Craig McCracken (born March 31, 1971) is an Emmy and Annie Award-winning American animator, director, and producer who profoundly shaped modern television animation. He is best known as the creator of Cartoon Network’s iconic hits The Powerpuff Girls and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. Throughout his career, he has been celebrated for his bold "thick-line" animation style, 1960s psychedelic aesthetics, and highly imaginative storytelling.