A science officer on Voyager and mother of Naomi Wildman.
Samantha Wildman is a Starfleet ensign and science officer aboard the USS Voyager, introduced as a member of the crew who works quietly in the sciences. She is also a mother, and her daughter Naomi is the first child born aboard the ship during its long trek through the Delta Quadrant.
Her story highlights the human side of the voyage. She must raise a child far from home, balance duty with parenthood and rely on the support of her crewmates, who treat Naomi as part of a larger family. Her skills in xenobiology help in several mission-critical problems, and she is a steady presence when the ship faces strange phenomena.
Wildman endures as a reminder that Voyager was not only a ship of officers and adventurers but also a small community. Her gentle role gives the series some of its warmest family moments.