Allison Cameron, M.D., is a fictional character on the medical drama House, portrayed by American actress Jennifer Morrison.

An immunologist, Cameron is a member of Dr. Gregory House's team of handpicked specialists at Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital's Department of Diagnostic Medicine.

[3][4][5] Joyce Millman of The New York Times has stated she plays "Jane Eyre to House's Edward Rochester.

In the season 5 episode "Big Baby," Cameron temporarily moves up to Acting Dean of Medicine and Hospital Administrator, after Cuddy decides to spend more time being a mother.

She later appears in the season 6 episode, "Lockdown", to get Chase to sign their divorce papers and after having done so, the two of them end on good terms, talking about their fondest memories of each other and making love in the clinic.

Maureen Ryan of the Chicago Tribune reported that many fans were disappointed the character received less airtime in season 4.

[10] David Shore and producer Katie Jacobs stated that Chase and Cameron would be getting sufficient screentime and storylines soon throughout the series when many of the show's fans complained and took action.

[12][citation needed] Before her final episode aired on November 16, 2009, Morrison commented on the announcement of her departure, stating that it was not definite.

"I don't think anyone really knows...they're always just a couple of episodes ahead, and [executive producer] David Shore has always been very true to the writing of the characters and what he believes them to be."