Which fictional detective is the central character in J.K. Rowling’s Galbraith novels?

Cormoran Strike is the central detective in J.K. Rowling’s Galbraith novels.

The character first appeared in The Cuckoo’s Calling, published in 2013 under Rowling’s pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Strike is a private investigator based in London. He is a former military investigator who has lost part of one leg and works on difficult cases that often attract official or media attention.

Robin Ellacott becomes an important part of the series from the first book. She begins as Strike’s temporary secretary, but her organizational ability and investigative judgment make her an essential colleague. Their professional relationship develops across the novels, while the mysteries remain the series’ central structure.

Cormoran Strike belongs to a modern crime series, not the Harry Potter universe. The books use realistic investigations, London locations, and adult themes. The character has also been portrayed on television in the BBC series Strike, with Tom Burke playing Strike in the original adaptation.