Trivia: Who Voices the Vulcan Cadet in Star Trek Prodigy?
The character Maj'el —whose name is an homage to Gene Roddenberry's wife, Majel— was introduced in Season 2 of the series.
American voice actress Michaela Dietz voices the pointy-eared Vulcan cadet Maj'el in "Star Trek: Prodigy," the science fiction franchise's tenth television series and one of the first to target a youth audience.
The character Maj'el —whose name is an homage to Gene Roddenberry's wife, Majel— was introduced in Season 2 of the series. She is part of the elite Nova Squadron at Starfleet Academy.
Dietz brings a subtle emotional depth to Maj'el that maintains Vulcan stoicism while allowing glimpses of the character's inner complexity. Her performance helps bridge the gap between traditional Vulcan portrayals and the show's younger target demographic.
She has voiced several roles in animated series, and may be best known for her role as Amethyst in Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe." And Dietz established herself in animation with roles including Riff in "Barney & Friends" and additional voice work in shows like "OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes" and "Craig of the Creek." Her experience with child-oriented programming made her an ideal choice for Prodigy's unique position as both a Star Trek series and a children's show.
The casting of Dietz as Maj'el continues Star Trek's tradition of thoughtful representation of Vulcan characters, following in the footsteps of Leonard Nimoy's iconic Spock and Tim Russ's Tuvok.
Her interpretation helps introduce a new generation of viewers to one of science fiction's most fascinating species while maintaining the cultural touchstones that have made Vulcans enduring figures in the Star Trek universe.