Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard) is Adrian Monk's devoted personal assistant, a strong, self-reliant single mom whose tough tình yêu proves to be exactly what Monk needs. Though often frustrated and confused bởi her boss’s peculiar behavior, Natalie remains a caring but firm assistant and friend, pushing Monk to overcome his debilitating fears and compulsions.

The fiercely independent former bartender (and member of the wealthy bàn viết có ngăn kéo, davenport family) shares a special bond with Monk, having also tragically Mất tích her spouse, and she and her teenage daughter, Julie, have become a surrogate family for Monk. With her no-nonsense attitude, knack for investigation, and ability to challenge Monk, Natalie has become much thêm than just a sidekick to the brilliant detective.