Shannon Thornton (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress best known for her role as Keyshawn on the Starz series P-Valley (2020–present). She won a Gracie Allen Award and a Women's Image Network Award for her performance.
Life and career Thornton was born and raised in Connecticut. She has modeled for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products.
Thornton's first television acting role was on Blue Bloods in 2010. She also had recurring roles on Rise, Dynasty, and Power. In 2020, she gained wider prominence as a lead cast member on the Starz drama series P-Valley, on which she portrays Keyshawn, a stripper in an abusive relationship. In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video "Love You Better."
In 2024, Thornton appeared in the erotic thriller film Mea Culpa and later played the lead in the romantic drama film Finding Joy, both directed by Tyler Perry.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 The Week Of Daray 2021 Wouldn't Mean Nuthin''' | Nicole | Short |- |2024 |Mea Culpa| Charlise
|2025 |Finding Joy''Joy
Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 Blue Bloods Sara Episode: "Smack Attack" 2016 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Ashley S. Episode: "Assaulting Reality" 2017 Time After Time Kerry Ann Riley Episode: "Pilot" 2018 Rise Yvonne Thorne Recurring cast Power Quinn Phillips Recurring cast: Season 5 FBI Jill Frey Episode: "Cops and Robbers" 2020–2021 Dynasty Mia Recurring cast: Season 3-4 2020–present P-Valley Keyshawn Harris Main cast 2022 Inventing Anna Natasha Lucas Episode: "Dangerously Close"
Music Videos Year Artist Song Notes 2022 Future "Love You Better" Female Lead
Awards and nominations For P-Valley 2021 – Winner, Gracie Allen Award, Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama 2022 – Winner, Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress, Drama Series (for "White Knight")
References
External links Official Instagram