Who's Fiona Harvey And Why Do People Think She's Martha From 'Baby Reindeer?' The Theory About The Netflix Stalker's Identity Explained

After seeing Baby Reindeer on Netflix, internet users are trying to find the identity of the stalker character Martha who's based on a real woman. A theory is spreading that Martha's real name is Fiona Harvey.

Richard Gadd, the Scottish comedian whom the story is based on and who also stars as the main character Donny Dunn, never revealed the real name of his stalker. However, given the curious nature of the world and the fact that much of Martha's stalking transpires on social media, sleuths have dug up the Twitter / X and Facebook accounts of a Fiona Harvey whose online habits are very Martha-like.

So, is Fiona Harvey Martha from Baby Reindeer? Where did this theory come from? Let's explain.

What's Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer?'

Baby Reindeer is the brainchild of Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, based on the true story of his stalker, nicknamed Martha. Originally a one-man show that premiered at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Netflix picked up the story and adapted it for TV.

The series centers on the character Donny Dunn, based on and played by Gadd, and his stalker named Martha, played by Jessica Gunning. The harrowing story describes a stalker who knows no bounds and the traumatic experience for the young comedian just trying to make it big.

Who's Richard Gadd?

Richard Gadd is a Scottish comedian and actor who's a frequent feature at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In an interview with The Courier back in 2016 when he was running for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ Best Comedy Show, his one-man show called Monkey See, Monkey Do featured him running on a treadmill for its entire length.

In the interview he said, "I like to think of myself as someone who pushes the boundaries of what comedy can be."

Why Do People Think Fiona Harvey Is Martha?

Because the series is purportedly based on a real woman who stalked Gadd, internet users have become obsessed with finding her. Some think they've got her, linking to a tweet shared by a @FionaHarvey2014 that tags Gadd's account and says, "my curtains need hung badly."

The tweet has racked up thousands of likes over the past few days despite its original 2014 upload date. Users are seeing a connection because (spoiler alert) Martha needing her curtains hung is a plot point in Baby Reindeer.

The tweet has inspired a mass investigation into who Fiona Harvey is and if she could be the infamous Martha. For instance, X user @MooreFoodPlz compiled their own evidence in a viral tweet shared on Sunday. The user drew a connection between Harvey's posts about a Camden pub and the pub setting frequently used in the series.

Although the theory is unconfirmed, the coincidences linking her are rather uncanny. Hopefully, Harvey doesn't receive too much backlash or real-life consequences, especially if she is not the real Martha.

For the full history of the Fiona Harvey is Martha theories, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.