Claire Fraser (character)
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Sassenach" (2014) | |
Created by | Diana Gabaldon |
Portrayed by | Caitríona Balfe |
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Full name | Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall/Fraser/Grey |
Title | Lady Broch Tuarach |
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Nationality | British |
Claire Beauchamp (who adopts the surnames Randall, Fraser, and Grey at various times) is a fictional character in the Outlander series of multi-genre novels by American author Diana Gabaldon, and its television adaptation. In the series, Claire is a married World War II nurse visiting Scotland who finds herself transported from 1945 back to 1743. There she finds adventure, war and romance with the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser. Smart, stubborn and willful, Claire uses her wits, practical medical skills and knowledge of the future to survive in the 18th century.
Claire is portrayed by Irish actress
Character
When visiting Scotland, married
Gabaldon originally intended Outlander to be straight historical fiction, but after a few days of writing Claire she realized that the character did not behave like an 18th century woman. Gabaldon eventually leaned into the modern approach to Claire, which prompted the introduction of time travel.[3] Claire is often described as stubborn and impatient, and she refuses to conform to the 18th century societal expectations of women. Practicing medicine and putting to use her 20th century medical knowledge leads to numerous accusations of witchcraft, including a witch trial.
Outlander novels
- Outlander (1991)
- Dragonfly in Amber (1992)
- Voyager (1994)
- Drums of Autumn (1997)
- The Fiery Cross (2001)
- A Breath of Snow and Ashes (2005)
- An Echo in the Bone (2009)
- Written in My Own Heart's Blood (2014)
- Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone (2021)
Television series
Claire is portrayed by Irish actress Caitríona Balfe in the Starz television series Outlander.[2]
Awards and nominations
Balfe won a
References
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- ^ Ksiazek, Sarah (June 26, 2015). "Outlander's Caitríona Balfe Won a Saturn Award!". Outlander TV News. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
- ^ Cohen, David S. (June 23, 2016). "The Force Awakens Rings Up Eight Saturn Awards". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
- ^ "2016 People's Choice Awards: Nominees & Winners". People's Choice. Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ "Caitríona Balfe". Golden Globe Awards. Retrieved June 26, 2020.