Puss in Boots, also simply known as Puss, is the tritagonist of the Shrek franchise, and the titular main protagonist of the spin-off franchise of the same name.
He is a swashbuckling ginger cat from Spain who has embarked on several daring adventures, becoming a legendary hero wherever he goes. He was initially hired by King Harold to assassinate Shrek under the Fairy Godmother's orders, but abandoned this hit and became fast friends with him, Donkey and Princess Fiona. He is also best friends with Perrito, as well as being Kitty Softpaws' boyfriend and Humpty Alexander Dumpty's adoptive brother.