Susanna Thompson Biography

Fast Facts

• Received the Dramalogue Award for her role in "A Shayna Maidel" playing the character Luisa
• Graduated from San Diego State University, receiving her bachelor's degree in drama
• Quote: "(On "NCIS") "That crew has worked with each other since JAG․ They like working with each other and they're respected for what they do, so it was a great environment to step into․""
• Received the role of Borg Queen in "Star Trek: Voyager," reprising the role Alice Krige held previously, who refused to reprise her role after filming "Star Trek: First Contact․"
• Made her TV debut as a brief role in the pilot episode of "Silk Stalkings" in 1991
• Her costume and makeup for her role as the Borg Queen on "Star Trek: Voyager" took five hours to assemble, in addition to filming for 18 hours, as well as the hour and a half it took to remove the costume
• Is skilled in the Japanese martial art of Aikido as well as stage combat