Katherine Ashley, also known as Kat Ashley or Astley, was the first close friend, governess, and Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth I. She was the sister of Catherine Champernowne, who was the mother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert from her first marriage and Sir Walter Raleigh by her second marriage.
- Occupation
- governess, lady-in-waiting
- Position held
- Lady of the Bedchamber
- Died
- 1565, July 18, 1565
