Hamilton Luske (1903-1968) was an American animator and director, known for his fundamental contribution to Walt Disney Studios during the golden age of animation. Joining the company in 1931, he quickly distinguished himself for his talent in character animation, supervising the creation of the character of Snow White in the studio's first feature film, *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs* (1937). His career soon evolved into directing, making him one of the key figures behind numerous Disney classics. He co-directed masterpieces such as *Pinocchio* (1940), *Cinderella* (1950), *Peter Pan* (1953), *Lady and the Tramp* (1955), and *One Hundred and One Dalmatians* (1961). His work also extended to combining animation and live-action, a skill that earned him an Academy Award for Best Special Visual Effects for his contribution to the film *Mary Poppins* (1964). His influence in defining the narrative style and fluidity of Disney animation is considered of primary importance.