Catherine Sutherland is an accomplished Australian-American actress recognized for her influential role as the second Pink Power Ranger, a character she portrayed across multiple iterations of the Power Rangers television series and films. After joining the iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1995, Catherine Sutherland quickly rose to international recognition as the second Pink Power Ranger, Katherine ‘Kat’ Hillard, taking over the pivotal role from Amy Jo Johnson’s character. Her impactful tenure continued across multiple iterations of the franchise, starring in Power Rangers Zeo (1996) and Power Rangers Turbo (1997), where she was the first Pink Turbo Ranger. Sutherland also featured prominently in Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997), cementing her status as a significant figure in the series’ history.
Her return as Kat Hillard continued with Power Rangers: Shattered Past in 2021, demonstrating her sustained connection to the beloved character and fanbase. Most recently, Sutherland celebrated the 30th anniversary of the franchise by reprising her iconic role as Kat Hillard in the highly anticipated Netflix special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always in 2023. This special marked a significant return to the series, captivating long-time fans and reinforcing her status as a foundational figure in the global Power Rangers phenomenon.