Karen Foster

Karen Foster, honestly, is one of those names that floats around animation if you’re even half awake in that world. She’s got her fingerprints on some seriously wild stuff—like, come on, How to Train Your Dragon? That’s not just any animated flick, that’s up there with the greats, and you bet she’s part of that madness. Then you look at her more recent gig: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. Yeah, it’s a mouthful, but what a ride. She helped bring all those underwater shenanigans and awkward teen monster vibes to life in a way that’s both hysterical and weirdly heartwarming. She doesn’t just dabble in fantasy, she dives in headfirst and pulls audiences along for the ride. Now, if you’re a fan of comics or just love something wacky and new, you’ve probably heard about Dog Man coming up in 2025. People are hyped, and Karen’s right in the middle of that circus, too. She kind of has this knack for picking projects that feel fresh, you know? Like, she’s not out here recycling tired old stories. She’s married to Jerry Clarke, by the way, since 2011—so, yeah, she’s juggling high-stakes animation stuff and keeping it together at home. Honestly, there’s something cool about someone who moves between these mega projects and still keeps it pretty low-key personally. Her career’s just stacked with bold, crowd-pleasing, totally bonkers stories, and you get the sense she loves every second of it. Not just a name in the credits—she’s one of the main engines behind these larger-than-life adventures.