Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. He is the longtime corporate icon and mascot of the Walt Disney Company and a figurehead of American animation. Mickey is an anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large shoes, and white gloves. He appears alongside his friends Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto, and stars in shows like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, where he and his friends embark on play along capers and invite kids to help solve problems and overcome obstacles.