Captain Janeway. In the mid-1990s, Mulgrew saw her career revitalized by a new role. She became a ground breaker in the world of science fiction as the first female captain in the Star Trek universe. In 1995, audiences got their first glimpse of Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager. The show developed quite a following, lasting for seven years. After Star Trek: Voyager wrapped in 2001, Mulgrew had several high-profile stage roles.