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| Marla Aster | |
| Continuity: | Star Trek: The Next Generation |
| Notability: | Minor character |
| Type: | Scientist |
| Gender: | Female |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D |
| Relatives: | Jeremy Aster (son) |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Died: | 2366 |
| First: | "The Bonding" |
| Actor: | Susan Powell |
Marla Aster is a fictional scientist featured on the syndicated science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Played by actress Susan Powell, she appeared in the season three episode, "The Bonding".
Overview[]
Marla Aster was an archaeologist stationed aboard the Federation starship USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the year 2366. She lived on board the ship with her young son, Jeremy. Marla was part of an away mission to the Koinonian homeworld led by Lieutenant Worf when a bomb exploded, claiming her life. Jeremy was orphaned and the bridge crew of the Enterprise tried to help him come to terms with his mother's death. Jeremy however, blamed Lieutenant Worf for her demise. The Koinonians created an illusory simulacrum of Marla in order to make Jeremy believe that she was still alive.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Marla Aster was created by director Winrich Kolbe and writer Ronald D. Moore based on concepts originally developed by Gene Roddenberry.
See also[]
External Links[]
- Marla Aster at IMDB
- Marla Aster at Memory Beta
- Marla Aster at Memory Alpha
- Marla Aster at the Movie Morgue Wiki
- Marla Aster at the Star Trek DB