Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán (February 6, 1932 – October 28, 1959) was a Cuban revolutionary born in Lawton, Havana City. Raised in an anarchist family, he became a key figure of the Cuban Revolution, along with Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Raúl Castro and Huber Matos.

In 1940 Camilo enrolled in the "San Alejandro" Plastic Arts Academy, but soon after had to quit his studies due to financial problems. During this period he started working as an apprentice in the "El Arte" fashion store in downtown Havana.

Around 1948 he started to get involved in political issues, taking part in the popular protests against the rise of the bus tariffs.