Lara Pulver (born 1 September, 1980, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England) is the actress who played Irene Adler in Sherlock. Lara is notable for receiving nominations for the 2008 Laurence Olivier Awards and the 2008 'Whatsonstage' Theatre-goers Choice Awards, the latter being the only major awards for London theatre which are voted for by audience members. Her other work includes the voice of Lady Elissa Forrester in the recent video game adaptation of Game of Thrones, also featuring Natalie Dormer.