Piscine Molitor Patel, commonly known as Pi, is the protagonist of the novel "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. He is a young Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean. Pi is known for his deep curiosity about religion and spirituality, practicing Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam simultaneously. Throughout his journey, Pi shares the lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Their relationship evolves as they struggle for survival, highlighting themes of faith, resilience, and the will to live. Pi's story is a blend of adventure and philosophical exploration.