Catherine Tramell | |
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Basic Instinct character | |
First appearance | Basic Instinct (1992) |
Last appearance | Basic Instinct 2 (2006) |
Created by | Joe Eszterhas |
Portrayed by | Sharon Stone |
Catherine Tramell is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the film Basic Instinct (1992) and its sequel Basic Instinct 2 (2006). Tramell, created by writer Joe Eszterhas, is played by Sharon Stone in both films. Tramell is considered to be one of Stone's most iconic roles,[1][2] with Stone describing Tramell to be her most famous and relevant character.[3] Tramell was nominated for the American Film Institute's list of the "Best Villains",[4] and was named one of the greatest characters by Entertainment Weekly in 2010.[5]