Kate Higgins

Kate Higgins
Higgins in 2024
BornAugust 16, 1969 (age 57)
Charlottesville, Virginia
Other nameKate Davis
EducationAuburn University
Occupations
  • Voice actress
  • singer
  • jazz pianist
Years active1991–present
AgentWilliam Morris Agency
Musical career
GenreJazz
Instruments
  • Piano
  • vocals
Member of
    • Auburn Knights
    • Upper Structure
Websitewww.katehiggins.com Edit this at Wikidata

Kate Higgins is an American voice actress, singer and jazz pianist. She is best known for her voice-acting roles of Sakura Haruno in Naruto, Miles "Tails" Prower in the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog, Frankie Stein in Monster High, Sailor Mercury in Sailor Moon, Pauline in Super Mario, Barbie in Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse, and as Purah in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.

Early life

Higgins attended Auburn University where she studied music with jazz artist Bob Richardson. She would often play classical piano in her mother's Opelika restaurant, The Greenhouse. Higgins was a member of the band the Auburn Knights and has played shows at various bars and lounges. She graduated in 1991 with a degree in music and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her music career.

Career

Voice acting career

Higgins first worked on commercials with singing after graduating, then landed a small voice-acting job as a singing cartoon squirrel. She was then approached to be a voice-over actress to do bumpers for the Disney Channel in 1998. Since then Higgins's major voice roles have been in English-language adaptations of Japanese anime, and she is best known as the voice of Sakura Haruno in Naruto and Talho Yuuki in Eureka 7. She has also voiced CC in Code Geass and Saber in the original Fate/stay night. Between 2010 and 2013, Higgins voiced Tails in the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog. In 2014, Higgins was cast as Sailor Mercury in the Viz English dub of Sailor Moon. She is the current voice of Princess Aurora since 2010, a Disney Princess character originally seen in Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. She also played the voice of Frankie Stein in Monster High and Briar Beauty in Ever After High. She also starred as Barbie in Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse in 2012. Since the release of Super Mario Odyssey in 2017, she has been the voice of Pauline in the Mario franchise.

Music career

Higgins is a trained jazz pianist. In 2002, she released her first jazz album, The Tide is Low. Her second jazz album is Stealing Freedom. She is also in a band called Upper Structure.

Filmography

Anime

List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1999Cowboy BebopVariousResume
2002I'll CKBCSumire Yoshikawa
Marmalade BoyMeiko AkizukiAs Kate Davis
2002–2003Great Teacher OnizukaChikako Shirai, Mayuko Asano
Overman King GainerMeey Laujin
2004Initial DSimone (Sayuki)Tokyopop dub
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone ComplexChildren, GirlCA
Here Is GreenwoodMiya IgarashiMedia Blasters dub
Hanaukyo Maid TeamSanae YashimaResume
Tenjho TengeEmi Isuzu
TsukihimeHisui
2005Scrapped PrincessZefirisCA
Zatch Bell!Megumi Oumi, Kolulu, Laila
PlanetesEldegard Rivera
Mars DaybreakEster Ein Astrada
Immortal Grand PrixJessica Darlin
Gad GuardMimiResume
GrenadierAi
2005–2009NarutoSakura Haruno
2006Kannazuki no MikoOtoha Kisaragi
KarasHomuraCA
GunXSwordVivianEp. 10
Fate/stay nightSaber
Samurai ChamplooYoshikoResume
2006–2007Eureka SevenTalho Yūki
2006–2014BleachKarin Kurosaki, Nanao Ise, Retsu Unohana, Lilynette GingerbuckCA
2007Digimon Data SquadMiki KurosakiCA
2008Lucky StarNanako Kuroi, Hikage Miyakawa
2008–2009Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion seriesC.C.CA
2009–2019Naruto: ShippudenSakura Haruno
2011Marvel Anime: WolverineYukioResume
2013-2014Tenkai KnightsWakamei Dalton, Mrs. Jones (Ceylan's Mother, Ep. 30)Main Role
2014–2019Sailor MoonAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryViz dub
2015–2016Glitter ForceChloe/Glitter BreezeSaban dub
2015–2017Sailor Moon CrystalAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryViz dub
2017Code Geass: Akito the ExiledC.C.
2018Twin Star ExorcistsSubaru Mitejima
2019–2023Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsSakura Uchiha[non-primary source needed]
2022–present Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Nanao Ise, Retsu Unohana/Yachiru Unohana CA

