Ink Master (season 1)

The first season of the tattoo reality competition Ink Master debuted on Sprike on January 17 and concluded on March 6, 2012 with a total of 8 episodes. The show is hosted and judged by Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, with accomplished tattoo artists Chris Núñez and Oliver Peck serving as series regular judges. The winner will receive a $100,000 prize, a feature in Inked and the title of Ink Master.

The winner of this season was Melissa Heckart.

This season was followed by season two.

Contestants
Names, ages, and cities stated are at time of filming.