Katherine Waterston, born Katherine Boyer Waterston on March 3, 1980, in Westminster, London, is a British-American actress known for her versatile performances in both film and theater.

She is the daughter of actor Sam Waterston and former model Lynn Louisa Woodruff, and she holds dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom. She was raised in Connecticut and attended the Loomis Chaffee School, graduating in 1998. She later pursued her passion for acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.

Katherine Waterston made her feature film debut in the legal thriller "Michael Clayton" (2007) and went on to appear in supporting roles in films such as "Robot & Frank" (2012), "Being Flynn" (2012), and "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" (2013).

Her breakthrough performance came in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" (2014), which earned her critical acclaim. She continued to build her career with roles in "Steve Jobs" (2015), where she portrayed Chrisann Brennan, and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016), where she played Tina Goldstein, a role she reprised in the sequels.

Katherine Waterston has also been active in theater, performing in plays such as "Los Angeles" (2007) and "Bachelorette" (2010). Her versatility and dedication to her craft have earned her a reputation as a talented and reliable actress. Her other notable film roles include "Alien: Covenant" (2017), "Logan Lucky" (2017), "The Current War" (2017), "Mid90s" (2018), and "The World to Come" (2020).

Her lifestyle reflects her commitment to her art, often immersing herself in her roles and collaborating with esteemed directors and actors. She is known for her towering height, standing at 5'11" (1.80 m), and her ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters. In 2019, she became a mother, adding a new dimension to her life.