Paula Sue Trickey (born March 27, 1966 in Amarillo, Texas, U.S.) is an American actress who has starred in many TV movies. She has also appeared in television series. Trickey's most well-known role was on the USA Network series Pacific Blue as Officer/Sgt. Cory McNamara from 1996-2000. She has made guest appearances on many TV shows, including on Beverly Hills, 90210, Renegade, Sliders, and One Tree Hill. She appeared on the third and fourth seasons of The O.C. playing the mother of Harbor School socialite Taylor Townsend.

Paula Trickey is married to Richard Thurber and they have one child together.

Partial filmography

* 'Til Lies Do Us Part (2007) (TV)
* The OC (2006 - 2007) (TV)
* McBride: Murder Past Midnight (2005) (TV)
* Gone But Not Forgotten (2004) (TV)
* A Carol Christmas (2003) (TV)
* Pacific Blue (1996-2000) (TV)
* The Base (1999) (TV)
* A Kiss Goodnight (1994) (TV)
* Beverly Hills 90210 (1992, 1993) (TV)
* Maniac Cop 2 (1990)