Which actress plays Daisy Mason in Downton Abbey?

Sophie McShera plays Daisy Mason in Downton Abbey. Daisy begins the series as a scullery maid, working at the bottom of the household staff under Mrs Patmore in the kitchens.

Daisy’s story grows far beyond her early, timid role. During the First World War, she marries the badly injured William Mason shortly before his death, becoming connected to his father, Mr Mason. She later develops greater confidence, studies with encouragement from others, and becomes assistant cook.

The surname can cause confusion because Daisy’s full character name changes over the story. She is Daisy Robinson by birth, becomes Daisy Mason through marriage, and later is known as Daisy Parker after marrying Andy Parker. Sophie McShera continued playing Daisy throughout the television series and returned for the Downton Abbey films.

McShera is also known for playing Drizella Tremaine in Disney’s 2015 Cinderella and for television roles in Waterloo Road and The Job Lot.