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Eloise Hawking
Played by Fionnula FlanaganThe Others
A mysterious woman who understands the rules of time. Former leader of the Others and guardian of the Lamp Post station, a DHARMA facility that locates the Island. Her burden of knowing she will kill her own son makes her one of the show's most tragic figures.
Notable Quotes
“The Island isn't done with you yet.”
“God help us all.”
“For the first time in a long time, I don't know what's going to happen next.”
Trivia
- Young Eloise was played by Alexandra Krosney in the 1970s scenes, and the casting team found a remarkable physical resemblance to Fionnula Flanagan.
- Eloise's character is named after Eloise, the children's book character -- fitting her role as someone who knows the secrets of a place others don't.
- The Lamp Post station she guards is located beneath a church in Los Angeles, placing DHARMA's reach into the mainland.