Susanna Thompson (born January 27, 1958) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films Little Giants (1994), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Random Hearts (1999) and Dragonfly (2002). On television, she played Dr. Lenara Kahn in the episode "Rejoined" in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995), the Borg Queen in three episodes of Star Trek: Voyager (1999–2000), Karen Sammler on the drama series Once and Again (1999–2002), and Moira Queen on the series Arrow (2012–2020).

Career Thompson has appeared on stage, winning a Dramatic Award for her role as Luisa in A Shayna Maidel. She was also nominated for Best Actress by the San Diego Critics Circle for her role in Agnes of God.

She may be best known for her television work, which includes playing Karen Sammler on Once and Again, Michelle Generoo in an episode of The X-Files and a recurring role as the Borg Queen in the Star Trek: Voyager two-part episodes "Dark Frontier" (1999) and "Unimatrix Zero" (2000). She also portrayed Denise Hydecker in the 1998 television film The Lake.

One of Thompson's most controversial television appearances was on an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine titled "Rejoined". In the episode, she participated in one of US television's earlier same-sex kisses. The episode first aired on October 30, 1995.

She made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on October 7, 2003 in the season five episode "Mother", as Dr. Greta Heints, a psychiatrist who rehabilitates sex offenders to prepare them to return to society.

Beginning in January 2006, she had a starring role in the short-lived NBC drama The Book of Daniel. In November 2006, she made her first appearance as Army Lieutenant Colonel Hollis Mann on the CBS series NCIS, in the recurring role of Agent Gibbs' love interest. That same week, she appeared on Without a Trace.

In 2009, Thompson starred on the short-lived NBC series Kings, based on the biblical story of David, as Queen Rose Benjamin, an analogue of Ahinoam, the wife of Saul.

In 2012, Thompson started a two season run as Moira Queen in the main cast of the CW series Arrow, returning as a guest in later seasons. She appeared in the recurring role of Carolyn Preston in the NBC series Timeless (2016–2018).

Personal life Thompson earned her bachelor's degree in drama from San Diego State University. Her husband, Martin B. Katz, is a professor there.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes1992 ReceptionistTV movie Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story Christine1993 Ambush in Waco: In the Line of Duty Meg Slaughter of the Innocents Connie Collins1994 In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance TV movie MacShayne: The Final Roll of the Dice Janet Alien Nation: Dark Horizon Lorraine Clark Marina Baiul When a Man Loves a Woman Janet Little Giants Patty Floyd1996 America's Dream Beth AnnTV movie Bermuda Triangle Grace Ghosts of Mississippi Peggy Lloyd 1997 In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory Sylvia WhitmireTV movie 1998 Denise Hydecker1999 Random Hearts Peyton Van Deck Broeck 2000 High Noon Amy Kane TV movie 2002 Dragonfly Emily Darrow2005 Miriam Rance Hello Rory Short film2007 Elaine Tanner TV movie American Pastime Shirley Burrell2009The Whole Truth (2009)Angela Masters 2012 Unbanded Jamie 2018 The Public Marcy Ramstead 2021 Malignant Jeanne Lake

Television Year Title Role Notes 1991 Silk Stalkings ADA Susan Harner Episode: "Pilot"1992 Civil Wars Susan Phelan Lorraine Dallek 2 episodes Star Trek: The Next Generation Varel Episode: "The Next Phase"1993 Star Trek: The Next Generation Inmate Jaya Episode: "Frame of Mind" Bodies of Evidence Elizabeth McCarty Episode: "Flesh and Blood" Michelle Generoo Episode: "Space" 1994 L.A. Law Susan Allner Episode: "Cold Cuts"1995 NYPD Blue Joyce Novak 2 episodes Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Dr. Lenara Kahn Episode: "Rejoined" Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Anna Marie Sheehan Episode: "Fifi's First Christmas" 1997 Roar Gweneth Episode: "Daybreak" 1998 Prey Jane Daniels 2 episodes Players Jean Cameron Episode: "Con-undrum" Michael Hayes Mrs. Boland Episode: "Devotion" 1999 Chicago Hope Francesca Episode: "From Here to Maternity" 1999–2000 Star Trek: Voyager Borg Queen 3 episodes 1999–2002 Once and Again Karen Sammler 49 episodes 2002 Annie MacIntosh Episode: "Upgrade" 2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Dr. Greta Heints Episode: "Mother" 2003–04 Still Life Charlotte Morgan TV series never aired; 5 episodes 2005 Medical Investigation Dr. Kate Ewing 3 episodes Jake in Progress Emma Taylor Episode: "Harpy Birthday" 2006–15 NCIS Army Lt. Col. Hollis Mann Recurring role, 8 episodes2006 Judith Webster 8 episodes CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Janice Cooper Episode: "Killer" Without a Trace Cynthia Neuwirth Episode: "Win Today" 2009 Kings Queen Rose Benjamin 13 episodes 2010 Cold Case Diane Yates 3 episodes 2012–20 Arrow Moira Queen Main role (Seasons 1-2); Voice (Season 3); Special guest (Seasons 5 & 8) 2016–18 Timeless Carol Preston 12 episodes 2017 Legends of Tomorrow Earth-X Gideon Episode: "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4" (voice, uncredited)2023Truth Be Told Sybil Hackman 5 episodes

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