Thomas Astruc is a French animator, director, and writer best known for creating the animated television series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. The show, which premiered in 2015, follows two Parisian teenagers, Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste, who transform into superheroes to protect their city from supervillains. In addition to his work on Miraculous, Astruc has contributed to various other animation projects and has a background in graphic design. His storytelling often emphasizes themes of friendship, courage, and the balance between personal life and superhero responsibilities.