Dorothy Claire (born Marietta Wright,[1] June 5, 1920 – September 4, 1982) was an American singer and radio personality.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Wright,[1] Claire was born in La Porte, Indiana on June 5, 1920.

At age 4, she began singing, joining her sisters to form a trio that performed at parties[1] and on WSBT radio in South Bend, Indiana.

[1] She went on to sing for notable band leaders including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey,[2] Sonny Dunham,[3] and Bob Crosby.

[2] Breaking away from orchestras, Claire began singing in night clubs in Chicago, including Chez Paree and The Palmer House,[4] then performed at the Copacabana in New York.