In which Disney short did Daisy Duck first appear?

Daisy Duck first appeared in the 1937 Disney short Don Donald.

In that film, she is introduced as Donna Duck, a character portrayed as Donald Duck’s romantic counterpart. The name Daisy became the standard identity for the character in later Disney cartoons, comics, and other media. This change is why references to her debut can seem inconsistent.

Don Donald was directed by Ben Sharpsteen and released as part of Disney’s theatrical short-film program. The story follows Donald courting Donna while facing comic complications, establishing the relationship dynamic that later became associated with Donald and Daisy.

Daisy should not be confused with Donald’s three nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, or with other female duck characters from Disney comics. Her name and design evolved across decades, but she remained one of Donald’s most important recurring companions.