Susanna Thompson

Biography

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

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Dr. Greta Heints

NCIS

Hollis Mann

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Janice Cooper

Arrow

Moira Queen

Without a Trace

Cynthia Neuwirth

The X-Files

Michelle Generoo

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Varel

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Inmate Jaya

Filmography

• Movies
• TV Shows