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Jessica Marie "Jess" Harding is one of Jurassic Park's veterinarian, Dr. Gerry Harding's daughters. Along with her father, Jess was left behind on Isla Nublar during the Incident. She was voiced by Heather Hudson.

Character and appearance

Jess Harding can be described as a stereotypical rebellious teenager. She is 14 years old who, attempted to smoke, is involved in minor shoplifting, and is angry at her parents because of their divorce and has low marks at school.

Story

Early life

Born in 1978. Jess's early life is unknown, however her dad states that when she was younger she used to visit him when he worked in the San Diego Zoo.

InGen Incident

Jess Batch — Jess' "Visitor" badge, showing her hand writing

At some point during the film, Jess and her father Gerry are seen driving to the East Docks for the last boat, but get sidetracked when they come across an injured woman. They head back to the Visitor Center but are interrupted along the way by a junior Triceratops, an angry alpha, and a T. rex named Rexy.

She and her father eventually end up at the Visitor Center, but upon investigating, she ends up being chased by Rexy inside and outside the Center. Dr Laura Sorkin manages to distract the Rex with Explorer 02. Later on she is seen near the Parasurolophus Pen. She helps Dr. Sorkin let the Parasaurolophus out of their paddocks and release a cure to the lysine deficiency into the park's water system. Shortly after, Velociraptors attack, and she, Dr. Harding and Dr. Sorkin are forced to climb to the top of a water tower. The raptors topple the tower and the three of them escape into the tunnels.

Later, the three of them reunite with Oscar Morales, Billy Yoder and Nima Cruz, only to be ambushed by the Velociraptors again. Oscar fends them off by slashing the pack leader over the eye. Then Dr. Sorkin finds out that the Geothermal Power Plant is overheating, prompting them to head over and fix it.

Jurassic-park-screenshot-06-500x274-1- — Raptor attack!

During this event, Jess sneaks off for a smoke after stealing Dr. Sorkin's cigarettes. However, this promptly led to an encounter with one of the pursuing raptors. Able to escape, she later on has an argument with her father. This argument reveals the home situation of Jess and her relationship with her parents. After fixing the Power Plant, but losing Oscar in the process, they escape to a maintenance shed. Jess discovers a corpse covered in plants. Upon closer inspection, this is revealed to be D-Caf, and that he is not yet dead, but paralyzed. Dr. Harding discovers eggs lying in a hole in D-Caf's body, and Dr. Sorkin deduces that these are Troodon eggs.

Jess screams at Yoder, who, angered by Dr. Sorkin not telling them about the Troodons, threatens to kill the woman. Eventually, he reluctantly backs down after further pleading by Jess and her father. The group is then attacked by the returning Troodon pack, and, in a resulting chase, they end up separated as they both head to the Marine Facility.

As they travel down the elevator, Jess displays a knowledge of water pressure, surprising her father. After the group reaches the observatory, they see Dr. Sorkin down in the moon pool area, trying to negotiate with the government not to destroy the island. After they refuse, she goes to drastic measures, locking the observatory door and telling the other line that she is holding the group hostage till they agree not to destroy the island. She almost succeeds in winning the government over, but Yoder, enraged at how Dr. Sorkin can even think about saving her creations at a time like this, breaks the door open with a hatchet. Just then, the Tylosaurus bangs against the observatory glass, and Dr. Sorkin is thrown into the moon pool and devoured by the creature.

Jess and Gerry marine — Jess and Gerry at the marine facility

Yoder then reveals that he plans to abandon Jess and her father and prompts Nima to follow him. But Nima, having grown fond of the Hardings, stands up to him. Yoder flees, but not before sending a grenade into the observatory. The three of them survive the explosion, which cracks the glass in the observatory. They head into the moon pool and close the door, but it is damaged and they see that water is slowly flooding in through the pool. However, Jess reveals that she had previously taken secret scuba diving lessons against her father's orders, indicating a number of scuba suits and rebreathers. She also reveals that she had pickpocketed the Barbasol can from Yoder's pocket, meaning that even if he does escape, he won't get his payment. However, after inspecting the rebreathers, she admits that she has little experience with these.

