Linda Stirling (born Louise Schultz;[1] October 11, 1921 – July 20, 1997) was an American showgirl, model, and actress.

[3] In the book In the Nick of Time: Motion Picture Sound Serials, William C. Cline wrote, "Of the characteristics necessary in a heroine, Linda Stirling possessed all — presence, wholesomeness, beauty and versatility — and any single one would have been sufficient in her case.

[1] After her marriage, she essentially retired from films to raise a family, although she later appeared in occasional episodes of television shows, beginning in 1952.

[4] After her career as an actress ended, and her children had grown, Stirling earned her Bachelor's and her Master's degree at UCLA.

[6][7] Stirling was one of the original winners of the Golden Boot Awards in 1983 for her contributions to western cinema.