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2001–2002Jackie Chan AdventuresSimoneEp. "The Return of the Pussycat"; "The Chosen One"
2003–2004All Grown Up!Leslie, Phonetic KidPilot episode and Ep. "Coup DeVille"; "Runaround Susie"
2006Dibo the Gift DragonAnnieLead role and singingResume
2007–2008AnimaliaAllegra
2009Wolverine and the X-MenScarlet Witch, Pixie
2010Gnomes and TrollsFawn
2010–2013Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Janet Nettles, Additional voices
2010–2016Monster High seriesFrankie Stein, Lilith Van Hellscream
2013Sofia the FirstPrincess Aurora
2013–2016 Ever After High series Briar Beauty, Baba Yaga
2014–2025Blaze and the Monster MachinesStarlaMain role
2015Fresh Beat Band of SpiesRainbow Raspberry, Loudmouth Lemon, Yi Haw
2016Regular ShowComputer, Mary Stone, Natalie Williams, Fi, IcaiEp. "Alpha Dome"; "Ice Tape"
2016–2018BunniculaBecky, Barbara
2016–2019The Powerpuff GirlsMaylyn, Additional voices6 episodes
2017The Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowBelle StarrEp. "Return of the Guapos Part 2"; "Return of the Guapos Part 3"
EnchantimalsFelicity Fox, Flick
Pickle and PeanutAdditional voicesEp. "Wet Wedding/Tweenage Lupinus" 
2017–2019Star vs. the Forces of EvilWhite Baby Unicorn5 episodes
2021 Sonic Colors: Rise of the WispsMiles "Tails" ProwerShort animation
The Patrick Star ShowAdditional voices
2021–2024Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsNarlene
2021–presentSpongeBob SquarePantsNarlene, Additional voices4 episodes

Films

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007–presentNaruto filmsSakura Haruno
2009Happily N'Ever After 2Goldilocks
The Pinky:st. MovieKaren
Batgirl: Year OneBarbara Gordon/BatgirlAudiobook edition
Barbie: A Fairy SecretTaylor
2012Back to the SeaLittle Fish
2013Iron Man: Rise of TechnovorePepper Potts
Scooby-Doo! Stage FrightMeg Gale, Cathy
2013–2017Alpha and Omega filmsKate, Stinky, Lilly
2014Axel: The Biggest Little HeroGaga
2015Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough LoveYoshi
2016Norm of the NorthElizabeth
2016–2018Digimon Adventure tri.Gatomon, Meicoomon, Meicrackmon Vicious Mode, Angewomon, Nyaromon, Salamon, Raguelmon, Magnadramon
2017Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryMrs. Bucket
2020Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution KizunaGatomon, Angewomon, Mimi Tachikawa
2022 Drifting Home Girl Students
2023Digimon Adventure 02: The BeginningGatomon, Mother
List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017Sailor Moon R: The MovieAmi Mizuno / Sailor MercuryLimited theatrical release, Viz dub
2018 Sailor Moon S: The Movie
Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie
Ralph Breaks the InternetPrincess Aurora
2019 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection C.C.
2021 Sailor Moon Eternal Ami Mizuno / Super Sailor Mercury Viz dub
2024 Sailor Moon Cosmos Ami Mizuno / Eternal Sailor Mercury
2025 Plankton: The Movie Ma Plankton

