Jesse is a character who only appeared in Mortal Kombat: A Novel. He was a fighter who participated in the Mortal Kombat tournament with his friend Pete. Jesse told Johnny Cage that Pete was a "wicked fast skier." Jesse, along with Sonya Blade, was one of the few Earthrealm fighters who didn't think his food was weird, even taking seconds and thirds. Cage wished good luck to him in the tournament.
It is unknown if Jesse survived the Mortal Kombat tournament.