Michelle Hurst (born June 1, 1953) is an American actress.

She played Miss Claudette Pelage in the first season of the streaming television series Orange Is the New Black.

Hurst is known for her multiple roles in various Law & Order television shows.

Hurst starred as Miss Claudette Pelage in the first season of the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black in 2013.

[3] Hurst was placed in a 16-day coma so doctors could perform surgeries close to her spine.