Anton Chigurh is a fictional character from the novel "No Country for Old Men" by Cormac McCarthy. He is a hitman known for his cold demeanor and philosophical outlook on fate and morality. Chigurh uses a silenced shotgun and a coin toss to decide the fate of his victims, embodying the randomness of life and death. In the story, Chigurh pursues a stolen drug money case, showcasing his relentless nature. His character has been portrayed by Javier Bardem in the 2007 film adaptation, earning critical acclaim for its chilling representation of evil and determinism.