Daisy Ridley

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Characters played by Daisy Ridley

Rey — Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Force-sensitive scavenger who becomes a Jedi

Rey — Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

Force-sensitive scavenger, last Jedi, protagonist of sequel trilogy

Rey — Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

Scavenger who discovers her Force sensitivity and Jedi heritage.

Miss Mary Debenham — Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

Governess traveling on the Orient Express.

Joey Locke — Cleaner (2025)

Former soldier turned window cleaner who cares for her autistic brother Michael. During a terrorist takeover of her workplace, she narrowly escapes, is framed by the new leader Noah, and infiltrates the building to rescue hostages, ultimately killing Noah and exposing corporate corruption.

Ava — We Bury the Dead (2026)

Ava is an American physiotherapist who volunteers for the Australian body-recovery effort after the weapon detonation. She abandons the mission with Clay to search for her husband Mitch, survives Riley’s attack, kills him when he becomes violent, and ultimately discovers Katie Harris’s healthy newborn, embracing a new purpose after her marriage collapses.

Trudy Ederle — Young Woman and the Sea (2024)

Trudy Ederle is the determined swimmer at the center of the story. After surviving measles and overcoming her father's resistance, she becomes a record-breaking athlete, endures an Olympic disappointment, and ultimately crosses the English Channel with support from her family, Charlotte Epstein, and Bill Burgess.

Cottontail Rabbit — Peter Rabbit (2018)

Live-action portrayal of the triplet sister.

Ophelia — Ophelia (2019)

Willful and free-spirited lady-in-waiting to Queen Gertrude. She secretly romances and marries Prince Hamlet, uncovers King Hamlet's murder by Claudius, fakes her death using a poison to escape, and eventually leaves Elsinore in exile with her newborn daughter.

Viola Eade — Chaos Walking (2021)

The sole survivor of a crashed colony ship from Earth. As a woman in a male-dominated society, she helps Todd uncover the lies of Prentisstown and becomes the catalyst for change on the planet.

Fran — Sometimes I Think About Dying (2024)

Main protagonist living in a small Oregon coastal town. Works at a drab office, avoids social interactions, and frequently daydreams about dying. Gradually opens up to Robert, reveals personal fears, and overcomes her initial fear of forming friendships.

Helena — The Marsh King's Daughter (2023)

The protagonist who survived childhood captivity in the wilderness. As an adult, she builds a suburban life with her husband and daughter, concealing her traumatic past and facial tattoos. When her captor resurfaces, she assists law enforcement, confronts him, and ultimately kills him to protect her family.

Career Overview

Daisy Ridley has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Wars with 3 titles. Signature works include Ebenezer, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
65
Birth Date
1992-04-10
Birth Place
Westminster, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q16738674), public domain (CC0).