Laurie Strode

Laurie Strode is a character from the Halloween series. She first appeared in Halloween (1978) as a high school student who becomes targeted by serial killer Michael Myers, in which she was portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis. Created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Laurie appeared in nine of thirteen films in the series (and is seen briefly in photographs and video footage in at least two others). The character has subsequently been represented in various other media, including novels, video games, and comic books.

Laurie Strode
Halloween character
Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in Halloween (1978)
First appearanceHalloween (1978)
Last appearanceHalloween Ends (2022)
Created byJohn Carpenter
Debra Hill
Portrayed by1978–2022
Jamie Lee Curtis
Nichole Drucker (young, Halloween II)
2007–2009
Scout Taylor-Compton
Uncredited baby (infant)
Voiced byCatherine Lecours
(Dead by Daylight)
In-universe information
Full name1981–2002
Laurie Strode (née Cynthia Ann Myers)
Keri Tate
2007–2009
Laurie Strode (née Angel Myers)
TitleShe Who Will Not Die
Occupation1978–1981
Student
Babysitter
H20
Headmistress
Remake:
Student
Babysitter
Children1988–1995
Jamie Lloyd
(daughter; deceased)
H20:
John Tate (son)
2018–2022:
Karen Nelson
(daughter; deceased)
Relatives
 
  • Original:
    Judith Myers
    (biological sister; deceased)
    Michael Myers
    (biological brother)
    Peter/Don Myers
    (biological father; deceased)
    Edith/Deborah Myers
    (biological mother; deceased)
    Pamela Strode
    (adopted mother; deceased)
    Morgan Strode
    (adopted father; deceased)
    John Strode
    (adopted uncle; deceased)
    Debra Strode
    (adopted aunt; deceased)
    Tim Strode
    (adopted cousin; deceased)
    Kara Strode
    (adopted cousin)
    Danny Strode
    (adopted first cousin once removed)
    2018–2022:
    Karen Nelson
    (daughter; deceased)
    Ray Nelson
    (son-in-law; deceased)
    Allyson Nelson
    (granddaughter)
StatusDeceased (original and H20 continuity)
Alive (remake and Blumhouse continuity)

Most entries in the franchise depict Laurie as Michael's younger sister, although this detail is not present in the first film and was also disregarded by the most recent entries - the 2018 film and its two sequels. The character is primarily portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis, who appears as Laurie in the original film and six of its sequels. In the two films directed by Rob Zombie, she is played by Scout Taylor-Compton. Academic materials widely cite Laurie as one of the early and more influential examples of the "final girl" slasher film archetype.

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