Which McDonald’s mascot is a giant cheeseburger-headed mayor?

Mayor McCheese is the McDonald’s mascot depicted as a mayor with a giant cheeseburger for a head.

The character was part of McDonaldland, McDonald’s fictional advertising setting populated by food-themed figures. His formal clothing, mayoral sash, and civic title contrasted with the playful absurdity of his cheeseburger head.

Mayor McCheese appeared in commercials and promotional material during the 1970s. He represented a broader McDonald’s branding approach in which menu items became memorable personalities for children and families.

He is often confused with Officer Big Mac, another character whose name refers to a McDonald’s product. The visual clue that identifies Mayor McCheese is the cheeseburger head combined with the mayoral role.