**Karin Boyd** (b. 1953) is a German actress primarily known for her intense collaboration with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who made her an iconic face of the New German Cinema.

Her cinematic career is inextricably linked to Fassbinder's masterpieces. She played key roles in films such as *Die Ehe der Maria Braun* (The Marriage of Maria Braun, 1979), as Eva, Maria's best friend, which gained her significant international prominence. Other significant roles with Fassbinder include *Lola* (1981) and *Die Sehnsucht der Veronika Voss* (Veronika Voss, 1982).

Karin Boyd excelled at embodying complex female characters: resilient women, often marked by historical or personal events, capable of profound strength and vulnerability. Her screen presence, characterized by a restrained yet intensely evocative expressiveness, allowed her to imbue her roles with depth and dignity. After her years with Fassbinder, she continued her career primarily in German television and film productions.