Dr. Henry Walton Jones, Jr., better known as Indiana Jones or Indy after his pet dog, is a fictional adventurer, professor of history and archaeology, and the main protagonist of the Indiana Jones franchise. George Lucas created the character in homage to the action heroes of 1930s serial films. The character's iconic outfit was designed by Jim Steranko. Jones is notable for his bullwhip, fedora, leather jacket, and fear of snakes. The character is most famously played by Harrison Ford.