Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is the main protagonist of the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise by DreamWorks. He is the son of Stoick the Vast, the chieftain of the Viking tribe of Berk, and later becomes the tribe's chief himself
. Hiccup starts as a somewhat awkward and underestimated young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons but instead becomes the unlikely friend of a young Night Fury dragon named Toothless. Unlike other Vikings who see dragons as enemies, Hiccup shows curiosity and compassion, ultimately earning Toothless's trust and forming a deep bond with him
. This friendship leads Hiccup to challenge the traditional Viking view of dragons and seek peaceful coexistence. Throughout the series, Hiccup proves himself to be a clever and resourceful leader. He devises strategies to protect both dragons and Vikings, defeats powerful enemies like the Red Death and Grimmel the Grisly, and leads the Dragon Riders to victory against various threats
. Despite initial skepticism and lack of respect from some peers and even his father, Hiccup grows into a respected chief and hero
. In the later stories, Hiccup, along with Astrid and their children, continues to protect dragons and seeks the Hidden World, a secret dragon sanctuary, to save Toothless and his kind from danger
. In summary, Hiccup is a young Viking who transforms from an underdog to a wise leader by befriending dragons, especially Toothless, and changing his world's perception of these creatures through courage, intelligence, and compassion.
