Walt Kelly was an American cartoonist and animator best known for his comic strip Pogo, which ran from 1948 to 1975. Pogo was a satirical strip set in the Okefenokee Swamp of the southeastern United States, featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animal characters. The strip was noted for its sophisticated wit and its ability to weave political and social commentary into its stories. Kelly's work has been widely praised and is considered to be among the most influential comics of the 20th century.