Claire Cox was born in Peterborough in the U.K. She studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama, London. She is known for Sky 1's Jamestown (2017) Fresh Meat ( 2016) Poirot (2013) Wallander (2010) Spooks (2007) Luther, Shooting Fish. In the theatre, she has worked extensively with The Royal Shakespeare company and The National Theatre and other theatres across London. She is married to the actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. They live in Kent and have one Son.