Tracy Strauss

Tracy Strauss
Portrayed by	Ali Larter
First appearance	The Second Coming
In-story stats
Known ability	Freezing (synthetic)
Nickname	Ice Queen
Gender
Age	32
Date of birth	August 24, 1974
Place of birth	Beverly Hills, CA
Home	Washington, D.C.
Residence	Tracy Strauss's apartment
Occupations	Aide to Senator Nathan Petrelli, former Political Adviser to Governor Robert Malden
Significant others	Robert Malden, Nathan Petrelli
Parent	W. Strauss (father) Rebecca Rosenthal (mother)
Siblings	Niki Sanders (triplet sister, deceased), Barbara (triplet sister)
Other relatives	Brother-in-law: D.L. Hawkins (deceased) Nephew: Micah Sanders

Tracy Strauss is a former political adviser to New York Governor Robert Malden who was then employed by Nathan Petrelli upon his appointment to Senator. Tracy is one in a set of triplets along with Niki Sanders and Barbara. She is an evolved human with the ability to freeze anything.

Character History

The Second Coming

After hearing about Nathan on television, Governor Robert Malden tells Tracy that they may have found whom they're looking for. Tracy playfully reminds him that it's her job to find the person they're looking for. Seeing Nathan on television she remarks that she likes him.

The Butterfly Effect

Tracy makes a suggestion to Malden for Nathan to serve as Senator for the state of New York. On the way to her car, a reporter stalks her with images from Lasvegasniki.com. She denies that that is her, but the reporter's sources claim otherwise, and she makes her getaway. When she gets to his hospital room, Nathan automatically thinks that Tracy is Niki. Naturally, Tracy is confused about this. She offers him the Senate, leaving her phone number. Later, Nathan accepts on the condition that she be on his team. The reporter returns, this time with the DVD of Jessica having sex with Nathan at the Corinthian. She gets so angry at him that her freezing ability manifests, and she accidentally kills him. She is naturally shocked and runs away.

One of Us, One of Them

Alone in her apartment, Tracy freezes a rose. Later, Nathan Petrelli visits her and asks why she did not attend his swearing in. Tracy shows him the video footage of him having sex with Jessica and asks who Niki Sanders was. Tracy says that the only information she found on Niki was an address in New Orleans. When Nathan only asks if she really is not Niki, Tracy leaves for New Orleans. Arriving at the Dawsons' home, she finds a coffin containing Niki's body. She is confronted by Micah, who quickly recognizes that she is not his mother. Micah cross-references Tracy and Niki's information and finds that they were both born in the same hospital on the same day and delivered by the same doctor. Tracy visits Zimmerman, who at first mistakes her for a woman named Barbara. Tracy says he is mistaken and tells him her name, and he comes to the realization that she is "the one from Beverly Hills". When Tracy questions him on how he knew she was from Beverly Hills he claims that he "created" her.

I Am Become Death

Zimmerman reveals to Tracy that she was one of triplets, Niki, herself and Barbara, and he gave each of them abilities through genetic manipulation. Afraid of her ability and guilt-ridden over the death of the reporter, Tracy tries to turn herself into the police. However, her emotional state brings her power forth and she freezes the telephone. Later, Tracy turns in her resignation to Nathan. She then goes to a bridge and attempts suicide but is saved by Nathan who flies her to safety. Tracy then reveals her power to Nathan and they share a kiss.

Angels and Monsters

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Dying of the Light

Nathan and Tracy arrive at Mohinder's lab to reveal that their abilities were given to them by Dr. Zimmerman. Mohinder injects Tracy and Nathan with a knock-out drug, then straps them to tables in his hive. Daphne discovers them while attempting to recruit Mohinder for the Pinehearst Company, and escapes the lab using her super speed. Tracy attempts to reason with Mohinder, then uses her freezing power to subdue Mohinder and escape from her bonds. She releases Nathan, and Mohinder recovers and uses his ability to prevent them from escaping.

Eris Quod Sum

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Evolved Human Abilities

Tracy possesses the ability to freeze objects which allows her to reduce the temperature of matter at will. She is capable of freezing human beings as well as inanimate objects including a rose, a telephone, and glass. When using her power, Tracy appears to absorb the heat from an individual instead of emitting cold. Also, while she is able to create sub-zero temperatures, Tracy herself retains body heat.

Notes

• According to Dr. Zimmerman, Tracy's ability is the result of receiving the formula rather than a naturally inherited ability. (I Am Become Death)

Memorable Quotes

"You don't pay me for the sex, Governor, I do that for free."

-Tracy Strauss (to Governor Malden) (The Butterfly Effect)

"You're not Niki Sanders?"

"Not in the slightest."

-Nathan Petrelli, Tracy Strauss (The Butterfly Effect)

"Do you know me?"

"Know you? I created you."

-Tracy Strauss, Dr. Zimmerman (One of Us, One of Them)

"I'd watch out for that one, if I were you."

"Oh, we're not together."

-Meredith Gordon, Tracy Strauss (Eris Quod Sum)

Trivia

• Tracy's Social Security number is 2856-34-6343.
• According to the birth certificate Micah found on his computer, Tracy weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces when she was born. She was born August 24, 1974 at 12:56 am in Beverly Hills at Our Lady of Perpetual Faith Hospital, and she was delivered by Dr. Zimmerman.
• As of yet, Tracy has never been seen without her pearl necklace.

See Also

• For other uses of Tracy, see Tracy (disambig).
• For other uses of Strauss, see Strauss (disambig).
• For images of Tracy, see Images of Tracy Strauss.
• For articles related to Tracy Strauss, see Related Articles:Tracy.
• For Tracy Strauss's history in the "exposed future", see Tracy Strauss (exposed future).

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Tracy Strauss for fan-created theories and other speculation.