She had her ears 'pierced'. = She 'pierced' her ears. [=she had holes made in her ears so that she could wear earrings]
The fog was 'pierced' by a dim light. [=a dim light could be seen through the fog]
The troops 'pierced through' the enemy's defenses.
(..) , , , ... , ... , , ... Zero. I guess she was right. The log must pierce the urn. Come on. It's slowing down. It's never gonna make it. No... Pure light, fire and water. (..)2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider