Shannon Thornton

Shannon Thornton (born July 24, 1987) is an American actress known for her role as Keyshawn on the Starz series P-Valley (2020–present). She started her television acting career with a role on Blue Bloods in 2010 and went on to have recurring roles on Rise, Dynasty, and Power. Thornton gained wider prominence in 2020 as a lead cast member on the STARZ drama series P-Valley, where she portrays Keyshawn, a stripper in an abusive relationship. In 2022, she appeared in Future's music video 'Love You Better.' Thornton has also worked as a model for Creme of Nature and other Black hair care products. She has won a Gracie Allen Award and a Women's Image Network Award for her performance.