She eventually works it out and the three of them escape through a tunnel in the tank while avoiding the Tylosaurus, making their way through a series of caves that Nima remembered from her childhood. They exit at the dock only to come across Yoder, who is overjoyed to see that he still has a chance at the can. After a brief struggle, Yoder is eaten by the Tyrannosaurus and Jess, Nima and Dr. Harding make their escape to the boat. Jess and her father leave the island with or without Nima, depending on the ending chosen.

The ending where Nima saves Jess and sacrifices the can, Jess finds the remainder of Nedry's payment on the escape boat. If the ending where Nima goes to save the can is chosen, Jess and Gerry make it off the island and vow to help get Atlanta (Nima's daughter) out of poverty.

Deaths

If the player fails to complete certain tasks, it is possible for Jess to be killed by Rexy, the Tylosaurus, a Troodon, Velociraptors, a Herrerasaurus, or Lady Margaret. These deaths are considered non-canon, and will result in a game over. The player will then be allowed to respawn and try again.

Gallery

Trivia

Her personality is very similar to that of Kelly Malcolm, daughter of Ian Malcolm from The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Both are rebellious teens who feel that they have inattentive parents, especially their fathers. Both of their parents are also divorced.
In the episode "The Raptor Chase," Jess makes a sarcastic statement to her father about already being both married and pregnant. In the episode Sorkin's Lab Jess was told she can't get a boyfriend.
Prior to the Isla Nublar Incident, as well as her arrival on the island, Jess was once involved in a shoplifting incident, stealing a T-shirt at a mall (according to Gerry), and almost ended up in jail.
During a conversation with her father, Jess mentions attending Westlake Academy in Westlake, Texas, a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth. Though, Westlake Academy was not open in 1993, it was opened in 2003.

