**Madeleine Stowe** (Los Angeles, 1958) is an American actress known for her film career in the 1990s.

She rose to prominence with roles in films such as *The Last of the Mohicans* (1992), where she played the intrepid Cora Munro alongside Daniel Day-Lewis, and Terry Gilliam's *12 Monkeys* (1995), in the role of Dr. Kathryn Railly. Stowe often distinguished herself in psychological thrillers and neo-noir films, portraying complex, enigmatic, and strong-willed women. Notable examples include *Unlawful Entry* (1992), *China Moon* (1994), and *Impulse* (1990).

After a hiatus from the screen, she made a successful return to television, particularly with the series *Revenge*.