Lauren Lyle plays DS Karen Pirie, Chris Jenks plays DC Jason 'Mint' Murray, and Zach Wyatt plays DS Phil Parhatka.
Main cast
- DS/DI Karen PirieLauren LyleSeasons 1–2Main
- DC/DS Jason 'Mint' MurrayChris JenksSeasons 1–2Main
- DS Phil ParhatkaZach WyattSeasons 1–2Main
- Dr River WildeEmer KennySeasons 1–2Main
- Bel RichmondRakhee ThakrarSeasons 1–2Main
- DI/DCS Simon LeesSteve John ShepherdSeasons 1–2Main
Supporting cast
- DCS Jimmy LawsonStuart BowmanSeasons 1Supp
- DS Jimmy Lawson (younger)Kevin MainsSeasons 1Supp
- DI Barney MacLennanGilly GilchristSeasons 1Supp
- PC Janice HoggGemma McElhinneySeasons 1Supp
- Rosie DuffAnna Russell-MartinSeasons 1Supp
- Alex GilbeyAriyon BakareSeasons 1Supp
- Alex Gilbey (younger)Buom TihngangSeasons 1Supp
- Tom 'Weird' MackieMichael ShaefferSeasons 1Supp
- Tom 'Weird' Mackie (younger)Jack HeskethSeasons 1Supp
- Ziggy MalkiewiczAlec NewmanSeasons 1Supp
- Ziggy Malkiewicz (younger)Jhon LumsdenSeasons 1Supp
- Grace GallowayBobby RainsburySeasons 1Supp
- Lynn Mackie SnrMarnie BaxterSeasons 1Supp
- Professor KeenBarrie HunterSeasons 1Supp
- Sir Broderick GrantJames CosmoSeasons 2Supp
- Sir Broderick Grant (younger)Jamie MichieSeasons 2Supp
- Lady Mary GrantFrances TomeltySeasons 2Supp
- Mary Grant (younger)Madeleine WorrallSeasons 2Supp
- Catriona 'Cat' GrantJulia BrownSeasons 2Supp
- Fergus SinclairJohn MichieSeasons 2Supp
- DC Isla StarkSaskia AshdownSeasons 2Supp
- Mick Prentice (younger)Mark RowleySeasons 2Supp
- Andy Kerr / MathiasTom MannionSeasons 2Supp
- Andy Kerr (younger)Conor BerrySeasons 2Supp
- Kevin CampbellStuart CampbellSeasons 2Supp
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About this cast
Karen Pirie is an ITV/ITVX crime drama starring Lauren Lyle as the titular DS. The series, from 2022, follows the young detective leading cold-case investigations in Scotland. The main cast also includes Chris Jenks, Zach Wyatt, Emer Kenny and Rakhee Thakrar.
Cast FAQs
Who plays DS Karen Pirie in Karen Pirie?
Lauren Lyle plays the lead role of DS/DI Karen Pirie.
Who plays Mick Prentice in Karen Pirie?
Mark Rowley plays the younger Mick Prentice in the series.
How many cast members are in Karen Pirie?
The series has a confirmed total of 31 cast members.
Who plays Dr River Wilde in Karen Pirie?
Emer Kenny plays Dr River Wilde, a key character in the team.
Sources: IMDb · IMDb · ITV · Wikipedia · Cosmopolitan UK · Updated June 2026