Katherine Pulaski is a fictional medical doctor in the American
science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. She
served a rotation as the chief medical officer aboard the Federation
starship USS Enterprise-D. During her time on the ship, her medical
skills saved the lives of both Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Commander
William Riker. She inadvertently caused Lt. Commander Data to create a
hologram of Professor Moriarty that became self aware after a bet
involving his abilities. Pulaski seemed averse to most new technology
and preferred to avoid the transporter, but was forced to rely on it
to save her own life from a genetically-modified infection. Before
arriving on the Enterprise-D, she previously served on the USS
Repulse. For a time in her past, she was romantically involved with
William Riker's father, Kyle Riker, with whom she has maintained a
friendship.Portrayed by actress Diana Muldaur, Pulaski replaced the
character of Commander Beverly Crusher for the second season after
Gates McFadden's contract was not renewed. Pulaski first appeared in
the second season opener "The Child", and made her final appearance in
"Shades of Gray". Before playing the role of Pulaski on The Next
Generation, Muldaur appeared in the original Star Trek, playing
different characters in the episodes "Return to Tomorrow" and "Is
There in Truth No Beauty?" She later worked with series creator Gene
Roddenberry on a pilot for the series Planet Earth. McFadden returned
to replace Muldaur in the third season, reprising her role as Dr.
Crusher for the remainder of the series.Reviewers praised Pulaski's
approach, as well as her ability to fit in with the crew. Critics
noted her unique warm presence in contrast to the icier other regular
characters and noted her more interesting relationship with the
Captain as she would stand up to him. Episodes featuring Pulaski in a
leading role produced united opinions among critics describing
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