Sara Connor is a fictional character from the Terminator film series, created by James Cameron. She is portrayed as a strong and determined woman who becomes the mother of John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance against the machines. Throughout the series, Sara evolves from a vulnerable waitress into a fierce warrior, dedicated to protecting her son and fighting against the impending apocalypse. In the original film, released in 1984, Sara is targeted by a cyborg assassin known as the Terminator, sent from the future to kill her before John is born. As the story progresses, she learns about her crucial role in the battle against the machines and takes on the responsibility of preparing John for his future role in the resistance.