**Adrienne Barbeau** is an American actress known for her prolific career in genre films, particularly horror, science fiction, and cult movies. She often played strong, resilient, and pragmatic women, often characterized by a deep voice and a strong stage presence.

Professionally and personally linked to director John Carpenter, she became an iconic face of his cinema, appearing in **The Fog** (1980), where she played radio DJ Stevie Wayne, and in **Escape from New York** (1981) as Maggie.

Other notable performances include the segment ‘Something to Tide You Over’ in George A. Romero's Creepshow (1982) and the role of Alice Cable in Wes Craven's Swamp Thing (1982). Her career has established her as a B-movie icon and a ‘scream queen’ beloved by fans of the genre.