Johanna Cornelia Wattier (Rotterdam, 13 April 1762 - Voorburg, 23 April 1827) was a Dutch actress, known for her performances in Amsterdam. She made her debut at 15 in 1778 in Rotterdam and in 1780 at the Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam. After a few years she became the latter's main actress.
Born to dancer Jean Baptiste Wattier and Anna Cornelia de Bourghelles. Married to sculptor Bartholomeus Wilhelmus Henricus Ziesenis (1762-1820) in 1801. she debuted already as a child on the stage of Rotterdam with her siblings. In 1780, she was active in Amsterdam. She debuted there as Margaretha in a tragedy of William Havre Korn (1753? -1826). She became known as a great tragedienne, and was in 1784 made premier actress. She also toured. Wattier was the student of Marten Corver and is remembered as an example of the new natural way of acting, which became fashionable during her time at the stage. She was described as a natural talent, expressive and with s beautiful voice. In 1800, she was the highest paid actor in her country. In 1806, Louis Bonaparte invited her to perform in Paris, and at the visit of Napoleon in Amsterdam, she performed for him, which impressed him so much he gave her a pension. She retired from the stage in 1815.