What is the name of the character played by Carole King in Gilmore Girls?

Carole King plays Sophie Bloom in Gilmore Girls. Sophie owns Sophie’s Music, a music shop in Stars Hollow that becomes part of Lane Kim’s musical world.

Lane frequently visits the store because of her passion for rock music and drumming. Sophie therefore appears in storylines involving Lane’s musical interests, performances, and attempts to build a life beyond her mother’s strict expectations.

King’s casting has an additional connection to the show: she co-wrote and performed the original version of “Where You Lead,” which became the series’ opening theme in a duet with her daughter, Louise Goffin.

Sophie Bloom is a recurring character rather than one of the central Gilmore family members. Her importance comes from the music shop and from King’s unusual double connection to the series as both performer and theme-song artist.