Clarice M. Starling is a fictional character in the suspense novel series "The Silent Lamb" and "The Demon" written by Thomas Harris.

In the 1991 film "The Silent Lambs," Chrissy Starling was played by Judy Foster. After that, Julianne Moore played the role in the 2001 movie "Human Demon", and Rebecca Blitz played the role in the CBS TV series "Chrissy".

Among the 100 AFI 100-year-old heroes and villains selected by the American Film Institute, Chrissy Starling, starring Judy Foster, is the sixth-ranked hero and the highest female hero. In 1991, Judy Foster won the 64th Oscar for Best Actress for this role.