Lisa Cuddy is the hospital administrator played by Lisa Edelstein in House M.D. Cuddy oversees Princeton-Plainsboro and is responsible for managing House even when his diagnostic results make his rule-breaking difficult to tolerate.
Cuddy is a physician as well as an administrator, and the series presents her as an accomplished medical professional who moved into leadership. Her authority places her in frequent conflict with House’s methods, but she also recognizes the value of his diagnostic ability.
The character’s relationship with House becomes an important long-running storyline. Their professional arguments, personal history, and romantic involvement add another layer to the hospital’s chain of command.
The name can cause confusion because Lisa is both the character’s first name and the actress’s first name. The canonical character is Lisa Cuddy, while Lisa Edelstein is the performer who portrayed her for most of the show’s run.