Lettie Mae Thornton | |
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Lettie Mae Thornton | |
Aliases: | Lettie Mae Daniels |
Series: | True Blood |
Gender: | Female |
Notability: | Recurring character |
Location: | Bon Temps, Louisiana |
Relatives: | Reverend Daniels (husband); Tara Thornton (daughter); Ruby Jean Reynolds (sister); Lafayette Reynolds (nephew) |
Status: | Alive |
First: | "The First Taste" |
Actor: | Adina Porter |
Lettie Mae Daniels, née Thornton is a recurring character on the HBO television series True Blood. Played by actress Adina Porter, she was introduced in the second episode from season one entitled "The First Taste".
Overview[]
Lettie Mae Thornton is initially presented as the abusive, alcoholic mother of Tara Thornton. Convinced that she has a demon residing in her, she enlists the aid of an alleged voodoo practioner named Miss Jeanette. Although Miss Jeanette is later revealed to be a fraud, the faux exorcism she conducts on Lettie Mae serves it's purpose, and she believes that she is cured of her demons. She then finds strength in her faith and begins a relationship with a local minister named Reverend Daniels, whom she subsequently marries.
Biography[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Lettie Mae Thornton was created by executive producer Alan Ball based on concepts originally developed by author Charlaine Harris.
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External links[]
- Lettie Mae Thornton at IMDB
- Lettie Mae Thornton at the Horror House
- Lettie Mae Thornton at the True Blood Wiki