Carol Hathaway

Carol Hathaway, MSN, RN
Julianna Margulies as Carol Hathaway
First appearanceSeptember 19, 1994
(1x01, "24 Hours")
Last appearanceMarch 12, 2009
(15x19, "Old Times")
Portrayed byJulianna Margulies
Duration1994–2000, 2009
In-universe information
GenderFemale
TitleNurse Manager (1994–2000), Transplant Coordinator (2009)
OccupationRegistered Nurse and Charge Nurse
FamilyHelen Hathaway (mother)
Unnamed father (deceased)
Unnamed Sisters
SpouseDoug Ross (husband)
ChildrenTess and Kate Ross (daughters with Doug, born on November 25, 1999)
BornMay 8, 1967
ReligionEastern Orthodoxy

Carol Hathaway is a fictional character from the NBC medical drama series ER, portrayed by actress Julianna Margulies. She is the nurse manager in the ER. She regularly appeared throughout the series from the pilot episode to her penultimate episode of the show's sixth season. She was mentioned throughout the series and made her final appearance in season fifteen, the show's last season, when she is revealed to have a new career as a transplant coordinator.