Tara Thornton: Played by Rutina Wesley

Tara Thornton

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Throughout the years Tara Thornton has built up a tuff exterior. Taking care of her alcoholic mother has caused her to have a short temper and relationship problems. Being hard to employ Tara was lucky to find a job at Sam’s bar the Merlotte, keeping customers inline with her short fuse. Although Tara does have a soft side. She has been Sookies best friend for years and has always had a spot in her heart for Sookie and her brother Jason.

Rutina Wesley

Born and raised in Las Vegas (year unknown)

Has also appeared in:

Wesley starred in David Hare’s Broadway play The Vertical Hour

Minor role in 2005 film Hitch

Lead role in 2007 film How She Move