Susanna Thompson was born on January 27, 1958, in San Diego, California, and she has built a successful career as an American actress.

She began her journey in the world of acting with theater, winning a Dramatic Award for her role as Luisa in the play "A Shayna Maidel" and earning a nomination for Best Actress by the San Diego Critics Circle for her role in "Agnes of God."

Her transition to television and film saw her take on a variety of roles, including Karen Sammler on the drama series "Once and Again" and the Borg Queen in "Star Trek: Voyager."

Her personal life is closely tied to her professional one, as she is married to Martin Katz, a professor at San Diego State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in drama. Her passion for acting is matched by her love for horseback riding, and she has also lent her voice to various video games and animated series.

Susanna Thompson has appeared in numerous films such as "Little Giants," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Random Hearts," and "Dragonfly." She has also been a part of popular TV shows like "Arrow," where she played Moira Queen, and "NCIS," where she portrayed Army Lieutenant Colonel Hollis Mann.