What actress played Shannon Rutherford in Lost?

Maggie Grace played Shannon Rutherford in Lost.

Shannon is a survivor of Oceanic Flight 815 and the stepsister of Boone Carlyle. Before the crash, she is presented as wealthy, self-centered and accustomed to being protected by her family. Her island story gradually gives her more emotional depth, particularly through her relationship with Sayid Jarrah.

The character’s background includes ballet training and a difficult history involving manipulation and financial schemes. Although Shannon is initially portrayed as unhelpful, her romance with Sayid becomes one of the show’s notable cross-cultural relationships. She is accidentally shot and killed by Ana Lucia Cortez, who mistakes her for an Other.

Grace was a main cast member during Lost’s first two seasons and later returned for additional appearances, including the finale. A common mix-up is identifying Shannon with Claire Holt, Candice Accola or Nina Dobrev, actresses associated with The Vampire Diaries universe; Grace’s best-known post-Lost role was Kim Mills in the Taken films.