Muluymuluy Wirrpanda was born at Ngukurr, a significant cultural hub in Arnhem Land. Her father, Molulmi, belonged to the Maḏarrpa clan, a lineage deeply connected to the rich artistic and ceremonial traditions of the region. Her mother’s clan is Maŋgalili, another esteemed Yolŋu group known for its strong cultural and artistic heritage.

Muluymuluy was the young wife of Wakuthi Marawili, one of the oldest and most respected elders in Arnhem Land. Known as "Banbay," meaning "Blind one," due to his poor eyesight, Wakuthi was a revered figure and custodian of Maḏarrpa clan knowledge. Together, Muluymuluy and Wakuthi collaborated on important clan paintings, with her artistic work often guided by his deep cultural insight.

Wakuthi passed away in 2005, leaving a legacy continued by their sons, Djambawa and Nuwandjali Marawili. Both sons play significant roles in the day-to-day management of Yilpara, the Maḏarrpa clan homeland, a place central to the clan's cultural and artistic life. Muluymuluy has worked alongside her sons, contributing her art to the preservation and celebration of Maḏarrpa identity and stories.

Muluymuluy has achieved significant recognition as an artist in her own right. In 2020, we held her first solo exhibition, BULWUTJA – Muluymuluy Wirrpanda. She was a finalist in the 39th and 41st Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Most recently, she won the 2023 National Emerging Art Prize – First Nation Artist Award, further cementing her position as an important voice in contemporary Indigenous art