Laura Palmer is a fictional character from the television series Twin Peaks, created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. She is portrayed as a high school student whose mysterious death serves as the central plot point of the show. Laura is depicted as a complex character, with a seemingly perfect life that hides darker secrets and struggles. Her death triggers an investigation led by FBI agent Dale Cooper, which uncovers the hidden lives of the residents of the small town of Twin Peaks. Laura's character has become iconic in popular culture, symbolizing themes of innocence, duality, and the impact of trauma on a community.