Barney the Dinosaur is a beloved purple Tyrannosaurus Rex character from the children's television series Barney & Friends. The show first aired in 1992 and became extremely popular for its educational and entertaining content aimed at preschoolers. Barney, portrayed as a friendly, loving, and fun dinosaur, teaches kids lessons about friendship, kindness, creativity, and more through songs, dances, and stories. Barney is often joined by a group of children, as well as other dinosaur characters like Baby Bop and BJ.

The show used catchy songs and colorful, imaginative sets to engage young audiences, making Barney one of the most iconic children's TV characters of the '90s.