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Sarah Connor

Sarah Connor is one of the most iconic characters in science fiction, known for her evolution from an ordinary waitress to a hardened warrior dedicated to preventing a future dominated by machines. Her character embodies resilience, determination, and the relentless fight for humanity's survival against the threat of Skynet and its Terminators.

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Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor in Terminator Dark Fate (2019)
Sarah Connor
Created By
James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd
First Appearance
The Terminator
Alias
Mother of the Future, The Mother of the Resistance
RELATIONSHIPS
John Connor (son), Kyle Reese (lover), Cameron (ally, in The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Dr. Peter Silberman (adversary, then reluctant ally)
Alliance
Human Resistance, Kyle Reese, John Connor

Video Games
Terminator Resistance
Franchise
Terminator
POWERS
Exceptional survival skills, combat proficiency, strategic mind, leadership, knowledge of future events
HISTORY
Sarah Connor was an ordinary woman until she was targeted by a Terminator sent back in time to kill her before she could give birth to her son, John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance. With the help of Kyle Reese, a soldier sent from the future, she survives the attack and later gives birth to John. Over the years, Sarah transforms into a battle-hardened warrior, dedicated to protecting her son and stopping the rise of Skynet. She is instrumental in thwarting multiple attempts by Skynet to alter the future, culminating in her return in Terminator: Dark Fate, where she continues her fight against new threats.
NAME
Sarah Jeanette Connor
Age
Born in 1965 (depicted as mid-30s in Terminator 2, and older in Terminator: Dark Fate)
Birthday
February 28, 1965
Height
Approximately 5'6" (168 cm)

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