Merida

Main article: Merida (Disney)

Merida, voiced by Kelly Macdonald, is the eleventh Disney princess, first appearing in the Pixar film Brave (2012),^[1] created by director and screenwriter Brenda Chapman. Merida is the 16-year old daughter of Queen Elinor, who rules the kingdom alongside King Fergus. Queen Elinor's expectations of her daughter make Merida see Elinor as being distant while also causing friction between the two. Despite Elinor's desire to see Merida as a proper royal lady, Merida is an impetuous girl who wants to take control of her own destiny. Merida has honed her skill in archery, and is one of the most skilled archers ever seen. She is also skilled in sword-fighting and cross-country horseriding on her horse, Angus.

She is the first Disney princess in the line-up to not have a love interest in her film. She is also the first Pixar princess and the second CGI princess.