Drawing Karen Gillen

Karen Sheila Gillan (/ˈɡɪlən/; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She first began acting with guest roles on television, before having her breakthrough for portraying Amy Pond, a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor, in the BBC One series Doctor Who (2010–2013), for which she received critical acclaim, and she received several awards and nominations. Gillan's early film roles include the horror film Outcast (2010) and the romantic comedy film Not Another Happy Ending (2013).

Gillan relocated to the US in 2013, and first received recognition for starring in the film Oculus (2013) and playing the lead in the ABC/Hulu series Selfie (2014). She then received widespread success for portraying Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films (2014–present), and for portraying Ruby Roundhouse in the Jumanji film series (2017–present). On the stage, Gillan appeared in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence (2011) and made her Broadway debut in the play Time to Act (2013). She wrote, directed, and starred in the drama film The Party's Just Beginning (2018), for which she earned acclaim.

Gillan has earned several accolades, including winning an Empire Award, a National Television Award, a Teen Choice Award, and being nominated for a BAFTA Scotland Award and a Saturn Award. Aside from acting, Gillan has also been noted for her public image and activism, particularly towards suicide prevention.