Montgomery Burns is a fictional character from the animated television series The Simpsons. He is the wealthy and often unscrupulous owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. Known for his distinctive appearance, including a hunched posture and a prominent chin, Burns embodies the archetype of a greedy corporate executive. Burns frequently engages in unethical business practices and shows little regard for the well-being of his employees, including Homer Simpson, who works at the plant. Despite his villainous traits, he often provides comic relief through his eccentric behavior and interactions with other characters in the show.