| Catherine Tramell | |
|---|---|
| Basic Instinct character | |
 Stone as Tramell in Basic Instinct | |
| First appearance | Basic Instinct (1992) |
| Last appearance | Basic Instinct 2 (2006) |
| Created by | Joe Eszterhas |
| Portrayed by | Sharon Stone |
Catherine Tramell is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the film Basic Instinct (1992) and its sequel Basic Instinct 2 (2006). Tramell, created by writer Joe Eszterhas, is played by Sharon Stone in both films. Tramell is considered to be one of Stone's most iconic roles,[1][2] with Stone describing Tramell to be her most famous and relevant character.[3] Tramell was nominated for the American Film Institute's list of the "Best Villains",[4] and was named one of the greatest characters by Entertainment Weekly in 2010.[5]
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- ^ "Sharon Stone named a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters at Cannes". July 16, 2021.
- ^ ""You Can't Shame Me": Sharon Stone on How Basic Instinct Nearly Broke Her, Before Making Her a Star". Vanity Fair. March 18, 2021.
- ^ "100 Greatest Heroes and Villains - AFI".
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (June 1, 2010). "The 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years: Here's our full list!". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved July 7, 2012.