In the science fiction horror film Alien: Covenant, Katherine Waterston plays the role of Daniels, a terraforming expert aboard the colonization spaceship Covenant. The film is a sequel to Prometheus and the sixth installment in the Alien film series. Set in the year 2104, the crew of the Covenant discovers a seemingly uncharted paradise planet, only to realize that it is actually a dangerous world inhabited by hostile creatures. Waterston's character, Daniels, becomes a key figure in the fight for survival as she battles the deadly xenomorphs. With intense action sequences and a gripping storyline, Alien: Covenant showcases Waterston's talent as an actress in the sci-fi genre.