Ariadne is a student of architecture in France. She meets Cobb through one of her teachers, who is Cobb's father-in-law. After a few tests, she is brought into the team as their official Architect. At first she is adverse to dream sharing but can't stay away from the freedom that comes from it.
Ariadne discovers all the dark secrets that Cobb is trying to hide and becomes his confidant during the mission. She's almost his shoulder angel, his conscience.