This is a list of fictional cats and felines and is a subsidiary to the list of fictional animals. It includes a limited selection of notable felines from various works, organized by medium. More complete lists are accessible by clicking on the "Main article" link included above each category. For fictional large felids such as lions and tigers, see List of fictional big cats.
In literature This section covers notable cat characters that appear in works of fiction, including books, comics, legends, myths, folklore, and fairy tales. Any character that appears in multiple works of literature will be listed only once, under the earliest work.
In books
CharacterEarliest AppearanceNotesCheshire CatAlice's Adventures in WonderlandSometimes raises philosophical points that annoy or baffle Alice. It does, however, appear to cheer her up when it suddenly appears at the Queen of Hearts' croquet field. When sentenced to death, it baffles everyone by having made its head appear without its body, sparking a massive argument between the executioner and the King and Queen of Hearts about whether something that does not have a body can indeed be beheaded.CrookshanksHarry PotterThe pet cat of Hermione Granger. He is described as having a "squashed face", which was inspired by a real cat Rowling once saw, which she said looked like it had run face first into a brick wall, most likely a Persian. Hermione buys Crookshanks from a shop in Diagon Alley out of sympathy, as nobody wants him because of his behaviour and his squashed looking-face. Rowling has confirmed that Crookshanks is half Kneazle, an intelligent, cat-like creature who can detect when they are around untrustworthy people, explaining his higher than normal cat intelligence and stature.Pete the CatPete the Cat: I Love My White ShoesPete started as a book series, and later became an inspiration for a song and its own television series on Amazon Prime.The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat is a tall, anthropomorphic cat who wears a red and white-striped hat and a red bow tie. The Cat creates chaos when he shows up at the house of Sally and her brother while their mother is out, causing the children and the fish to become alarmed. Just before the children's mother arrives home, the Cat uses a machine to clean up the mess before disappearing.SnowbellStuart LittleSnowbell is a cat belonging to the Little family, of which Stuart is the youngest son. Snowbell has a malevolent attitude toward Stuart, though her behaviour is tempered by her familial obligations. When the Little family adopt a bird named Margalo, Snowbell plots to kill her, predicating her departure. Stuart follows, and his pursuit comprises the second half of the story.Speaker-to-AnimalsRingworld and Man-Kzin Wars book seriesMember of the Kzinti race of anthropomorphic felines in the Larry Niven collection of books. One of the few to have earned the right to bear a name.Conrad the Cat DetectiveThe Cat Who Caught A KillerConrad is a male calico cat who talks and helps Lulu Lewis, his chosen human who is a retired police officer and lives on a canal boat, to solve murders.
In comics
CharacterOriginNotesGarfieldGarfieldGarfield is an orange tabby cat born in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant, later revealed in the television special Garfield: His 9 Lives to be Mama Leoni's Italian Restaurant. He immediately ate all the pasta and lasagna in sight, thus developing his love and obsession for lasagna. 1988 (television), 1993 (VHS) As an adult, he is fat and lazy but extremely intelligent and fond of wisecracks in thought bubbles, with his owner Jon Arbuckle serving as a comic foil for him.HeathcliffHeathcliffA boisterous and chubby but athletic tabby cat prone to wisecracks, causing physical mischief, chasing mailmen, and overturning garbage cans. Other felines from the strip include The Catfather.HobbesCalvin and HobbesA plush Bengal tiger and best friend of Calvin, Hobbes is perceived by Calvin as being a live tiger, but by every other character as a stuffed toy. Hobbes, whose name is an allusion to the English political philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, often tries to be the voice of reason for Calvin during their numerous adventures.Krazy KatKrazy KatThe titular protagonist of the strip by George Herriman, and one of the first cats to star in a comic strip. Sweet, good-natured, and simple, adores the scheming, wily, and antisocial Ignatz Mouse despite Ignatz's constant plots.Bucky B. KattGet FuzzyA sarcastic Siamese cat with an inflated ego, Bucky lives in an apartment with his human owner Rob Wilco and a dog named Satchel. Bucky's obsessions include becoming famous, inflicting harm on his roommates for perceived injustices and feuding with Fungo, a ferret who lives next door. Bucky is always drawn with his ears folded back, as if he is constantly in a state of aggressiveness or agitation.SnufflesPearls Before SwineA Himalayan White Cat who likes to hold and throw grenades. He is owned by Zebra and is best friends with Guard Duck, who likes to make armies and use guns. GideonScott PilgrimA light grey tabby cat rescued and taken care of by Ramona Flowers, and later Scott Pilgrim. As explained by Ramona in the final volume of the comics, he is named after her ex-boyfriend Gideon Graves as “[her] own way of working things out."
