Claire Dunphy

Claire Dunphy is a ewe and a Meadowlands neighbor of the pack in We Can Fix Pawbert. She is married to Phil Dunphy and emerges as a natural organizer during the climate crisis.

Background

Claire lives near Pawthorne Mansion in the Meadowlands neighborhood with her husband Phil.

Series History

Season 5

• Misdirection --- When Pawthorne Mansion becomes an emergency shelter during the climate attack, Claire takes charge of organizing supplies and keeping children calm. Her competence allows Pawbert to leave for the Meadowlands Community Center, telling him: "Go. Phil and I can handle things here."
• Always --- Attends the double wedding with Phil, described as one of "the take-charge neighbors who organized the Meadowlands enclave during the climate crisis."

Key Relationships

Phil Dunphy

Claire's husband. Together they anchor the neighborhood response during the climate crisis.

Pawbert Pawthorne

Claire's willingness to take over the shelter operation gives Pawbert the freedom to follow his instinct to help at the community center---a pivotal moment in his autonomy arc.

Trivia

• Claire Dunphy is named after Claire Dunphy from Modern Family. All of the pack's Meadowlands neighbors are named after Modern Family characters.
• Claire's take-charge personality during the crisis echoes her namesake's organizational instincts on the original show.