Madison McLaughlin began her professional television career in 2007, quickly gaining recognition for her portrayal of tough and witty characters. Her early work included appearances as Annie Lisbon on CBS’s ‘The Mentalist’ in 2007 and Krissy Chambers on The CW’s ‘Supernatural’ across 2012 and 2013. She further expanded her television credits in 2013 with roles as Paige Krasikeva on ‘Teen Wolf,’ Kris Slater on ‘Major Crimes,’ and Sienna on ‘Modern Family.’ In 2015, McLaughlin appeared as Sarah on ‘Mad Men,’ Jasmine on ‘Girl Meets World,’ and Olivia on ‘Finding Carter.’ The same year, she secured a significant recurring role as Michelle Sovana on ‘Chicago P.D.’ for nine episodes. A pivotal career step came in 2016 when she joined The CW’s ‘Arrow,’ portraying Evelyn Sharp who adopted the DC Comics vigilante identity of Artemis, appearing in 11 episodes across 2016 and 2017.
She followed this success in 2023 by directing ‘Leap of Love’ for the same challenge, a project that earned the prestigious Best Awareness Campaign award. McLaughlin is also deeply committed to philanthropy and advocacy, currently serving as the Vice President of the MacPac Foundation. This non-profit organization is dedicated to raising awareness, funding critical research, and providing essential support for families affected by Hypomyelination with Brainstem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Leg Spasticity (HBSL), a rare genetic leukodystrophy. Her diverse talents as an actress, director, and producer, combined with her impactful advocacy, underscore her multifaceted contributions to both the entertainment industry and community outreach.