Red Riding "Red" Hood Lucas, better known as Ruby, is a recurring character in ABC's Once Upon a Time. She débuts in the first episode of the first season and is portrayed by guest star Meghan Ory.
Red Riding Hood is based on the titular character and the Wolf from the fairytale "Little Red Riding Hood", and the Wolf from the composition "Peter and the Wolf". She is also based on Rose-Red and is an allusion to the Bear from the fairytale "Snow-White and Rose-Red".