J.K. Rowling’s detective character who uses the pseudonym Robert Galbraith is Cormoran Strike.
Cormoran Strike is the central private investigator in Rowling’s crime novels written under the name Robert Galbraith. He first appears in The Cuckoo’s Calling, published in 2013. Strike works in London and solves cases with the assistance of Robin Ellacott, who becomes an important professional and personal presence in the series.
Strike is a former military police investigator who lost part of one leg in Afghanistan. His background helps explain his investigative skills, physical limitations, and complicated relationship with violence and authority. The novels use conventional detective clues alongside detailed character development.
Robert Galbraith was initially presented as the author, but Rowling’s authorship was revealed in 2013. The pseudonym remains attached to the series, while Cormoran Strike remains the fictional detective’s name. He is not a character from Rowling’s fantasy books.