Summary
- Deanna Troi, played by Marina Sirtis, serves as the ship's counselor in Star Trek: TNG and Picard, providing emotional support and guidance to the crew of the Enterprise-D.
- Deanna's half-Betazoid heritage allows her to sense the emotions of others, making her a valuable asset when encountering unknown alien species.
- Marina Sirtis has portrayed Deanna Troi in multiple Star Trek shows and continues to be a beloved character, especially in her role in Picard season 3 where she becomes a surprise hero and plays a pivotal role in locating trapped crew members.
Marina Sirtis plays Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard. Deanna Troi served as ship's counselor on the USS Enterprise-D under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart). As the ship's counselor, Troi became the heart of TNG, often helping people find connections and work through their various problems. Although the writers of TNG sometimes seemed unsure of what to do with Deanna as a character, Counselor Troi proved to be a great counselor and an invaluable addition to the crew of the Enterprise-D.
Deanna Troi was born to a Betazoid mother, Lwaxana Troi (Majel Barrett), and a human father. Lwaxana Troi also appears on TNG and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, becoming one of Star Trek's best guest stars. Deanna's Betazoid half allows her to sense the emotions of others, which often proves to be a useful skill when the Enterprise encounters unknown alien species. Throughout TNG, Deanna didn't resume her prior relationship with Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes), but they eventually marry in Star Trek: Nemesis, cementing their romance as one of Star Trek's greatest love stories.
