Biography
Catherine Elizabeth Coulson (October 22, 1943 – September 28, 2015) was an American stage and screen actress who worked behind the scenes on various studio features, magazine shows and independent films as well as acting in theater and film since the age of 15. She is best known for her role as Margaret Lanterman, the enigmatic Log Lady, in the David Lynch TV series Twin Peaks.
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Filmography
Cast Credits
I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2025
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Character: The Log Lady
MOVIE • 2014
Redwood Highway
Character: Susie
MOVIE • 2013
Calvin Marshall
Character: Carramae
MOVIE • 2009
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Character:
MOVIE • 2007
Psych
Character: Wood Woman
TV • 2006
I Don't Know Jack
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
The Short Films of David Lynch
Character: Amputee
MOVIE • 2002
An Introduction to David Lynch
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
Postcards From The Cast
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
Eraserhead Stories
Character: Self (voice)
MOVIE • 2001
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1997
The Secret Life of Houses
Character: Head Nurse
MOVIE • 1994
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Character: The Log Lady
MOVIE • 1992
Another You
Character: Nurse
MOVIE • 1991
Femme Fatale
Character: Sister Mary
MOVIE • 1991
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1990
Twin Peaks
Character: Margaret Lanterman / The Log Lady
TV • 1990
Twin Peaks
Character: The Log Lady
TV • 1990
Crew
Crew Credits
Night on Earth
Role: First Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1991
The Cowboy and the Frenchman
Role: Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1988
Private Practices: The Story of a Sex Surrogate
Role: Camera Operator
MOVIE • 1986
Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein
Role: Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1983
Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein
Role: Additional Photography
MOVIE • 1983
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Role: First Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1982
Modern Romance
Role: Second Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1981
Opening Night
Role: Second Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1977
Eraserhead
Role: Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1977
Eraserhead
Role: Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1977
Moonshine County Express
Role: Second Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1977
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Role: Second Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 1976