Alexis Murphy

Brave girl

John Hammond's granddaughter in the Jurassic Park story, a child character who confronts the threat of dinosaurs.

Quotes

  • “I’m not a moron.”
  • “Trust me!”
  • “They’re out there!”
  • “We have to get out of here!”
  • “It’s a T-Rex!”

Trivia

  • A character not appearing in the original novel, original to the movie.
  • Depicted as a child skilled in computer operation, she plays a key role in the story.
  • Her bravery in the movie contributed to refreshing the image of child characters at the time.
  • Did not appear in sequels but has enduring popularity among fans.
  • The headset used in the film is iconic as a high-tech item for kids.

Alternate names

Lex Murphy Alex Lex

Tags

Jurassic Park Dinosaurs Child character Female character 90s movies Suspense Adventure Science fiction Genetic engineering

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young girl with an active and curious impression.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Short hair
  • Energetic expression
Iconic items
  • Headset
  • Goggles
  • Park uniform or casual wear

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
Initially curious and somewhat spoiled, but shows calmness and courage in crisis situations. Also intelligent and strong with technology.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Curious
  • Calm
  • Smart
  • Family-oriented
Talents
  • Computer operation
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Quick-witted
Skills
  • Use of electronic devices
  • Machine repair
  • Crisis evasion
Motivation
To survive the dinosaur threat and protect her family.
Hobbies
Computer games, Tinkering with electronics, Exploration
Favorite foods
Pizza, Candy
Favorite colors
Red, Blue
Disliked situations
Dinosaur attacks, Being confined

History

Backstory
Born and raised in a wealthy family as John Hammond's granddaughter. During a visit to Jurassic Park, she gets caught up in the dinosaur rampage and experiences survival.
Debut date
June 11, 1993
Work title
Jurassic Park
Media type
Movie

Jurassic Park visit

Significant event
Jurassic Park visit
Description
Visited her grandfather's theme park and encountered dinosaurs resurrected through genetic engineering.

Escape from dinosaurs

Significant event
Escape from dinosaurs
Description
Used quick wit to escape the dinosaur crisis and reunite with survivors.

Restored park safety via computer operation

Significant event
Restored park safety via computer operation
Description
Restored the system that caused the dinosaur rampage and contributed to park recovery.

Relationships

John Hammond

Grandparent

Grandfather and founder of Jurassic Park. She admires him.

Tim Murphy

Sibling

Younger brother. They share a good sibling relationship and overcome hardships together.

Alan Grant

Protector

Acted as a protector when guarding the siblings from dinosaurs.

Ellie Sattler

Mentor

Collaborator in dealing with dinosaur threats.

Jurassic Park visitors

Jurassic Park visitors: unknown

Media appearances

Jurassic Park (1993)

Movie / Supporting

Released in 1993

Jurassic Park manga version

Manga / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Ariana Richards

Voice actor
Ariana Richards
Language
English
Version or series
Original movie version

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Voice actor
Yuriko Yamaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Japanese dub version

Michael Crichton

Creator name
Michael Crichton
Role
Original author

Steven Spielberg

Creator name
Steven Spielberg
Role
Director

Related goods

Lex figure

Item name
Lex figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Lex's headset toy

Item name
Lex's headset toy
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited