Ensign Markson was a member of the USS Enterprise-D crew. In 2370, Markson's possible romantic relationship with Nurse Alyssa Ogawa became the subject of a lengthy conversation between Doctor Beverly Crusher and Captain Jean-Luc Picard during breakfast one morning, although Picard did not pay close attention as he was distracted by a diplomatic situation involving the Kes. (TNG: "Attached" )