Claire Fraser (character)

For the American microbiologist, see Claire M. Fraser.
Claire Fraser
Outlander character

Caitriona Balfe as Claire Fraser
First appearance Novel:
Outlander (1991)
Television:
Outlander (2014)
Last appearance Novel:
Written in My Own Heart's Blood (2014)
Created by Diana Gabaldon
Portrayed by Caitriona Balfe
Information
Full name Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall Fraser
Aliases Sassenach
Spouse(s)
  • Frank Randall
  • Jamie Fraser
Relatives
  • Faith Fraser (daughter; deceased)
  • Brianna Fraser (daughter)
  • Fergus Fraser (adopted son)
Nationality British

Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall Fraser is a fictional character in the Outlander series of multi-genre novels by American author Diana Gabaldon, and its television adaptation. The series begins in 1945 as married World War II nurse Claire Beauchamp Randall finds herself transported back to Scotland in 1743. There she finds adventure, war and romance with the dashing Highland warrior James Fraser.[1][2] Smart, stubborn and willful, Claire uses her wits, practical medical skills and knowledge of the future to survive in the 18th century.

Claire is portrayed by Irish actress Caitriona Balfe in the Starz television series Outlander. Balfe won a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television in 2015,[3] and a People's Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress in 2016.[4] She also received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 2015.

Novels

References

  1. ↑ Reese, Jennifer (November 27, 2007). "Book Review: Lord John and the Hand of Devils (2007)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. ↑ Ng, Philiana (May 8, 2014). "Starz's Outlander Gets First Poster, Premiere Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ksiazek, Sarah (June 26, 2015). "Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe Won a Saturn Award!". Outlander TV News. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ "2016 People's Choice Awards: Nominees & Winners". People's Choice. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
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