Dr. Henry Walton "
Indiana"
Jones, Jr. is the title character and protagonist of the
Indiana Jones franchise. George Lucas created the character in homage to the action heroes of 1930s film serials. The character first appeared in the 1981 film
Raiders of the Lost Ark, to be followed by
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984,
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989,
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles from 1992 to 1996,
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008, and
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2023. The character is also featured in novels, comics, video games, and other media. Jones is also the inspiration for several Disney theme park attractions, including Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril, the Indiana Jones Adventure, and
Epic Stunt Spectacular! attractions.