Katherine Lucy Bridget Burke (born 13 June 1964) is an English actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. She achieved fame with her appearances on sketch shows such as "French and Saunders" (1988–1999) and her recurring role as Magda on the BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" (1992–2012), as well as her frequent collaborations with fellow comedian Harry Enfield. For her portrayal of Valerie in the 1997 film "Nil by Mouth", she won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Actress in a Leading Role.