Taryn White (1960-1987) is a fictional character from the A Nightmare on Elm Street series of films. She was portrayed by Jennifer Rubin in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. A troubled young lady, Taryn had a history of abusing drugs and was harassed by one of the male doctors at Westin Hills Psychiatric Home because no one would believe a "crazy junkie chick" as the man put it. Along with the other Elm Street children, Taryn can become someone special in her dream. She chooses to become a tough biker chick, complete with two switchblades.