Kootenichela deppi is an extinct arthropod described from the Middle Cambrian of the Kootenay National Park, Canada.

It is originally considered to be a member of "great appendage arthropods",[1] although subsequent studies questioned its affinity.

[1] The species name deppi comes from the actor Johnny Depp, after his role as Edward Scissorhands in the film of the same name.

David Legg, the discoverer of Kootenichela, said: "When I first saw the pair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species I could not help but think of Edward Scissorhands.

In truth, I am also a bit of a Depp fan and so what better way to honour the man than to immortalise him as an ancient creature that once roamed the sea?