Which character did Louise Lombard play on CSI?

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Which character did Louise Lombard play on CSI? Louise Lombard played Sofia Curtis on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Sofia Curtis first appeared in season 5, episode 7, “Formalities,” which aired in 2004. She was introduced as a crime-scene investigator with strong laboratory skills, although her career ambitions originally pointed toward homicide detective work.

Conrad Ecklie assigned Sofia to the CSI team, and her professional relationship with Gil Grissom developed as she adjusted to the lab’s demanding work. She later returned to homicide investigations and became involved in several difficult storylines, including a shooting that left her struggling with guilt over whether she had killed a police officer.

Lombard’s role changed over time: Sofia was recurring in seasons 5 and 6, a main cast member in season 7, and a special guest in season 8. Lombard reprised the character in season 11’s “Father of the Bride,” where Sofia had been promoted to deputy chief. The distractors are other CSI characters: Julie Finlay, Wendy Simms, and Riley Adams were played by different actresses.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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