Sarah Connor is a central character in the "Terminator" film series, portrayed by Linda Hamilton. Introduced in James Cameron's 1984 film "The Terminator," Sarah starts as an unsuspecting waitress but evolves into a resilient and determined figure crucial to the battle against Skynet, an artificial intelligence set on annihilating humanity. As the mother of John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance, Sarah undergoes a remarkable transformation from a seemingly ordinary woman to a fierce warrior. Her character is defined by her unwavering determination, survival instincts, and commitment to protecting her son and preventing the apocalyptic future depicted in the series. Hamilton's portrayal of Sarah Connor has made her an iconic and influential figure in the science fiction genre.