| Mary Tourtel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Caldwell 28 January 1874 Canterbury, England |
| Died | 15 March 1948 (aged 74) Canterbury, England |
| Area(s) | Artist, writer |
Notable works | Rupert Bear |
Mary Tourtel (born Mary Caldwell on 28 January 1874 – 15 March 1948) was a British artist and creator of the comic strip Rupert Bear. Her works have sold 50 million copies internationally.[1]