Former Garbage singer, Shirley Manson has revealed that she took inspiration from Glenn Close and Margaret Thatcher for her new role on the Sarah Connor Chronicles.

“I thought a lot about Glenn Close in Damages because I thought she’s very threatening,” the Scottish star told Access Hollywood.

“She’s very powerful in that television show and her performance is incredible. And I think it’s rare when you see a woman on screen, where you truly believe she is capable [of committing] unworldly deeds, and also, for some inexplicable reason, I also thought of Margaret Thatcher.”

“Thatcher was really a very powerful and [a] seemingly unassailable character when I was growing up,” said Shirley.

“I really didn’t think very kindly of her, so I thought she was really someone who was a great inspiration for a CEO of a company, who wasn’t the kindest and warmest of hearts. And so I looked her up on YouTube. My performance is nothing like these two characters, but they certainly informed me.”