What is the name of the playable Assassin's Creed III protagonist?

The playable protagonist of Assassin's Creed III is Connor Kenway.

Connor is the name used by Ratonhnhaké:ton, a Kanien'kehá:ka character who becomes an Assassin during the American Revolution. The game follows his conflict with the Templars while also placing him near major events and figures from the revolutionary period.

Connor's father is Haytham Kenway, who is revealed to be a Templar and is playable during the game's opening sequence. That family connection creates one of the series' central dramatic conflicts. Connor's grandfather is Edward Kenway, the pirate protagonist of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.

Because the character has both an Indigenous name and an English name, references to Ratonhnhaké:ton can cause confusion. “Connor Kenway” is the name most commonly used in the game's interface and marketing, while Ratonhnhaké:ton identifies his birth name and cultural background.