Karen Gillan
Acting
90
Acting Credits
5
Directed
Biography
Karen Sheila Gillan (/ˈɡɪlən/; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She gained recognition for her work in British film and television, particularly for playing Amy Pond, a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who (2010–2013). Her early film roles include the thriller Outcast (2010) and the romantic comedy Not Another Happy Ending (2013). She also worked on the stage in Britain, appearing in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence...
Known For
Filmography
Jumanji: Open World
2026
as Ruby Roundhouse
Avengers: Endgame Encore
2026
as Nebula
The Life of Chuck
2025
as Felicia Gordon
Sleeping Dogs
2024
as Laura Baines / Elizabeth Westlake
Late Bloomers
2024
as Louise
Doctor Who at the Proms
2024
as Amy Pond (archive footage)
Douglas Is Cancelled
2024
as Madeline
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2023
as Self - 'Nebula'
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2023
as Nebula
X
2022
as Radio Steak Seller (voice) (uncredited)
How Did We Get Here?
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Next Exit
2022
as Dr. Stevensen
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
as Nebula
Dual
2022
as Sarah
The Bubble
2022
as Carol Cobb
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
2022
as Nebula
Gunpowder Milkshake
2021
as Sam
Calls
2021
as Sara (voice)
What If...?
2021
as Nebula (voice)
Marvel Studios Legends
2021
as Nebula (archive footage) (uncredited)
Last Meals
2021
as Self
The Call of the Wild
2020
as Mercedes
The Hoarding
2020
as Hope
All Creatures Here Below
2019
as Ruby
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
as Ruby Roundhouse
Spies in Disguise
2019
as Eyes (voice)
Stuber
2019
as Sara Morris
Eureka!
2019
as Chloe
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
2019
as Self
Avengers: Endgame
2019
as Nebula
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
2019
as Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Alex & the List
2018
as Lily
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
as Nebula
The Party's Just Beginning
2018
as Luisaidh
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017
as Nebula
The Circle
2017
as Annie Allerton
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
as Martha
Heroes Manufactured
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Talking with Chris Hardwick
2017
as Self
In a Valley of Violence
2016
as Ellen
7 Days in Hell
2015
as Lily Allsworth
Conventional
2015
as Rachel Milligan
Fun Size Horror: Volume Two
2015
as Rachel Milligan (segment 'Conventional')
The Big Short
2015
as Evie
Warning Labels
2015
as Mindy
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014
as Nebula
Oculus
2014
as Kaylie Russell
Bound for Greatness
2014
as Maeve MacDonough
Selfie
2014
as Eliza Dooley
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014
as Self
Doctor Who Explained
2013
as Self
Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
2013
as Amy Pond (archive footage)
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
2013
as Self
Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith
2013
Not Another Happy Ending
2013
as Jane Lockhart
Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
2013
as Amy Pond (archive footage)
Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
2013
as Amy Pond
Emo Dad
2013
as Jessica
We'll Take Manhattan
2012
as Jean Shrimpton
Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night
2012
as Amy Pond
Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Good Night
2012
as Amy Pond
Doctor Who: Pond Life
2012
as Amy Pond
Doctor Who: Good as Gold
2012
as Amy Pond
Pond Life
2012
as Amy Pond
A Touch of Cloth
2012
as Kerry Newblood
Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012
as Self
Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler Prequel
2011
as Amy Pond
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
2011
as Amy Pond
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011
as Daisy
Doctor Who at the Proms
2010
as Self - Host
Outcast
2010
as Ally
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
2010
as Amy Pond
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 1
2010
as Amy Pond
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
2010
as Amy Pond
The Well
2009
as Coll
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
New Town Killers
2008
as Young Girl at Bus Station
The Kevin Bishop Show
2008
Harley Street
2008
as Holly
Harley Street
2008
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
The One Show
2006
as Self
Doctor Who
2005
as Amy Pond
Doctor Who
2005
as Soothsayer
Doctor Who Confidential
2005
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Rebus
2000
as Terry Cotter
The Simpsons
1989
as Maisie (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Maisie MacWeldon (voice)