Laura Palmer

Laura Palmer
Twin Peaks character
First appearance"Pilot" (1990)
Last appearance"Part 18" (2017)
Created byDavid Lynch
Mark Frost
Portrayed bySheryl Lee
Duration1990–1991, 1992, 2014, 2017
In-universe information
OccupationStudent
Sales assistant
Part-time waitress
Prostitute
FamilyPalmer
Significant otherBobby Briggs
James Hurley
RelativesLeland Palmer (father)
Sarah Palmer (mother)
Beth Ferguson (maternal aunt)
Donald Ferguson (uncle)
Maddy Ferguson (cousin)
ReligionEpiscopalian
NationalityAmerican
Date of birthJuly 22, 1972 (1972-07-22)[1]
Date of deathFebruary 24, 1989 (1989-02-24)

Laura Palmer is a fictional character in the Twin Peaks franchise and the primary focus of the series. She is portrayed by Sheryl Lee and was created by the series creators David Lynch and Mark Frost. She first appears in the ABC original series Twin Peaks. A high school student whose death is the catalyst for the events of the series, Palmer is the protagonist in Lynch's prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), which depicts the final week of her life leading up to her murder. Laura also appears in the novels, Twin Peaks: The Return (2017), and a variety of merchandise based on the series.

  1. ^ "1991 Star Pics Twin Peaks #14 - Laura Palmer". The Trading Card database. April 20, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2019.