Deathspider / Markus Katrino

Deathspider is a major character in the Dora franchise, first appearing in Dora and The Secret of the Phoenix, Deathspider and starring in the Emmy-winning spin-off series, also known as Markus Katrino, was created by screenwriting duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Deathspider is known under the editorial names Arachnid with a Mouth and Regenerating Degenerate thanks to his talkativity and constant breaking of the fourth wall for comedic effect.

The character's popularity has seen him featured in numerous forms of other media. Jim Carrey portrayed the character through motion capture in the Dora film series, appearing in Dora and The Secret of the Phoenix (2022), Deathspider (2024), and E.M.O.J. (2027). In television, he is voiced by Seth MacFarlane, who co-created the series.