Kate Herron (born 1987/1988)[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]
Kate Herron
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Born | 1987 or 1988 (age 36–37)[1] |
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 |
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 ElbaonFive By Five, a five-episode drama from The Idris Takeover for BBC Three.[4] The same year, she was a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe under the Entertainment category.[5] Two years later, she directed four episodes of the Netflix series Sex Education.[6] 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][7]
In October 2023, it was announced that Herron and Briony Redman would be writing an episode of Doctor Who.[8]
In January 2024, it was announced Herron would be a director on the second season of The Last of Us.[9] 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.[10]
Herron grew up in southeast London, near Thamesmead.[11] She is bisexual.[12][13] She attended the University for the Creative ArtsinFarnham, where she studied Film Production.[14]
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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TBA | The Sims | Yes | Yes | No | Co-writer with Briony Redman |
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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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 |
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Notes |
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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 | Season 2 |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Rhode Island International Film Festival | Best Comedy Short | Rest Stop | Won |
2022 | Hugo Award | Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form | Loki | Nominated |