Lucinda Walsh

Lucinda Walsh
As the World Turns character
Portrayed byElizabeth Hubbard
Duration1984–2010
First appearanceApril 1984 (April 1984)
Last appearanceSeptember 17, 2010 (September 17, 2010)
Created by
Introduced byMary-Ellis Bunim
In-universe information
Other namesMary Ellen Walters
Lucinda Guest
Lucinda Esteban
Lucinda Dixon
Lucinda Stenbeck
Lucinda Wheatley
OccupationFormer Owner/former CEO of Worldwide Industries
Owner and publisher of City Times
Board member of Memorial Hospital
Former CEO of Walsh Enterprises
Owner of RiverWalk
Parents
  • Gloria Keller
Siblings
Spouse
DaughtersSierra Esteban
Adoptive daughters
Grandchildren

Lucinda Walsh is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns (ATWT). Elizabeth Hubbard played the role from April 1984 until the show's final episode on September 17, 2010. The character is described as a no-nonsense businesswoman and mega-mogul who transformed into one of daytime's most memorable and prolific characters. Hubbard left the show briefly in March 1999, but returned in August of that year. A loving mother and grandmother, while still retaining her edge fiery nature, she has been front and center in some of the show's biggest stories.