Katherine Kieran Williams, known widely as Keira, is not merely a human girl; she is the realization of an ancient prophecy foretelling the arrival of a girl destined not only to capture the heart of the enigmatic Dominic Draven but also to deliver the world from peril. With her tale unfolding intricately across the expansive twelve-book Afterlife Saga, Keira stands as the saga’s central heroine, embodying purity and unexplained goodness that characterizes a “pure soul.”
Starting her journey at the age of 25, Keira adopts an alias, Keira Johnson, presenting herself as a 21-year-old to elude a past stalker. She undergoes a transformative journey from England to America, seeking refuge with her sister Libby and brother-in-law Frank. Standing at 5 feet 3 inches, Keira is a visual sonnet with her long blonde hair framing a fair face with captivating grey-blue eyes, a delicate build topped with gentle curves.
Commonly referred to as Keria or Kazzy by her close kin and friends, Keira navigates through life with various names and titles whispered around her, including Electus, Chosen One, Keira Johnson, Keira Williams, Kaz (Kazzy), Katie, Catherine, and Little Lamb. Born on the seventh day of the seventh month in 1987, the mystique of number seven closely entwines with her life’s tapestry.
Despite criticisms of her perpetual blushing, deemed unrealistic by some, Keira’s tendency to flush is an authentic reaction to her emotional surges, a trait quite common among individuals graced with fair skin.
Keira’s life story, gradually revealed over the span of the saga, is a fascinating odyssey starting in England. Her love for history and art is evident early, providing solace during turbulent times. An uncanny encounter with a gypsy named Nesteemia at age seven marks a turning point, resulting in her ability to perceive creatures unknown to others, a secret she learns to conceal with her sister’s help.
Through drawing and confinement of these monstrous visions into an art book, Keira manages to live a semblance of normalcy until college, where she crosses paths with Morgan, a teaching assistant whose fascination with her swiftly morphs into obsession, leading to a series of events that thrust Keira further into her prophesied destiny.
Without unveiling too many spoilers, the depth and complexity of Keira’s character are explored extensively, revealing a young woman who is much more than meets the eye, harboring secrets and wielding powers that even she can’t fully understand at first. For more about Morgan and the other characters entangled in Keira’s extraordinary life, further profiles await your perusal.
So, what does Kiera look like? According to AI, Kiera looks like this – very elegant and ethereal.
I know the book says she has long blonde hair, but for some reason, in my mind, she was always a brunette.
The AI Analysis of Keira’s Look
I took a copy of the first book from the Afterlife series and had AI do a deep dive and give me a detailed analysis of her looks. This is more updated from my original image above, as it’s based on more advanced artificial intelligence. (Dec 2025)
Based on the text, Keira (Catherine Keiran Williams) is described as a petite, curvy young woman (23 years old) who views herself as “plain” and “pale,” though others find her beautiful and “exquisite.” She has a distinct “alternative” style and hides her physical attributes due to past trauma.
Here is a detailed breakdown of her appearance:
Hair
- Color: She has “long and thick golden blonde waves.” In certain lights, it shines with “soft gold” and “lighter streaks.”
- Length: Her hair is very long, reaching down to her waist.
- Style: She usually wears it knotted up in a “big thick twist” held by a large metal butterfly clip to hide it. When worn down, it is described as a “golden waterfall” or a “mass of golden bouncy curls.”
Face
- Eyes: Her eyes are large and described as “greyish blue,” resembling “the sky when there was a storm coming.” At other times they are described as “very dark blue.” They are framed by naturally “thick eyelashes.”
- Complexion: She is extremely pale, often described as having a “pale complexion” or “deathly white skin.” However, she blushes very easily and frequently, turning various shades of red.
- Lips: She has a habit of biting her bottom lip when nervous. When made up, her lips are described as looking like a “cupid’s bow.”
Build and Stature
- Height: She is short, standing at five foot three.
- Figure: She has a “small frame” and a “slim build,” but possesses a “curvy top half” with an “ample bra size.”
Distinguishing Marks (The Scars)
- Location: On the inside of her forearms, running from her wrists toward her elbows.
- Appearance: These are self-inflicted scars (from a mirror shard). They are described as “deep red,” “thick,” and “raised.” There are “eight slits on one [arm] and six on the other.”
- Concealment: She is almost never without long fingerless gloves or tops with long sleeves that have thumb holes to hide these scars from view.
Style and Attire
- Everyday: She prefers an “alternative” or rock-influenced look. She wears ripped, faded jeans (often too long for her), baggy hoodies (specifically an old maroon zip-up with a football logo), band t-shirts, and vests. She wears “scuffed-up old skull Converse” or purple Doc Martens.
- The Club/Makeover: When dressed up by her sister or Sophia, she wears a “deep purple” satin dress with a corset top that pushes up her bust, a short skirt with a long back, and knee-high black leather boots.
General Vibe
- She considers herself the “thorn amongst the roses” compared to the supernatural beauty of the Draven family.
- She tries to make herself invisible and fade into the background, keeping her head down and her body covered in layers.