Kathleen Coghlan Quotes

Kathleen Coghlan, played by Melanie Lynskey, delivers some of The Last of Us's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Kathleen Coghlan quotes from The Last of Us, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.

Best Kathleen Coghlan Quotes

"If you don't tell me where Henry is, I'm going to kill everyone in this room."

— Kathleen Coghlan, Season 1, Episode 4 - Please Hold to My Hand

"Kids die, Henry. They die all the time."

— Kathleen Coghlan, Season 1, Episode 5 - Endure and Survive

"Did you think it wouldn't come back around?"

— Kathleen Coghlan, Season 1, Episode 5 - Endure and Survive

Kathleen Coghlan Trivia & Fun Facts

  • Kathleen was an original character created for the show who does not appear in the video games.
  • Melanie Lynskey's casting brought unexpected depth to what could have been a straightforward villain role.
  • The character was written as a mirror to Joel, showing what happens when grief turns entirely to vengeance.

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