Mindy Sterling is an American actress recognized for her extensive voice work in animation, often in productions that fall within or appeal to the anime and anime-influenced genres. Her career in voice acting is marked by several prominent roles in fantasy and action-oriented animated series.

One of her most significant voice roles in the anime sphere is Lin Beifong in the Nickelodeon series The Legend of Korra. This character, a stoic and powerful chief of police and the daughter of the original series character Toph Beifong, is a fan favorite and represents a major achievement in Sterling's voice acting career. Her other notable voice work for Nickelodeon includes voicing Morgana in the Nickelodeon version of the animated series Winx Club, which draws heavily on magical girl anime conventions.

Beyond these roles, Sterling has contributed her voice to a range of animated series that share an audience with anime. She provided the voice of Natalie Valentine in Totally Spies!, a series known for its anime-inspired visual style. Her guest voice roles also include appearances on Invader Zim, The Wild Thornberrys, American Dragon: Jake Long, and Justice League Unlimited, demonstrating her versatility across different animated formats.

In feature animation, Sterling has provided voices for major studio releases such as Ice Age: The Meltdown, where she voiced a female ox, as well as Mars Needs Moms and additional voices for Minions and The Grinch. Her role as Ms. Endive on the Cartoon Network series Chowder further established her presence in children's animation.

Sterling came to voice acting from a background in live-action comedy and improvisation. She is a former member of the renowned improv group The Groundlings, a training ground for many comedic actors. Her most famous live-action role is Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers film series. Her transition to voice acting has been seamless, landing her recurring roles on popular animated series. While she has a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her work on the web series Con Man, her voice work on series such as The Legend of Korra remains a central achievement of her career.

As noted, Sterling played the role of the Female Insurance Agent, a character named Martha, in the 2011 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This role is a minor live-action appearance, contrasting with her extensive animation portfolio.