Patricia Summersett, Voice of Princess Zelda, on Voice Acting, Gaming & The Legend of Zelda | 3 Geeks Podcast
Fri Feb 06 2026
The 3 Geeks Podcast had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Patricia Summersett, the voice of Princess Zelda in the latest Legend of Zelda games. In this engaging conversation, Patricia opens up about her journey into voice acting, how she discovered her path in the industry, and the skills required to bring such an iconic character to life.
Patricia discusses the unique challenges and creative rewards of voice performance, from conveying emotional depth without being seen on screen to maintaining consistency across expansive, story-driven games. She shares insight into the preparation that goes into recording sessions and how voice acting differs from traditional on-camera work, especially within the world of video games.
The conversation also explores what it means to step into a role as beloved as Princess Zelda, a character with decades of history and a passionate global fanbase. Patricia talks about honoring the legacy of the character while making the role her own, as well as her appreciation for the fans who continue to support the franchise.
Throughout the episode, Patricia reflects on her creative journey, the importance of adaptability, and how perseverance plays a major role in building a sustainable career in entertainment. From gaming and fandom culture to performance and storytelling, this episode offers thoughtful insight and behind-the-scenes perspective that fans of The Legend of Zelda, voice acting, and pop culture won't want to miss.
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The 3 Geeks Podcast had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Patricia Summersett, the voice of Princess Zelda in the latest Legend of Zelda games. In this engaging conversation, Patricia opens up about her journey into voice acting, how she discovered her path in the industry, and the skills required to bring such an iconic character to life. Patricia discusses the unique challenges and creative rewards of voice performance, from conveying emotional depth without being seen on screen to maintaining consistency across expansive, story-driven games. She shares insight into the preparation that goes into recording sessions and how voice acting differs from traditional on-camera work, especially within the world of video games. The conversation also explores what it means to step into a role as beloved as Princess Zelda, a character with decades of history and a passionate global fanbase. Patricia talks about honoring the legacy of the character while making the role her own, as well as her appreciation for the fans who continue to support the franchise. Throughout the episode, Patricia reflects on her creative journey, the importance of adaptability, and how perseverance plays a major role in building a sustainable career in entertainment. From gaming and fandom culture to performance and storytelling, this episode offers thoughtful insight and behind-the-scenes perspective that fans of The Legend of Zelda, voice acting, and pop culture won't want to miss. 🌐 Visit 3geekspodcast.com 📧 Email 3geekspodcast@gmail.com 📱 Follow @3geekspodcast on X, Instagram, and TikTok #PatriciaSummersett #PrincessZelda #LegendOfZelda #VoiceActing #VideoGamePodcast #GamingCulture #PopCulturePodcast #3GeeksPodcast