Tara Carpenter
| Tara Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Scream character | |
Jenna Ortega as Tara Carpenter in Scream VI | |
| First appearance | Scream (2022) |
| Last appearance | Scream VI (2023) |
| Created by | James Vanderbilt Guy Busick |
| Portrayed by | Jenna Ortega |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Tara Carpenter |
| Occupation | Student |
| Family | Christina Carpenter (mother) Mr. Carpenter (father) Sam Carpenter (half-sister) |
| Nationality | American |
| Location | Carpenter Residence, Woodsboro, California (formerly) New York City, NY |
| Status | Alive |
Tara Carpenter is a fictional character in the Scream franchise. She first appears in Scream (2022) and returns in Scream VI (2023). Tara is introduced as the target of the film's opening attack but survives. She is the half-sister of Sam Carpenter and is used as live bait to draw Sam back, during which their family connection is revealed. She was created by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick and is portrayed by Jenna Ortega.