Abigail Rhiannedd Hopkins (born 20 August 1968) is an English singer-songwriter, actress and theatre director. She was born in Putney, London and is the daughter of the actor Anthony Hopkins and his former wife, Petronella Barker.She had small roles in such films as Shadowlands, The Remains of the Day and Selected Exits (under the pseudonym Abigail Harrison), as well as appearing in various roles in the theatre. In 2000 she appeared in the David Starkey series Elizabeth as Catherine Parr.She released her debut album, Smile Road (2003), the follow-up album Blue Satin Alley (2005), "The Lighthouse Keeper" (EP, 2007) and her latest album, The Memoirs of An Outlaw (2008).
Started playing classical guitar at the age of seven.
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Abigail has released three albums and an EP - Smile Road (2003), Blue Satin Alley (2005), The Lighthouse Keeper (EP 2007), and The Memoirs of An Outlaw (2008). Contributed vocals to Chamber Music - A James Joyce Tribute album. Numerous BBC radio shows as a singer-songwriter, including Woman's Hour for BBC Radio 4 (2004 and 2006).