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+'''Jessica Marie "Jess" Harding''' is one of [[Jurassic Park (park)|Jurassic Park]]'s veterinarian, Dr. [[Gerry Harding]]'s daughters. Along with her father, Jess was left behind on Isla Nublar during the [[Isla Nublar Incident (1993)|Incident]]. She was voiced by [[Heather Hudson]].
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-'''Jessica "Jess" Marie Harding '''is one of [[Jurassic Park (park)|Jurassic Park]]'s veterinarian, Dr [[Gerry Harding]]'s daughters. Along with her father, Jess was left behind on Isla[[Isla Nublar (Movie canon)|&nbsp;]]Nublar during the Incident. She is voiced by [[Heather Hudson]].
 ==Character and appearance==
-'''Jess Harding''' can be described as the stereotypical rebellious teenager. Jess is 14 years old, smokes, involved in minor shoplifting, angry at her parents and has low marks at school.
+'''Jess Harding''' can be described as a stereotypical rebellious teenager. She is 14 years old who, attempted to smoke, is involved in minor shoplifting, and is angry at her parents because of their divorce and has low marks at school.
 ==Story==
 ===Early life===
-Jess's early life is unknown, however her dad states that when she was younger she visited him when he worked in the San Diego Zoo.
+Born in 1978. Jess's early life is unknown, however her dad states that when she was younger she used to visit him when he worked in the San Diego Zoo.
 ===InGen Incident===
 [[File:Jess Batch.png|thumb|left|200px|Jess' "Visitor" badge, showing her hand writing]]
-At some point during the [[Jurassic Park (film)|film]], Jess and her father Gerry are seen driving to the [[East Docks]] for the last boat, but get sidetracked when they come across an injured [[Nima|woman]]. They head back to the [[Visitor Center]] but are interrupted along the way by a [[Bakhita|junior]] ''[[Triceratops]]'', an angry [[Lady Margaret|alpha]], and a [[Tyrannosaurus Rex|T. rex]]
+At some point during the [[Jurassic Park (film)|film]], Jess and her father Gerry are seen driving to the [[East Docks]] for the last boat, but get sidetracked when they come across an injured [[Nima|woman]]. They head back to the [[Visitor Center]] but are interrupted along the way by a [[Bakhita|junior]] ''[[Triceratops]]'', an angry [[Lady Margaret|alpha]], and a ''[[Tyrannosaurus rex|T. rex]]'' named [[Rexy]].
-[[File:T-Rex_Jess.jpg|thumb|left|200px|T-Rex trouble]]
+[[File:T-Rex Jess.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''T. rex'' trouble]]
-She and her father eventually end up at the Visitor Center, but upon investigating, she ends up being chased by a ''Tyrannosarus rex'' inside and outside the Center. Dr [[Laura Sorkin]] manages to distract the Rex with [[Explorer 02]].
+She and her father eventually end up at the Visitor Center, but upon investigating, she ends up being chased by Rexy inside and outside the Center. Dr [[Laura Sorkin]] manages to distract the Rex with [[Explorer 02]]. Later on she is seen near the [[Parasaurolophus Paddock|Parasurolophus Pen]]. She helps Dr. Sorkin let the ''[[Parasaurolophus]]'' out of their paddocks and release a cure to the lysine deficiency into the park's water system. Shortly after, ''[[Velociraptor (movie canon)|Velociraptors]]'' attack, and she, Dr. Harding and Dr. Sorkin are forced to climb to the top of a water tower. The raptors topple the tower and the three of them escape into the tunnels.
-Later on she is seen near the [[Parasaurolophus Paddock|Parasurolophus Pen]]. She helps Dr. Sorkin let the ''[[Parasaurolophus]]'' out of their paddocks and release a cure to the lysine deficiency into the park's water system. Shortly after, ''[[Velociraptor antirrhopus|Velociraptors]]'' attack, and she, Dr. Harding and Dr. Sorkin are forced to climb to the top of a water tower. The raptors topple the tower and the three of them escape into the tunnels.
-Later, the three of them reunite with Oscar[[Oscar Morales|&nbsp;]]Morales<span style="font-style: normal; ">, William</span>[[Billy Yoder|&nbsp;]]Yoder<span style="font-style: normal; "> and </span>[[Nima Cruz]], only to be ambushed by the Velociraptors again. Oscar fends them off by slashing the pack leader over the eye. Then Dr. Sorkin finds out that the [[Geothermal Power Plant|Geothermal Power Plant is overheating]], prompting them to head over and fix it.
+Later, the three of them reunite with [[Oscar Morales]], [[Billy Yoder]] and [[Nima Cruz]], only to be ambushed by the ''[[Velociraptor]]s'' again. Oscar fends them off by slashing the pack leader over the eye. Then Dr. Sorkin finds out that the [[Geothermal Power Plant]] is overheating, prompting them to head over and fix it.
 [[File:Jurassic-park-screenshot-06-500x274-1-.jpg|thumb|250px|Raptor attack!]]
