Movies:
* Summer School (1987): As Pam, the high-school teacher who starts a summer program for troubled students.
* The Jewel of the Nile (1985): As a journalist who becomes a hostage along with her fellow reporter, played by Michael Douglas.
* Mystic Pizza (1988): As a waitress at a small pizzeria in Mystic, Connecticut.
* The Right Stuff (1983): As Trudy Cooper, the wife of one of the first American astronauts.
* The Shadow (1994): As Margo Lane, the sidekick of the mysterious vigilante.
* The Trip to Bountiful (1985): As Jessie Mae Watts, a woman who is trying to return home to her hometown.
* The Princess Bride (1987): As the evil Princess, a villainous character that helps the evil Prince Humperdinck
* WarGames (1983): As Jennifer, the mother of the boy who accidentally accesses a supercomputer that could start World War III.
Television:
* The Waltons (1972-1981): Played the recurring role of 'Mary Ellen's friend, 'Ruth'.
* The Facts of Life (1979-1988): Played the role of 'Nancy' in the episode "The Birthday Party", a student at Eastland Academy.
* Days of Our Lives (1965-Present): Played 'Joanie' in 1981 and 'Caroline' in 1982
* Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996): Appeared in the episode "The Case of the Dead Man's Double."
* Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994): Played a civilian negotiator, 'Lieutenant Commander Areel Shaw' in the episode "The Host."
* Touched by an Angel (1994-2003): Played 'Beth' in the episode "The Price of Love."
* The Young and the Restless (1973-Present): Played 'Mary' in 1981.
This list is not exhaustive, but it gives you a good overview of Cindy Pickett's notable projects in movies and television.