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004EverQuest IIVarious charactersResume
2005Destroy All Humans!Rural Female
2006Rumble Roses XXCandy Cane (Rebecca Walsh), BeckyCA
Tales of the AbyssArietta the Wild
2006–presentNaruto seriesSakura Haruno
Dead or Alive seriesTina Armstrong, Momijistarting from Xtreme 2
2007Armored Core 4P. Dam, Meno LouIn-game credits
Project SylpheedNatalie KongIn-game credits
Digimon World Data SquadMiki Kurosaki, Manami Nitta, Runaway D
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3//RedemptionNatsumeEnglish dub
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantisAdditional Voices 
2008Culdcept SagaRilaraResume
Destroy All Humans! Big Willy UnleashedAdditional Voices 
The World Ends with YouUzuki Yashiro, Raimu "Rhyme" Bito
Ninja Gaiden 2Momiji, Yoba
Valkyria ChroniclesCordelia gi Randgriz, Martha Lipponen, Freesia YorkEnglish dub
Destroy All Humans! Path of the FuronFaire/Sunnywood Females
2009MadWorldNaomi, RinRinEnglish dub
MagnaCarta 2Rue
2010Final Fantasy XIIICocoon Inhabitants
Resonance of FateAdditional voices
Sakura Wars: So Long, My LoveSubaru Kujo(uncredited)
Valkyria Chronicles 2Cordelia gi Randgriz
Final Fantasy XIVVarious characters
Sonic Free RidersMiles "Tails" Prower, Wave the Swallow
Sonic ColorsMiles "Tails" Prower
2011Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling TogetherFemale narrator
Sonic GenerationsMiles "Tails" Prower, Classic Miles "Tails" Prower
Kinect Disneyland AdventuresPrincess Aurora
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic GamesMiles "Tails" Prower
2012Dragon's DogmaMadeleine
Ninja Gaiden 3Momiji
Resident Evil 6Deborah Harper
Sonic & All-Stars Racing TransformedMiles "Tails" Prower
Tales of Graces fAsbel Lhant (child), Pascal
2013Fire Emblem AwakeningLissa
Marvel HeroesScarlet Witch, Jocasta
Sonic Lost WorldMiles "Tails" Prower
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
2014Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden ZMomiji
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIISavannah
Broken AgeBottled Water Maiden, Anastasia, Yarn Pal No. 2
2015Devil May Cry 4: Special EditionLady
Disney Infinity 3.0Joy
Xenoblade Chronicles XAvatar (Female; Joker)Grouped under Avatars
2016Lego Marvel's AvengersThor Girl
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic GamesWave the Swallow
2017Fire Emblem HeroesSerra, LissaAs Kate Davis
Clicker FranFran
Agents of MayhemMAYHEM Crew member 
Super Mario OdysseyPaulineAs Kate Davis
.hack//G.U. Last RecodeNatsumeVol. 3//Redemption – reboot
2018World of Warcraft: Battle for AzerothArchmage Tamuura 
Mario Tennis AcesPaulineDLC
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
2019Devil May Cry 5Lady
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderScarlet Witch
Mario Kart TourPauline
2020Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in DisguiseGalena Clarkson, Emma SandersFalcon Dash Shahed
Hyrule Warriors: Age of CalamityPurahAs Kate Davis
2021Neo: The World Ends with YouUzuki Yashiro
Mario Golf: Super RushPaulineAs Kate Davis
Sonic Colors: UltimateMiles "Tails" Prower
Psychonauts 2Sam Boole
Blaze and the Monster Machines: Axle City Racers Starla
2022 Mario Strikers: Battle LeaguePaulineAs Kate Davis
2023Armored Core VI: Fires of RubiconV.VI Maeterlinck, additional voicesEnglish dub
Mario Kart 8 DeluxePaulineUpdate 3.0.0
2024 Disney Speedstorm Joy, Aurora Listed under "Featuring the Voice Talents Of"
Super Mario Party Jamboree Pauline
Marvel Rivals Scarlet Witch
2025 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Avatar (Female; Joker), Omomo, additional voices
Mario Kart World Pauline
Disney Dreamlight Valley Joy, Aurora Listed under "Featuring the Voice Talents Of"
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Additional voices
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Wave the Swallow

Audio drama

List of voice and dubbing performances in audio dramas
Year Title Role Notes Source
2026 Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles Wave the Swallow, Edna Knackerworth

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborations

Songs

References

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