Shannon Thornton

Shannon Thornton (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress best known for her role as Keyshawn on the Starz series P-Valley (2020–present). She won a Gracie Allen Award and a Women's Image Network Award for her performance.

Life and career
Thornton was born and raised in Connecticut. She has modeled for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products.

Thornton's first television acting role was on Blue Bloods in 2010. She also had recurring roles on Rise, Dynasty, and Power. In 2020, she gained wider prominence as a lead cast member on the Starz drama series P-Valley, on which she portrays Keyshawn, a stripper in an abusive relationship. In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video "Love You Better."

In 2024, Thornton appeared in the erotic thriller film Mea Culpa and later played the lead in the romantic drama film Joy Ridge, both directed by Tyler Perry.

For P-Valley

 * 2021 – Winner, Gracie Allen Award, Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama
 * 2022 – Winner, Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress, Drama Series (for "White Knight")