Hunter began working in adult entertainment as a dancer at the Latin Quarter in New York City. It was there that she met actress Hyapatia Lee, who suggested she perform in movies. Hunter made her porn debut in 1988, appearing in the film Heather Hunter On Fire. She went on to have a successful career that peaked in the mid 90s, becoming known for her interracial and lesbian themed scenes. Over the course of her career, Hunter worked with many of the industry's finest production companies, including Vivid, Hustler Video, Legend Video, Global Media International, and a few others. Hunter worked in the industry until 2004, retiring with about 70 titles to her credit.