Wendy Carr is a fictional character from the popular Netflix series Mindhunter, which is based on real events. She is portrayed as a psychologist who works with the FBI in the late 1970s and early 1980s, focusing on criminal psychology and the study of serial killers. Her character is known for her intelligence and dedication to understanding the minds of violent offenders. In the series, Wendy collaborates with agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench as they develop criminal profiling techniques. Her role highlights the importance of psychological insights in law enforcement and contributes to the evolving field of criminal psychology during that era.