Gunnel Lindblom (1931-2021) was a prominent Swedish actress, closely associated with the work of director Ingmar Bergman. Her film career peaked with complex and often tormented roles.

Her most famous films with Bergman include *The Seventh Seal* (1957), *Wild Strawberries* (1957), and, most notably, *The Silence* (1963), where she played Anna, one of two sisters in a claustrophobic drama. She also starred in *Winter Light* (1963) and in productions by other directors, such as *Jungfruleken* (1966).

Lindblom was known for her ability to embody intense, vulnerable, and psychologically profound female characters, often grappling with moral or existential dilemmas. Her style was characterized by restrained yet powerful acting, capable of conveying great emotion with subtlety.