekinetically,<ref name="five14" /> and be invisible to humans when they choose to be. Sam's powers do not work on the Horsemen, though they can have an indirect impact.<ref name="five14" /> In addition to these powers, they each possess unique abilities that coincide with their apocalyptic roles. War can alter human perception, making people see enemies where there are none. Famine can affect people's urges and addictions. Pestilence can create and manipulate deadly diseases in humans. Death has full control over life and death itself, and is able to kill with a touch or dramatic event. War, Famine and Pestilence cannot fully manage and maintain their powers or their roles in the Apocalypse without their rings. [[Ruby's Knife]] can damage War, Famine and Pestilence enough to remove their rings, though as yet nothing has been shown to kill them.

Death, also known as the Pale Horseman, is affiliated with Famine, War and Pestilence, although he is far more powerful than them. Death wears a ring with a white stone; unlike his brothers, Death's powers do not come from his ring. Death can kill by creating massive storms, tsunamis and hurricanes, or by using a simple gesture. Death can also resurrect dead people. According to Bobby, Death has been kept restrained prior to the Apocalypse, and the last time Death was free, "Noah was building a boat.". Death is released from his cage in [[5.10 Abandon All Hope...]] by Lucifer's spell. Death acts under Lucifer's direction for most of Season 5season five, but resents the [[archangel]]'s control over him. He willingly gives his ring to Dean to stop the Apocalypse. After Lucifer's defeat, Death remains free, possibly directing the [[reaper]]s. It is he that eventually returns Sam's [[soul]].

War wears a simple gold ring, which is the only ring without a colored stone. His ring allows him to affect the perception of humans. Sam and Dean get War's ring after cutting off his finger using Ruby's Knifeknife.<ref name="five02" /> Famine wears a ring that is silver, engraved, and has a black stone. His ring affects human urges (lust, hunger, and addictions). Sam and Dean get Famine's ring after Sam exorcises demons out of Famine's body.<ref name="five14" /> Pestilence wears a ring with a green stone.<ref name="five19" /> He uses the ring to trigger any diseases in his victims. Sam and Dean get the ring after [[Castiel]] cuts off Pestilence's finger using Ruby's Knifeknife.<ref name="five21" /> Death wears a ring with a white stone. Death's powers are not completely derived from his ring.

The rings have another function, which is first revealed in a hidden message recorded on a ''[[Casa Erotica]] '' DVD by [[Gabriel]] just prior to his death.<ref name="five19" /> The message explains how Sam and Dean can trap Lucifer in [[Lucifer's Cage]]. The keys to the cage are the rings worn by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

The fate of War, Famine, and Pestilence's rings following the final confrontation with Lucifer has yet to be revealed. Death's ring is known to have been buried on the grounds of [[Singer Salvage Yard]], until, at Death's request, Dean uses the ring to act as Death for 24 hours. In return, Death will raise Sam's soul from the cageLucifer's Cage.<ref name="six11">[[6.11 Appointment in Samarra]]</ref> While Dean doesn't keep his side of the [[deal]], Death does return Sam's soul. , and Dean returns the ring to Death.<ref name="six11" />

Each Horseman owns a car and uses it to travel to locations around Earth. Each car symbolizes a horse and mirrors the color of its owners steed in lore. See [[War's Mustang]], [[Famine's Car]], [[Pestilence's Car]], and [[Death's Cadillac]].

[[War ]] causes havoc in a town when he convinces the townspeople that some of them are being possessed by demons[[demon]]s, when in fact none are. He is banished when Sam and Dean remove a ring from him that seems related to his power.

Lucifer undertakes a ritual to release the most fearsome Horseman, [[Death]]. It involves killing all the women and children in a town, and then the men, who are possessed by demons, sacrifice themselves. He then performs an invocation. Death rises, but is not seen.

[[Famine ]] arrives in town and causes everyone's cravings to turn rabid. People start killing each other and themselves. He infects [[Sam]], who craves demon blood, and Castiel, whose vessel had a fondness for red meat, but [[Dean]] is unaffected. Famine says this is because Dean is already "dead inside.". Famine is stopped when, after consuming demons that Sam had exorcised from their hosts, Sam exorcises those demons from his body. The brothers take his ring.

In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Death causes previously dead townspeople to come back to life, including [[Bobby]]'s wife, [[Karen Singer|Karen]]. These [[zombies]] then turn and attack the town, but are stopped by Sam, Dean, Bobby, and [[Sheriff Mills]]. Death sends Karen back with a warning: that because Bobby is helping Sam say '"no' " to Lucifer, Death has his eye on him. Karen describes Death as "A really thin man, almost like a skeleton," but he is not seen in this episode.

[[Pestilence ]] arrives at a small store, and enters, coughing and spreading germs and phlegm everywhere. He buys some flu medication and leaves. As he drives, his car fills with flies.

[[Crowley]] offers to help Sam and Dean find Pestilence by tracking down and cutting a deal with [[Brady]], who Crowley calls "the Horsemen's stable boy." Brady is in charge of the plan at [[Niveus Pharmaceuticals]]. He uses the [[Goblet goblet of Bloodblood]] ritual to communicate with Pestilence about the progress on the vaccine. At one point, Brady comments that War and Famine aren't dead, but they have been taken out of the game, telling Dean

Death stops in a pizzeria for lunch, killing everyone inside (possibly unintentionally) and is found by Dean, who attempts to sneak up on him with Death's Scythescythe. However, the scythe begins to burn hot in Death's presence, forcing Dean to drop it and alerting the Horseman to his presence. Rather than showing hostility toward Dean, the Horseman thanks him for returning the Scythe scythe before asking Dean to join him at the table. Death then reveals that he has been waiting for a while to talk with Dean.

Death explains that Lucifer, whom he describes as "a bratty child,", has him bound by a spell and is using him to create Apocalyptic chaos.

Dean tries to make a deal with Death to get Sam's soul back. Death agrees on the proviso provision that Dean wears the his ring and performs Death's duties for a day. Dean retrieves the ring from where he had buried it at Bobby's place. While Dean doesn't keep his side of the deal, Death does return Sam's soul. , and Dean returns the ring to Death. Death says he wants Dean to keep investigating Purgatory.

*Alastair refers to them as '"amigos'."