Adrien Agreste

Adrien Agreste is an enigmatic figure in the world of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. As the masked hero Cat Noir and the son of the wealthy and reclusive designer Gabriel Agreste, Adrien represents a complex duality. Despite being an affectionate and caring individual, he is tormented by his father's secrets and hidden agenda to use him as a pawn in his supervillain plans. Adrien harbors a tender but unrequited love for his classmate Marinette Dupain-Cheng, who is actually Ladybug, the heroine he partners with to protect Paris. His unwavering dedication to the partnership and protect the city keeps him from fully committing to his father's malevolent schemes. Adrien is artistic, often drawing as a way to express himself and escape his father's oppressive influence. The weight of his father's true identity as Hawk Moth and the conflict between his loyalties to his family and his friends keeps Adrien walking a tightrope between light and shadow.