Walter Scott is a famous Scottish novelist and poet from the 19th century. His most famous works include 'Ivanhoe' and 'Rob Roy'. Walter Mitty is a fictional character created by American author James Thurber in 1939. He is the protagonist of the short story 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', which follows his daydreams and fantasies. Both Walter Scott and Walter Mitty are iconic characters in literature, and their names have become synonymous with daydreaming and escapism.