Hilarie Ross Burton (born July 1, 1982) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Peyton Sawyer on the The CW Television Network (previously on WB Network) television series One Tree Hill (2003-present).
Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer is a fictional character on the television teen drama One Tree Hill. A cheerleader, as well as an artist with an affinity for music, Peyton has a heavily guarded heart due to the number of lost loved ones in her life.