What is the name of the gloomy donkey character?

The gloomy donkey character in Winnie-the-Pooh is Eeyore.

Eeyore is an old, grey, anthropomorphic donkey created by A. A. Milne and illustrated by E. H. Shepard. He first appeared in Winnie-the-Pooh in 1926 and lives in the southeastern part of the Hundred Acre Wood, in a place described as gloomy, boggy, and sad.

His pessimism, melancholy, and dry observations make him one of the series’ most recognizable characters. Eeyore is also famous for his detachable tail, which frequently comes loose and is fastened with a drawing pin. His favorite food is thistles, and he lives in a stick house called the House at Pooh Corner.

The character was inspired by a stuffed donkey bought for Christopher Robin Milne. His name echoes the braying sound usually written as “hee-haw.” Although often remembered only for sadness, Eeyore also shows loyalty, empathy, intelligence, and an unexpectedly strong talent at Poohsticks.