| First Name | Karen |
| Last Name | Christy |
| Other Names | Miss December 1971 |
| Age | 60 |
| Date of Birth | March 11, 1951 |
| Birthplace | Abilene, Texas, USA |
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| University | North Texas University |
| Occupation | Model |
| Occupation Category | Model |
| Claim to Fame | Playboy's Playmate of the Month December 1971 |
| Measurements (inches) | 37-24-36 |
The following is a list of Playboy Playmates of 1971. Playboy magazine names its Playmate of the Month each month throughout the year.