Movies:
* The Machine (2013) - Ava
* The Last Showing (2012) - Nina
* The Runaway (2011) - Beth
* Coming Up Roses (2011) - Lily
* Best: An Ode to Colin Welland (2010) - Herself
* The Colour of Magic (2008) - Twoflower
* The Amazing Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse (2005) - Anna
* A Christmas Carol (2004) - Belinda Cratchit
* The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) - Gwendolen Fairfax (TV Movie)
* The Famous Five (2002) - Anne
* The 10th Kingdom (2000) - Virginia, the Princess
* The Bill (1998) - Kelly (TV Movie)
Television:
* The Stranger (2020) - Corinne
* The Halcyon (2017) - Grace
* Casualty (2016) - Amy
* EastEnders (2005-2009) - Dawn Swann
* The Queen (2006) - Zara Phillips
* The Worst Week of My Life (2008) - Melissa
* Lead Balloon (2011) - Chloe
* Strictly Come Dancing (2010) - Contestant (Winner)
* Trollied (2013-2016) - Lisa
* Midsomer Murders (2017) - Alice
* The Job Lot (2015-2017) - Sally
* The Great Christmas Bake Off (2021) - Contestant
Stage:
* The Importance of Being Earnest (2019) - Gwendolen Fairfax
* Stepping Out (2019) - Mavis
* The Bodyguard (2012) - Rachel Marron
* The Girl on the Train (2019) - Anna
* Antigone (2022) - Ismene
This list is not exhaustive, but it includes some of Kara Tointon's most notable film, television, and stage work. She has appeared in a variety of genres, from drama to comedy to musical theatre.