Susanna Temple

Susanna Temple, Lady Lister (formerly Thornhurst; 1600-1669) was an English courtier. A daughter of Alexander Temple of Etchingham and Mary Penistone, or Mary Sommer, she is said to have been a maid of honour to Anne of Denmark. However, she is not known to be named in any records of the court. Her portrait was painted by Cornelius Johnson in 1620. She is depicted wearing a drop earring, including a martlet, the bird is part of the Temple coat of arms. Another portrait was painted in 1621 by an artist working in the manner of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger. There is also a miniature in the manner of Nicholas Hilliard, with her hair down.