The character has become a fan favourite in the Alien franchise, and has been noted as one of Bill Paxton's most iconic and notable roles.

has been referenced numerous times in popular culture, and the character has been paid tribute to following Paxton's death in 2017.

Though initially a braggart, Hudson's confidence turns to panic when most of his fellow marines are killed by Aliens during the mission.

Paxton added the phrase "Contents under pressure... do not puncture" and a reference to his fiancée (later wife), Louise Newbury, to his armor.

"[10] Bill Paxton claimed to have improvised many of his lines, including the famous "Game over, man!"

Producer Gale Anne Hurd stated that "[Paxton] made going to work fun”.

has been parodied in later works of science fiction and popular culture such as Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Family Guy, Halo: Combat Evolved, Robot Chicken and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.

[22][23][24] In Fallout: New Vegas, if the player has the "Wild Wasteland" perk, a character can be heard quoting Hudson during the game's final mission.