Kirsty Cotton, portrayed by actress Ashley Laurence, is a central character in the first three Hellraiser films. She serves as the main protagonist and a foil to Pinhead. Introduced in the first film as the daughter of Larry Cotton, she inadvertently becomes involved with the Cenobites after discovering the Lament Configuration. Kirsty is a resourceful and resilient character who manages to survive several encounters with Pinhead and his fellow Cenobites, ultimately playing a key role in their defeat on multiple occasions.