Sue Clearwater

"Now Sue, she would have made one hell of a wolf. Leah's more of a wolverine."

Sue Clearwater is a Quileute woman who lives on the La Push reservation. She is the mother of Leah Clearwater and Seth Clearwater, and a widow since the death of her husband Harry Clearwater. Sue is also a good friend to Billy Black and Charlie Swan.

Early life
Sue was raised by the legends and beliefs of the Quileute magic and history, along with her brother, Lucas. She married Harry Clearwater and gave birth to two children: Leah and Seth. She and Harry had always known that their son might someday become a shape-shifter if he was to cross a vampire scent, which he did when the Cullens moved back to Forks.

Sue was the one who treated Emily's wounds when she was accidentally slashed by Sam, who phased out of anger.

New Moon
During New Moon, her husband, Harry Clearwater, dies of a heart attack, leaving her a widow, and his place as a member of the tribal council. Billy states that Sue is a strong woman, as she remains unshaken for a while despite her husband's death and her children's phasing.

Eclipse
In Eclipse, Sue attends the campfire night/council meeting on the clifftop in which Billy Black and Quil III tell the Quileute legends to Bella, Jacob, and most of the pack and their imprintees. Bella describes her as really tough and taking on stuff bravely. In the film she does appear at the bonfire, but has no speaking lines.



Breaking Dawn
In Breaking Dawn, Sue attends Bella and Edward's wedding with Billy and her son, Seth. Later on, both Seth and Leah run away to join Jacob Black's renegade pack. According to Jared, Sue was heartbroken, but Jacob knew that she was very strong, and was not above playing her children's sympathies if it meant they would return home. Sue is also mentioned to be spending a lot of time with Charlie Swan, being as shocked by his cooking as Bella was when she first came to Forks. She immediately takes on a caretaker role towards Charlie, much like Bella did, and even accompanies him to the Cullens'. By the end of the story, they have started a romantic relationship.

In the movie, she is seen at Bella and Edward's wedding, at Billy's house when Jacob hears about Bella's return, keeping Charlie company half the times and at Billy's house when Paul reports to Sam that Bella is 'dead'.

Physical appearance
Sue has a thin face, and her hair is cut in a short, severe style.

Personality
Sue's personality is not fully described in the books, but Jacob mentions that she is brave and strong — strong enough to lie to her children if that is what it takes to do what is right. When her husband passed away, she remained tough to get over her pain, and take over his place as council leader of the Quileute tribe.

Relationships
Sue is the wife of Harry Clearwater and mother of Leah and Seth Clearwater.



Family
Harry Clearwater is Sue's husband until his death, and they have two children, Leah and Seth. In New Moon, they both phase into wolves, Leah being the first woman in Quileute's recorded history to do so, and Seth phasing for the first time unusually early as these things go.

Charlie Swan


Charlie Swan is Sue's close friend and new love interest. When Sue's husband, and Charlie's best friend, Harry died of a heart attack during New Moon, Charlie is the one who helps her plan his funeral. In Breaking Dawn, she visits the Cullens with Charlie as moral support to help with his transition into the supernatural world. She also fills in Bella's cooking role at his house and keeping him company. By the end of Breaking Dawn, Bella thinks that Sue and Charlie may become a couple, and it was confirmed in The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide that they are dating.

Film portrayal
Sue Clearwater is portrayed by Alex Rice in Eclipse and Breaking Dawn: Part 1.

Appearances

 * New Moon
 * Eclipse
 * Eclipse film
 * Breaking Dawn
 * Breaking Dawn - Part 1