Eddie Valiant is a fictional character from the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He is a private detective in 1940s Los Angeles, known for his tough demeanor and cynical outlook on life. Eddie has a complicated history with Toons, animated characters who coexist with humans, and he struggles with his past involving the death of his brother. Throughout the film, Eddie is hired to investigate a murder that involves the famous Roger Rabbit, a Toon. As he delves deeper into the case, Eddie's perspective on Toons begins to change, leading to unexpected alliances and revelations about friendship and justice.