Summer Glau

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Characters played by Summer Glau

Cameron — Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008)

Terminator sent to protect John Connor in The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

River Tam — Firefly (2002)

Child prodigy and Simon's sister, smuggled aboard the Serenity as cargo. Her brain was experimented on by Alliance scientists, causing schizophrenia-like symptoms and telepathic abilities. She eventually finds healing by being accepted into the crew's found family.

River Tam — Serenity (2005)

A child genius conditioned by Alliance scientists into a psychic assassin, River is rescued by her brother Simon Tam and hidden aboard Serenity. Her subconscious knowledge of Miranda drives the investigation, and after overcoming her conditioning, she kills the attacking Reavers and becomes Serenity's new pilot.

Kara Zor-El / Supergirl — Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)

Kryptonian survivor, Superman's cousin, and skilled warrior.

Christine Prancer — Help for the Holidays (2012)

A cheerful elf dispatched by Santa Claus to the VanCamp family to demonstrate the true meaning of Christmas and help restore holiday joy to their home.

Lindsey Ross Forrest — Deadly Honeymoon (2010)

Lindsey is a young Boston woman who marries Trevor Forrest in Hawaii and becomes the center of the investigation after he disappears from their cruise suite. She remembers pushing him overboard during an argument but leaves without seeking help, later receiving a settlement while Gwen suspects her of murder.

Gwen — Knights of Badassdom (2014)

A female LARPer who bonds with Joe during the event. She survives the succubus rampage and later forms a doom metal band with Joe.

Jack Abernathy — Mammoth (2006)

Jack is Frank's daughter and attends the local party with her boyfriend, Squirrelly, when the creature attacks. She survives with Squirrelly, reunites with Frank and Agent Powers, and helps carry out the plan at the factory before escaping with the surviving group.

Lindsey Goodwin — The Initiation of Sarah (2006)

Lindsey is Sarah's twin sister, initially eager to join Alpha Nu after Corrine promises her beauty and a chance to outshine Sarah. She is eventually revealed to be the true One, whose blood activates the Knife of Truth. Imprisoned for sacrifice, Lindsey is rescued by Sarah and later healed by Dr. Hunter.

Maggie Moon — The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy (2011)

A resilient frontier woman, likely operating in a saloon or civilian capacity. She serves as a grounding presence and potential confidante amid the chaos of outlaws and lawmen clashing.

Career Overview

Summer Glau has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman / Batman (Animated) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Firefly, Serenity. 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
30
Birth Date
1981-07-24
Birth Place
San Antonio, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q236854), public domain (CC0).