Susanna Thompson
Acting
Susanna Thompson is an accomplished American actress, born on January 27, 1958, in San Diego, California. She is best known for her versatile performances across television, film, and stage. On television, Thompson gained widespread attention for her roles as Karen Sammler on "Once and Again," Moira Queen on the CW series "Arrow," Queen Rose Benjamin on NBC’s "Kings," and for her appearances in the Star Trek universe, notably as Dr. Lenara Kahn in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and the Borg Queen in "Star Trek: Voyager." Her film credits include prominent roles in "Little Giants," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Random Hearts," "Dragonfly," and "Malignant." Thompson's stage career has also been notable, earning her a Dramatic Award for her performance in "A Shayna Maidel" and a San Diego Critics Circle nomination for "Agnes of God." Educated at San Diego State University, where her husband Martin Katz is a professor, Thompson is respected for her depth, range, and memorable portrayals throughout her multi-decade career.
Known for
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movieMalignant
2021
Jeanne
tvTruth Be Told
2019
Sybil Hackman
movieThe Public
2019
Marcy Ramstead
tvTimeless
2016
Carol Preston
tvDC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Earth X Gideon (voice)
tvArrow
2012
Moira Queen
tvKings
2009
Queen Rose Benjamin
movieAmerican Pastime
2007
Shirley Burrell
tvThe Book of Daniel
2006
Judith Webster
movieThe Ballad of Jack and Rose
2005
Miriam Rance
tvMedical Investigation
2004
Dr. Kate Ewing
tvCold Case
2003
Diane Yates
tvNCIS
2003
Hollis Mann
tvStill Life
2003
Charlotte Foster-Morgan
tvWithout a Trace
2002
Cynthia Neuwirth
tvThe Twilight Zone
2002
Annie MacIntosh
movieDragonfly
2002
Emily Darrow
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Janice Cooper
movieRandom Hearts
1999
Peyton Van Den Broeck
tvOnce and Again
1999
Karen Sammler
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Dr. Greta Heints
movieThe Lake
1998
Denise Hydecker
tvRoar
1997
Gweneth
movieIn the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory
1997
Sylvia Whitmire
movieGhosts of Mississippi
1996
Peggy Lloyd
movieAmerica's Dream
1996
Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
tvStar Trek: Voyager
1995
Borg Queen
movieA Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story
1994
Marina Baiul
movieAlien Nation: Dark Horizon
1994
Lorraine Cark
movieLittle Giants
1994
Patty Floyd
tvChicago Hope
1994
Francesca
tvThe X-Files
1993
Michelle Generoo
tvStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Dr. Lenara Kahn
tvDr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
Anna Marie Sheehan
tvCivil Wars
1991
Lorraine Dallek
tvSilk Stalkings
1991
ADA Susan Harner
tvStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Varel / Inmate Jaya
tvL.A. Law
1986
Susan Alner