In Star Trek, the Borg are one of the most iconic and formidable villains in the galaxy. Their ability to adapt and evolve has allowed them to remain a constant threat, and one particular character stands out as a testament to their cunning and manipulative nature – the Borg Queen.
According to an interview with Paramount executive Jonathan Dolgen, it was his suggestion to give the Borg a voice, literally, in the form of the Borg Queen. Dolgen thought the Borg were boring and simple hivemind collective, and this change birthed the iconic character that has become a staple in the Star Trek franchise.
The Borg Queen, played by Alice Krige, first appeared in Star Trek: First Contact as a manipulative and emotional villain. She is sexual and emotional, making her prone to trickery and manipulation, even though she is a master at both herself. Her vulnerability and cunning make her the perfect foil for Jean-Luc Picard, and her obsession with him and his son Jack Crusher becomes a central plot point in the storyline.
The Borg Queen returns in Star Trek: Picard, where she is voiced by Krige and portrayed physically by Jane Edwina Seymour. Her character has become more narcissistic, manipulative, and conniving, always finding new ways to evade elimination and further her own interests.
Borg Queen in Star Trek. (Via IMDB)
Her return in Star Trek: Picard marks a new twist in her character, as she has become more focused on creating a new collective and assimilating humanity. Her ultimate goal is to use Jack Crusher as a weapon of mass destruction, and it is up to Picard to rescue his son and thwart her plans once and for all.
The Borg Queen’s resilience and persistence have made her a formidable and compelling antagonist, embodying everything that Starfleet opposes. Her relentless pursuit of perfection has become her downfall, as she continues to plunder the galaxy, looking for the next race to add to her collective. The Borg Queen is a testament to the Star Trek franchise’s ability to create complex and intriguing characters, and her ability to adapt and evolve has cemented her place as a true icon in the Star Trek universe.
