Susanna Thompson
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Greta Heints
1999
Series
NCIS
Hollis Mann
2003
Series
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Janice Cooper
2000
Series
Arrow
Moira Queen
2012
Series
The X-Files
Michelle Generoo
1993
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Varel
1987
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Inmate Jaya
1987
Series
Chicago Hope
Francesca
1994
Series
Star Trek: Voyager
Borg Queen
1995
Series
Without a Trace
Cynthia Neuwirth
2002
Series
Cold Case
Diane Yates
2003
Series
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Dr. Lenara Kahn
1993
Series
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Earth X Gideon (voice)
2016
Series
L.A. Law
Susan Alner
1986
Series
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Anna Marie Sheehan
1993
Series
Silk Stalkings
ADA Susan Harner
1991
Series
Timeless
Carol Preston
2016
Series
Truth Be Told
Sybil Hackman
2019
Series
The Twilight Zone
Annie MacIntosh
2002
Series
Once and Again
Karen Sammler
1999
Film
Malignant
Jeanne
2021
Series
Kings
Queen Rose Benjamin
2009
Series
Medical Investigation
Dr. Kate Ewing
2004
Series
Roar
Gweneth
1997
Film
Dragonfly
Emily Darrow
2002
Series
Civil Wars
Lorraine Dallek
1991
Film
Random Hearts
Peyton Van Den Broeck
1999
Film
When a Man Loves a Woman
Janet
1994
Series
The Book of Daniel
Judith Webster
2006
Film
Little Giants
Patty Floyd
1994
Film
Ghosts of Mississippi
Peggy Lloyd
1996
Film
The Public
Marcy Ramstead
2019
Film
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
Miriam Rance
2005
Series
Still Life
Charlotte Foster-Morgan
2003
Hello
Rory
2014
Film
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
1994
Film
Bermuda Triangle
Grace
1996
Film
Star Trek: Voyager - Dark Frontier
Borg Queen
1999
Film
In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco
Meg
1993
Film
The Lake
Denise Hydecker
1998
Film
In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory
Sylvia Whitmire
1997
Film
High Noon
Amy
2000
Film
MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice
Janet
1994
Film
America's Dream
Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
1996
Film
American Pastime
Shirley Burrell
2007
Film
A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story
Marina Baiul
1994
Film
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
Lorraine Cark
1994
Film
Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story
Christine
1992
Film
The Caseys
1999