Kim Bauer is a fictional character played by Elisha Cuthbert on the television series 24. She is portrayed as the only daughter of the show's main character, Jack Bauer and his wife Teri. She was a main cast member for the show's first three seasons and has made guest appearances in other seasons.Within the 24 storyline, Kim Bauer is on multiple occasions brought into perilous situations, causing Jack Bauer's motives to shift from professional to personal.