Emily Laverne Harding (October 10, 1905 – September 25, 1984) was an American animator and cartoonist.
She was a member of the Delta Kappa Sorority and attended at social events.
[2][4][5][6] While working for the Lantz studios, Harding also drew a humorous newspaper strip, Cynical Susie, for United Feature Syndicate from 1932 to 1934.
Cynical Susie revolved around the exploits of the titular heroine (a dwarf woman) and her pet cow, Lily Whey.
She later worked for DePatie-Freleng Enterprises on Pink Panther cartoons, and was briefly employed at Warner Bros. and Filmation as well.