-During this event, Jess sneaks off for a smoke after stealing Dr. Sorkin's cigarettes. However, this promptly led to an encounter with one of the pursuing raptors. Able to escape, she later on has an argument with her father. This argument reveals the home situation of Jess and her relationship with her parents. After fixing the Power Plant (but losing Oscar in the process) they escape to a maintenance shed. Jess discovers a corpse covered in plants. Upon closer inspection, this is revealed to be D-Caf, and that he is not yet dead, but paralyzed. Dr. Harding discovers eggs lying in a hole in D-Caf's body, and Dr. Sorkin deduces that these are ''Troodon'' eggs.
+During this event, Jess sneaks off for a smoke after stealing Dr. Sorkin's cigarettes. However, this promptly led to an encounter with one of the pursuing raptors. Able to escape, she later on has an argument with her father. This argument reveals the home situation of Jess and her relationship with her parents. After fixing the Power Plant, but losing Oscar in the process, they escape to a maintenance shed. Jess discovers a corpse covered in plants. Upon closer inspection, this is revealed to be D-Caf, and that he is not yet dead, but paralyzed. Dr. Harding discovers eggs lying in a hole in D-Caf's body, and Dr. Sorkin deduces that these are ''[[Troodon]]'' eggs.
-Jess screams at Yoder, who, angered by Dr. Sorkin not telling them about the Troodons, threatens to kill the woman. Eventually, he reluctantly backs down after further pleading by Jess and her father. The group is then attacked by the returning Troodon pack, and, in a resulting chase, they end up separated as they both head to the Marine Facility.
+Jess screams at Yoder, who, angered by Dr. Sorkin not telling them about the ''Troodons'', threatens to kill the woman. Eventually, he reluctantly backs down after further pleading by Jess and her father. The group is then attacked by the returning ''Troodon'' pack, and, in a resulting chase, they end up separated as they both head to the [[Marine Facility]].
-As they travel down the elevator, Jess displays a knowledge of water pressure, surprising her father. After the group reaches the observatory, they see Dr. Sorkin down in the moon pool area, trying to negotiate with the government not to destroy the island. After they refuse, she goes to drastic measures, locking the observatory door and telling the other line that she is holding the group hostage till they agree not to destroy the island. She almost succeeds in winning the government over, but Yoder, enraged at how Dr. Sorkin can even think about saving her creations at a time like this, breaks the door open with a hatchet. Just then, the Mosasaurus bangs against the observatory glass, and Dr. Sorkin is thrown into the moon pool and devoured by the creature.
+As they travel down the elevator, Jess displays a knowledge of water pressure, surprising her father. After the group reaches the observatory, they see Dr. Sorkin down in the moon pool area, trying to negotiate with the government not to destroy the island. After they refuse, she goes to drastic measures, locking the observatory door and telling the other line that she is holding the group hostage till they agree not to destroy the island. She almost succeeds in winning the government over, but Yoder, enraged at how Dr. Sorkin can even think about saving her creations at a time like this, breaks the door open with a hatchet. Just then, the ''[[Tylosaurus]]'' bangs against the observatory glass, and Dr. Sorkin is thrown into the moon pool and devoured by the creature.
-[[File:Jess_and_Gerry_marine.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Jess and Gerry at the marine facility]]
+[[File:Jess and Gerry marine.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Jess and Gerry at the marine facility]]
 Yoder then reveals that he plans to abandon Jess and her father and prompts Nima to follow him. But Nima, having grown fond of the Hardings, stands up to him. Yoder flees, but not before sending a grenade into the observatory. The three of them survive the explosion, which cracks the glass in the observatory. They head into the moon pool and close the door, but it is damaged and they see that water is slowly flooding in through the pool. However, Jess reveals that she had previously taken secret scuba diving lessons against her father's orders, indicating a number of scuba suits and rebreathers. She also reveals that she had pickpocketed the Barbasol can from Yoder's pocket, meaning that even if he does escape, he won't get his payment. However, after inspecting the rebreathers, she admits that she has little experience with these.
-She eventually works it out and the three of them escape through a tunnel in the tank while avoiding the Mosasaurus, making their way through a series of caves that Nima remembered from her childhood. They exit at the dock only to come across Yoder, who is overjoyed to see that he still has a chance at the can. After a brief struggle, Yoder is eaten by the ''Tyrannosaurus'' and Jess, Nima and Dr. Harding make their escape to the boat. Jess and her father leave the island with or without Nima, depending on the ending chosen.
