Kristen Schaal is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Mel in the HBO series Flight of the Conchords and as a contributor on The Daily Show.
Schaal is best known for her recurring role on HBO's Flight of the Conchords as the stalker-fan Mel. She was also a credited consultant and writer for Season 11 of South Park, appeared on the BBC's Never Mind The Buzzcocks as a contestant on Noel Fielding's Team, and played the boss in Fuse's mockumentary The Intern. She made her first appearance as a "special commentator" on Comedy Central's The Daily Show on March 13, 2008. She is often presented as the Daily Show's "Senior Women's Issues Commentator." On April 13 2008, she made an appearance on Good News Week during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and in October 2008 she appeared in Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball.
Schaal's other film and television credits include Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Norbit, Conviction, Cheap Seats, Freakshow, Kate and
