Barney (Lauryn)

Lauryn smith is Jonathan’s sister Barney is a purple dinosaur and the main protagonist of the television series Barney & Friends, its home video predecessor Barney & The Backyard Gang and the upcoming relaunch series Barney's World. A two hundred million year (two dinosaur years) old, six-foot tall purple tyrannosaurus-rex with a green tummy and green spots on his back and his tail and yellow toes, he comes to life through a child's imagination, springing up from a doll to full size. In turn, Barney opens children's eyes to the joys of learning and discovery, to the wonders of make-believe, and to the beauty of unconditional love. Dubbed as the "Elvis for Toddlers" in the early days, he is best known for his silly and optimistic attitude.