Lorraine Marie Stanley (born 28th June 1976 in Portsmouth) is an English actress who portrayed Karen Taylor in EastEnders from June 2017 to June 2024. She previously appeared in EastEnders as Thelma Bragg in 2016, and also as a young Mo Porter in the spin-off Pat and Mo in 2004.
She has appeared in many films and television programmes, most notably Doctors, Holby City and Big Fat Gypsy Gangster.
In 2018, she won The British Soap Award for Best Newcomer. In July 2023, it was announced that Stanley is to be written out of the show by after a decision made by executive producer Chris Clenshaw. In January 2024, it was announced that Stanley would be returning to the show in February that year in a guest compacity.