Kate Herron
Kate Herron | |
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| Born | October 28, 1987 |
| Alma mater | University for the Creative Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Director, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Loki Sex Education Doctor Who |
| Website | www |
Kate Herron (born October 28, 1987)[1] is an English director, writer, and producer. She is known for her female-led comedies.[2] She directed and executive produced the first season of the Disney+ series Loki.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Herron grew up in southeast London, near Thamesmead.[4] She attended the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, where she studied Film Production.[5]
Career
[edit]Herron began her career writing and directing short films, such as Frank and Rest Stop. She started her television career in 2017 working with Idris Elba on Five By Five, a five-episode drama from The Idris Takeover for BBC Three.[6] The same year, she was a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe under the Entertainment category.[7] Two years later, she directed four episodes of the Netflix series Sex Education.[8] She also directed one episode of Daybreak, another Netflix series.
In August 2019, it was announced she would be directing and executive producing the first season of the Disney+ series Loki.[3][9]
In October 2023, it was announced that Herron and Briony Redman would be writing an episode of Doctor Who.[10]
In January 2024, it was announced Herron would be a director on the second season of The Last of Us.[11] In March 2024, it was announced that Herron will direct a film based on The Sims video game franchise and will co-write with Briony Redman.[12]
Personal life
[edit]She is a lesbian.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Sims | Yes | Yes | No | Co-writer with Briony Redman |
Short film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Frank | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2012 | Kill List: The Musical | Yes | Yes | No |
| Run Toward Them | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Open House | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2014 | Sam & Isobel | Assistant | No | No |
| Valentine | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Healey's House | No | Yes | No | |
| Rest Stop | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2016 | Fan Girl | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2017 | Smear | Yes | Yes | No |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Idris Takeover | Yes | No | No | 5 episodes |
| Summer Comedy Shorts | Yes | No | No | "Ellie White & Vicki Pepperdine's Summer" | |
| Halloween Comedy Shorts | Yes | No | No | "Twin Thing" | |
| 2019 | Sex Education | Yes | No | No | 4 episodes |
| Daybreak | Yes | No | No | "Post Mates" | |
| 2021 | Loki | Yes | No | Yes | 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Doctor Who | No | Yes | No | "Rogue" (co-wrote with Briony Redman) |
| 2025 | The Last of Us | Yes | No | No | "Day One" |
| 2026 | Margo's Got Money Troubles | Yes | No | No | 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rhode Island International Film Festival | Best Comedy Short | Rest Stop | Won |
| 2022 | Hugo Awards | Best Dramatic Presentation – Short Form | Loki | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kate Herron - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ Turner, Matt (5 September 2016). "Festival Focus: Shooter's Encounters #2". ShootingPeople. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ a b Vejvoda, Jim (23 August 2019). "Loki Will Take Character "to an Entirely New Part of the MCU"". IGN. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (9 June 2021). "'Loki' EP & Director Kate Herron On How She Landed The Disney+/Marvel Series Gig – Crew Call Podcast". Deadline. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ Togher, Rosie (28 July 2020). "Breaking Into the Industry With Writer-Director Kate Herron". Metfilm School. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ Elba, Idris (8 March 2018). "Idris Elba introduces The Idris Takeover". BBC. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Robehmed, Natalie; Berg, Madeline (2017). "30 Under 30 Europe 2017: Entertainment". Forbes. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Abad-Santos, Alex (11 January 2019). "Netflix's Sex Education, starring Gillian Anderson, is a sweet and raunchy charmer". Vox. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (23 August 2019). "Loki to Get Six 1-Hour Episodes Directed by Kate Herron". ComicBook. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (24 October 2023). "Doctor Who announces Loki and Sex Education talent as new writers". Radio Times.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (25 January 2024). "'The Last Of Us' Sets Season 2 Director Lineup With Mark Myload Leading New Additions". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy; Jackson, Angelique (20 March 2024). "LuckyChap, Vertigo Entertainment Producing 'The Sims' Movie From Kate Herron and Briony Redman". Variety. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Minton, Matt (25 May 2025). "How Queer Love Grounds 'The Last of Us' Above All Else — Despite The Online Backlash". Variety. Retrieved 7 October 2025.