Kate Herron

Kate Herron (born October 28, 1987) is an English director, writer, and producer. She is known for her female-led comedies. She directed and executive produced the first season of the Disney+ series Loki.

Early life and education Herron grew up in southeast London, near Thamesmead. She attended the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham, where she studied Film Production.

Career Herron began her career writing and directing short films, such as Frank and Rest Stop. She started her television career in 2017 working with Idris Elba on Five By Five, a five-episode drama from The Idris Takeover for BBC Three. The same year, she was a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe under the Entertainment category. Two years later, she directed four episodes of the Netflix series Sex Education. She also directed one episode of Daybreak, another Netflix series.

In August 2019, it was announced she would be directing and executive producing the first season of the Disney+ series Loki.

In October 2023, it was announced that Herron and Briony Redman would be writing an episode of Doctor Who.

In January 2024, it was announced Herron would be a director on the second season of The Last of Us. In March 2024, it was announced that Herron will direct a film based on The Sims video game franchise and will co-write with Briony Redman.

Personal life Herron describes herself as an “awkward, anxious nerd” and has spoken about her lifelong interest in fantasy and genre cinema.

She identifies as queer. Whilst directing the first season of Loki, she advocated for the title character’s bisexuality to be acknowledged onscreen, describing it as important to her and part of her objective for the series.

Filmography

Short film

Television

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2014 Rhode Island International Film Festival Best Comedy Short Rest Stop 2022 Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation – Short Form Loki