👉 A Cowpoke is a character in the animated television series "The Simpsons" who is portrayed by actor Neil Patrick Harris. He first appeared in the 1983 episode "Cowpoke," where he was introduced as a self-centered, ungrateful man who spends his time trying to make other people miserable. The character has since become an iconic character in the show and is known for his sarcastic remarks and tendency to criticize others.