Professor Henry Higgins is a fictional character from George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion. He is a phonetics expert who believes he can transform anyone's speech and manners through his knowledge of language. His primary goal is to teach Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl, to speak like a duchess. Higgins is known for his strong personality and often abrasive manner. He is confident in his abilities but can be insensitive to the feelings of others. Throughout the play, his relationship with Eliza evolves, highlighting themes of class, identity, and the power of language.