Doctor(s): 11th Doctor (Matt Smith) and 12th Doctor (Peter Capaldi)
Traveled: 2012 – 2015
Actor: Jenna Coleman (born 27 April 1986)
Episodes & Stories
Asylum of the Daleks and The Snowmen (introduced as echoes), The Bells of Saint John (the “real” Clara), through Face the Raven/Heaven Sent/Hell Bent (departure).
Personality
Dubbed “the Impossible Girl,” Clara is quick-witted, endlessly resourceful and increasingly drawn to living dangerously, mirroring the Doctor’s own risk-taking.
Interesting Facts
- Clara’s introductory mystery arc, with echoes of herself scattered across time, was one of the most ambitious puzzle-box storylines in the show’s history.
- Her exit arc is considered one of the most emotionally intense companion send-offs of the modern era.
- She’s ultimately granted a version of immortality, travelling the universe in a stolen TARDIS before eventually facing her original fated death.
What Happened to the Character
Clara is rescued from the moment before her death and chooses to travel the universe with fellow immortal Ashildr before eventually returning to face her fated death on her own terms.
The Actor Today
Jenna Coleman has continued a prolific and acclaimed acting career, including Victoria, The Serpent, and The Cry.