Patricia Swann (portrayed by Gina Holden) was a minor character in the seventh season of Smallville. She was the daughter of Dr. Virgil Swann and had inherited her father's fortune and research after his death. Like her father and the other members of his Veritas group, Patricia wanted to meet the Traveler.
In the episode "Traveler", Patricia confronted Lionel Luthor with proof of the murders of the other Veritas members. She even asked Lex for help, but even he was clueless about Veritas, even after seeing a drawing of the Veritas symbol. Lionel agreed to a deal with Patricia, so she went to see him in a warehouse where Clark Kent was being held. Patricia wanted Clark to be set free before giving Lionel the evidence, but she was knocked unconscious by Pierce.
After Clark was rescued by his cousin Kara Kent, Patricia and Clark talked things over at the Kent Farm over a cup of coffee. She gave him her father's journal that was filled with Kryptonian symbols. Patricia also decided to move to Metropolis in order to be closer to Clark, wanting to be there for him, like her father before her. Unfortunately, while driving back to Metropolis, Patricia was shot and assassinated by her driver. Her death was ordered by Lex as afterwards he examined her bloody necklace.