Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress known for her roles in television and theatre. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Penelope Featherington in the Netflix drama Bridgerton. She also played Clare Devlin in the critically acclaimed TV series Derry Girls, which follows a group of teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles in the 1990s. Coughlan has also appeared in other television series and films, including Harlots and The Phantom of the Open.
