Gillian Taylforth (born 14th August 1955 in Islington, London) is an English actress who has portrayed original character, Kathy Cotton in EastEnders from February 1985 to January 2000 and from February 2015 onwards. Taylforth also took part in the Doctor Who crossover with EastEnders, Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time in 1993.
Known for her roles as Jackie Pascoe in Footballers' Wives, Nikki Wright in The Bill and Sandy Roscoe in Hollyoaks, Taylforth has also starred in Play for Today, The Rag Trade, Minder and Casualty.