Scottie Thompson is an American film, television, and stage actress known for bringing smart, emotionally grounded characters to life. She’s best recognized as Dr. Jeanne Benoit on *NCIS* - a fan‑favorite role she played across the series’ early run and later returned to reprise.

A Richmond, Virginia native, Thompson’s performance roots started in dance: ballet, jazz, and modern. She trained for years with the Richmond Ballet, then took that discipline to Harvard University, earning a degree in Performance Studies and Literature while performing with the Harvard Ballet Company and in numerous stage productions.

On screen, she made a strong early impression with a recurring role on *Brotherhood* opposite Jason Isaacs, followed by standout guest turns on *CSI: NY*, *Shark*, and *Eli Stone*. Her film work includes J.J. Abrams’ *Star Trek* and the sci‑fi thriller *Skyline*, plus independent features—earning a 2016 Grand Jury Award for Best Actress in a Feature Film.

Fun fact: before the TV spotlight, she also worked behind the scenes—serving as publicity manager for Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals and even receiving an associate editor credit on the travel book *Let’s Go: Vietnam*.