Which actress played the Vulcan priestess T'Lar in Star Trek III?

Judith Anderson played the Vulcan priestess T’Lar in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.

T’Lar is a Vulcan high priestess who presides over the ceremony that reunites Spock’s katra—the living essence of his mind—with his regenerated body. The ritual takes place on Vulcan after Kirk and his crew recover Spock’s body and return from the Genesis Planet.

Anderson was already a celebrated stage and screen performer when she accepted the role. At 87, she brought an imposing, ceremonial presence to a character who has only a small amount of dialogue but enormous authority within Vulcan society. The production used costume, a crown, built-up shoes, and an extended hem to make her appear taller and more regal.

The wrong choices are easy to confuse with T’Lar’s scene. Kirstie Alley played Lieutenant Saavik in Star Trek II, but did not return as Saavik in the third film; Robin Curtis took over the role. Jane Wyatt played Spock’s mother, Amanda Grayson, and Majel Barrett was associated with several Star Trek roles, including Nurse Chapel and computer voices.