Eszter Balint (Budapest, 1966) is a Hungarian-American actress, celebrated for her distinctive presence in independent cinema. She gained international recognition for her role as Eva in Jim Jarmusch's cult film *Stranger Than Paradise* (1984), a performance that made her an icon of 1980s indie cinema thanks to her understated and charismatic acting.

She also appeared in *Desperately Seeking Susan* (1985) alongside Madonna and in other independent projects. Her acting style is characterized by a naturalness and subtle intensity, often embodying young, enigmatic, and independent characters, with an intrinsic melancholy and an aura of nonconformist coolness. Balint helped define the tone of an era of American auteur cinema.