Katherine Devlin

Katherine Devlin
Born
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
EducationRoyal Welsh College of Music & Drama
OccupationActress
TelevisionBlue Lights

Katherine Devlin is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is known for her role in the BBC One series Blue Lights (2023).[1]

Early life

Devlin was born in Cookstown, and grew up in County Tyrone.[2] Her father is a Civil Engineer, and her mother is an artist. Devlin attended a sixth form college in Donaghmore. She received offers to study psychology at university, but turned them down to pursue drama instead. She took a foundation course at The Lir Academy in Dublin and went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2021.[3][4]

Career

Devlin appeared as Siobhan in the 2019 Ulster western film The Dig.[5] She appeared as Natasha in an episode of Vikings.[6][7]

In 2023, Devlin began portraying Constable Annie Conlon, a rookie police officer in the Belfast-set BBC One series Blue Lights.[8][9] Devlin has spoken about the series displaying the intricate nature of the history and politics of Northern Ireland to a wider audience.[10] Blue Lights was renewed for a second series, airing April 2024.[11][12] It was renewed for a third and fourth series in 2024.[13] In January 2026, she was nominated at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards for best supporting actress.[14]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019 The Dig Siobhan Film
2020 Vikings Natasha 1 episode
2023–present Blue Lights Annie Main role
2024 The Day of the Jackal Emma Stoke 1 episode

References

  1. ↑ "Katherine Devlin: 'We get up to badness on the Blue Lights group chats'".
  2. ↑ "Katherine Devlin - Actress". TV Insider. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Harrison, Ellie (28 April 2023). "'It's so important to have diverse accents, not just diverse people': Blue Lights star Katherine Devlin on her knockout role as a Belfast policewoman". The Independent. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Katherine Devlin". Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  5. ↑ Clarke, Donald (25 April 2019). "The Dig: A classic western movie set on an Irish bog". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  6. ↑ Hibbs, James (31 March 2023). "Blue Lights cast: Meet the stars of BBC police drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "Blue Lights: meet the cast of BBC's brilliant new drama". Hello. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  8. ↑ Williamson, Claire (27 March 2024). "Blue Lights star tells of 'insane' moment she was recognised in Bali by Dutch fans". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  9. ↑ "Interview with Katherine Devlin who plays Annie in Blue Lights". Press Party. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  10. ↑ "Blue Lights: Tyrone acting star on exposing UK audience to 'intricate' NI history". Belfast Telegraph. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  11. ↑ O'Neill, Sean (6 April 2024). "Move over, Line of Duty — why Blue Lights is our best crime drama". The Times. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  12. ↑ "BBC announces second series of Blue Lights". 20 April 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  13. ↑ "Blue Lights Series 3 and 4". Two Cities. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  14. ↑ "Christy and Saipan lead the IFTA Awards 2026 nominations". RTE. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
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