Who is Marina Thompson in Bridgerton?

The cousin with a secret · House Featherington

Marina Thompson (The cousin with a secret) is a character in Bridgerton, part of House Featherington. Marina Thompson arrives from the country to debut under the Featheringtons' roof — instantly the most admired girl in the house, to her cousins' chagrin. Her composure hides arithmetic more urgent than any season's: she is carrying the child of a soldier gone to war, and the calendar is not on her side. In a society that prices women by rumor, Marina's secret is a fuse already lit.

When does Marina Thompson first appear?

Marina Thompson first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Diamond of the First Water”) of Bridgerton (2020–, Netflix).

Who is Marina Thompson connected to?

Relationships already established when Marina Thompson first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Penelope Featherington — Cousins under one roof

Which group does Marina Thompson belong to?

By the time Marina Thompson appears, House Featherington also includes Penelope Featherington.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Daphne Bridgerton — The season's diamond
• Simon Basset — The reluctant duke
• Anthony Bridgerton — The viscount at the gate
• Violet Bridgerton — The dowager who watches
• Eloise Bridgerton — The one who'd rather think
• Penelope Featherington — The wallflower in yellow
• Colin Bridgerton — The charming third son
• Benedict Bridgerton — The second son, searching
• Lady Danbury — The ton's sharpest tongue
• Queen Charlotte — The crown that crowns diamonds

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