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United States Katherine McNamara is an accomplished actress and singer, notable for her leading roles in television series such as "Shadowhunters" and "Walker: Independence," and for her contributions to well-known film franchises including "Maze Runner."
Alcon, the global leader in eye care, teamed up with actress Katherine McNamara on a direct-to-consumer campaign for PRECISION1 contact lenses. The campaign encouraged consumers to "See What Happens" and highlighted how Alcon's latest contact lens innovation helps "Gen-Zennials" experience every moment of their lives.
WallFlower Jeans, an All-American Juniors lifestyle brand, announced Katherine McNamara as the new face of their brand. McNamara was featured in their back-to-school campaign, expressing her long-standing admiration for the brand.
Katherine McNamara was born on November 22, 1995, in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and demonstrated an early academic aptitude, graduating high school with honors at age 14. She furthered her education by graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Drexel University at 17, and later pursued a Master of Science in Literature at Johns Hopkins University. McNamara’s professional career initiated in theatre, making her Broadway debut at age 13 as Fredrika Armfeldt in Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music,” where she performed alongside notable figures such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury. Her early theatre work also included roles in productions like “A Christmas Story, the Musical!” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
Transitioning to screen roles, McNamara accumulated a diverse range of credits across film and television. In film, she appeared in “New Year’s Eve” (2011) and gained further recognition for her role as Sonya in “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (2015) and its sequel “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (2018). Her television career includes guest appearances on shows such as “30 Rock,” “Glee,” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” She rose to prominence with leading roles on Freeform’s “Shadowhunters” (2016–2019) as Clary Fray, earning critical acclaim and fan recognition, including a People’s Choice Award. She also played Mia Smoak Queen in The CW series “Arrow” (2018–2020), a role she reprised in “The Flash” (2019, 2021).
In recent years, McNamara has continued to expand her acting portfolio, starring as Abby Walker in The CW’s prequel series “Walker: Independence” (2022–2023), for which she received a Critics Choice Super Award nomination. She also portrayed Julie Lawry in the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” (2021). Beyond acting, McNamara has contributed to music, releasing songs such as “What Do We Got to Lose” (2020), and has engaged in philanthropic efforts, advocating against bullying and supporting organizations like Girl Up and the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Her career continues to evolve with upcoming projects in film and television, including producing and directing.
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