+She eventually works it out and the three of them escape through a tunnel in the tank while avoiding the ''Tylosaurus'', making their way through a series of caves that Nima remembered from her childhood. They exit at the dock only to come across Yoder, who is overjoyed to see that he still has a chance at the can. After a brief struggle, Yoder is eaten by the ''Tyrannosaurus'' and Jess, Nima and Dr. Harding make their escape to the boat. Jess and her father leave the island with or without Nima, depending on the ending chosen.
-The ending where Nima saves Jess and sacrifices the can, Jess finds the remainder of Nedry's payment on the escape boat, if the ending where Nima goes to save the can is chosen, Jess and Gerry make it off the island and vow to help get Atlanta (Nima's daughter) out of poverty.
+The ending where Nima saves Jess and sacrifices the can, Jess finds the remainder of Nedry's payment on the escape boat. If the ending where Nima goes to save the can is chosen, Jess and Gerry make it off the island and vow to help get Atlanta (Nima's daughter) out of poverty.
 ===Deaths===
+If the player fails to complete certain tasks, it is possible for Jess to be killed by Rexy, the ''Tylosaurus'', a ''Troodon'', ''Velociraptors'', a ''[[Herrerasaurus]]'', or Lady Margaret. These deaths are considered non-canon, and will result in a game over. The player will then be allowed to respawn and try again.
-If the player fails to complete certain tasks, it is possible for Jess to be killed by [[Rexy]], a ''[[Tylosaurus]]'', a ''[[Troodon]]'', ''[[Velociraptors]]'', a ''[[Herrerasaurus]]'', or [[Lady Margaret]]. These deaths are considered non-canon, and will result in a game over. The player will the be allowed to respawn and try again.
 ==Gallery==
+<gallery>
-<gallery captionalign="center" widths="223" position="center">
-File:Gerry_and_Jess.png|Gerry Harding and Jess
+Gerry and Jess.png|Gerry Harding and Jess
-File:Angry_Jess.jpg|Angry Jess
+Angry Jess.jpg|Angry Jess
+-jurassic-park-the-game-windows-screenshot-this-is-the-result.jpg|One of Jess's deaths in the game.
+2112682-169 jurassic park the game gameplay ps3 111811 m2.jpg
+-Jurassic-Park-The-Game-PC- .jpg|[[Tyrannosaurus rex (Isla Nublar)/Film|Rexy]] attacking Jess in the visitor center
 </gallery>
 ==Trivia==
+* Her personality is very similar to that of [[Kelly Malcolm]], daughter of [[Ian Malcolm]] from [[The Lost World: Jurassic Park]]. Both are rebellious teens who feel that they have inattentive parents, especially their fathers. Both of their parents are also divorced.
-*It's interesting to note that Jessica is the daughter from Gerry's second marriage; she is [[Sarah Harding]]'s younger half-sister.
+* In the episode "The Raptor Chase," Jess makes a sarcastic statement to her father about already being both married and pregnant. In the episode ''[[Sorkin's Lab]]'' Jess was told she can't get a boyfriend.
-*Jess was on [[Isla Nublar]] at the time of the [[Isla Nublar Incident]]. Coincidently, Sarah was involved in the [[San Diego Incident]], which took place four years later in 1997.
-* Her personality is similar to that of [[Kelly Malcolm]], daughter of [[Ian Malcolm]] from [[The Lost World: Jurassic Park]]. Both are rebellious teens who feel they have inattentive parents, especially their fathers.
-* In the episode "The Raptor Chase," Jess makes a sarcastic statement to her father about already being both married and pregnant. In the episode ''[[Sorkin's Lab]]'' Jess told she can't get a boyfriend.
-* Depending on the player's choice, Jess can be eaten by a ''Velociraptor'', the T. rex or even a ''Troodon.''
-* It is supposed Jess is very fast and agile, as she is able to dodge attacks from a ''Tyrannosaurus rex.''
 * Prior to the Isla Nublar Incident, as well as her arrival on the island, Jess was once involved in a shoplifting incident, stealing a T-shirt at a mall (according to Gerry), and almost ended up in jail.
+* During a conversation with her father, Jess mentions attending Westlake Academy in Westlake, Texas, a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth. Though, Westlake Academy was not open in 1993, it was opened in 2003.
-* Her main reason to be on Isla Nublar is because her mother thinks Gerry might be able straighten things out with her.
-*When Jess and her father are seen fighting the dinosaurs and Gerry is eaten or crushed, Jess can be seen mourning.
-*Originally, in the episode The Survivors, Jess was supposed to die permanently at The Marine Facility when she is devoured by a ''Tylosaurus''.{{Fact}}
-* During a conversation with her father, Jess mentions attending Westlake Academy in Westlake, Texas, a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth. Westlake Academy was not open in 1993, for it was opened in 2003.
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