Gilbert Shelton is an American cartoonist best known for his work in the underground comic scene. Born on June 5, 1940, in Houston, Texas, he gained fame for creating the iconic comic series The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, which humorously depicts the lives of three stoner brothers navigating the counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s. Shelton's art style is characterized by its vibrant colors and exaggerated characters, reflecting the playful and rebellious spirit of the era. In addition to The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, he has created other notable works, including Fat Freddy's Cat, which features the misadventures of a cat belonging to one of the Freak Brothers.