Merida Holding Her Bow coloring page

About this coloring page

Merida with her bow is the star of Brave, the 2012 Pixar movie. It marked the first time the studio behind Toy Story and Finding Nemo put a girl front and center as the main character of one of its films.

Merida is a Scottish princess who breaks the fairy tale mold. She would rather ride her horse through the forest and practice archery than learn royal manners. She does not want to marry the son of any clan leader and is ready to fight for the right to choose her own future.

Her fiery red curls were a massive challenge for the animators. To make every curl bounce and move naturally, the team had to build new software just for her hair. Today it is one of the most recognizable hairstyles in movie history.

Merida was later added to the official Disney Princess lineup, alongside Snow White, Cinderella and Ariel. Because her story focuses on her relationship with her mother, Queen Elinor, rather than on a romance, she became a favorite with families all over the world. Her courage and stubborn streak still inspire young fans today.

• brave
• merida
• pixar
• disney princess
• archery