In legends, myths, folklore and fairy tales
CharacterOriginNotesManeki-nekoVarious folk-storiesA common Japanese sculpture, often made of ceramic, which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. The sculpture depicts a cat, traditionally a tortoiseshell and white Japanese Bobtail, beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed—many times at the entrance—in shops, restaurants, pachinko parlours, and other businesses. Some of the sculptures are electric or battery-powered and have a slow-moving paw beckoning.PussPuss in BootsOriginally titled or , this French fairytale is about a cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess in marriage for his penniless and low-born master.Cat-sìthVarious folk-storiesA fairy creature from Celtic mythology, said to resemble a large black cat with a white spot on its breast.The White CatLa Chatte BlancheThe White Cat is a character of the Animal Bride cycle of stories (ATU 402). It is present in a variant of the story: French literary fairytale , penned by Madame d'Aulnoy. The character also features as a cameo in Tchaikovisky's ballet The Sleeping Beauty, during Aurora's wedding in Act III.Señor Don GatoChildren's songA cat who is sitting on a roof when he discovers that his true love has agreed to marry him. In his excitement, he falls off and injures himself. The veterinarian is unable to save him and he dies. However, as his funeral procession passes through the market, the scent of fish from the market is so strong that he returns to life.
In media This section deals with notable cat characters that appear in media works of fiction including film, television, animation, and puppetry. Any character that appears in several pieces of media will be listed only once, under the earliest work.
In film
CharacterOriginNotesRefMr. BigglesworthAustin PowersA parody of Blofeld's cat from James Bond films.DCThat Darn Cat!A wily, adventurous Siamese tomcat who lives with two young women, suburbanite sisters Ingrid and Patti Randall, whose parents are travelling abroad at the time of the story. In the 1997 remake, the cat is a grey and white tabby.FilbyPrimerAaron’s cat. When missing, called by name by Aaron and Abe during the fountain scene. Filby is most likely named after a character in the science fiction novel, The Time Machine, written by H.G. Wells in 1894.JakeThe Cat from Outer SpaceA cat-like alien. His real name is Zunar-J-5/9 Doric-4-7.Puss in BootsShrek 2A cat from the Shrek franchise, voiced by Antonio Banderas in English, Italian, and Spanish in the following films: Shrek 2 and Far Far Away Idol in 2004, Shrek the Third (2007), Shrek Forever After (2010), Puss in Boots (2011), Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos (2012), and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). Puss was voiced by Eric Bauza in the six-season series The Adventures of Puss in Boots, and by André Sogliuzzo and Christian Lanz in the video games. Sogliuzzo also voiced Puss in the series of one-minute web videos by DreamWorksTV in which Puss gives advice to viewers, NEW Puss in Boots! by Peacock Kids on YouTube.JonesAlienShip's cat of the Nostromo, commonly referred to as "Jonesy". Also briefly appears in Aliens (1986).PyewacketBell, Book and CandleSiamese cat and familiar of the witch Gillian Holroyd (Kim Novak).SmarfToo Many CooksAn anthropomorphic cat puppet used in the short, a parody of various other puppets used in sitcoms.
In television
CharacterOriginNotesRefBagpussBagpussThe large, saggy, pink and white striped, stuffed cat belonging to Emily and main character of the children's television show.The CatRed DwarfA Felis Sapiens, which evolved from the domestic housecat, is played by Danny John-Jules in the BBC TV science fiction sitcom.Daniel Striped TigerMister Rogers' NeighborhoodYoung tiger puppet, the first puppet on children's television, voiced by Rogers. He would later have his own animated series on PBS. Henrietta PussycatMister Rogers' NeighborhoodThe governess of several nice mice and lives in a small yellow and orange school house supported by a strong limb on the tree, performed by Fred Rogers. Lord TubbingtonGleeThe male pet of Brittany Pierce.Miss Kitty FantasticoBuffy the Vampire SlayerPet kitten of Tara Maclay and Willow Rosenberg. She is black with white rear feet, a white stripe from her chin to chest, and a small spot of white fur around her nose. SalemSabrina the Teenage WitchPortrayed as an ordinary orange-colored cat who could only meow, with Salem's meows provided by Dallas McKennon, and had limited magical abilities.TooncesSaturday Night LiveStar of the recurring sketch "Toonces, The Cat Who Could Drive A Car." ("He can drive. Just not very well.").
On stage
The stage musical Cats features many feline characters known as Jellicle cats.
In animation
CharacterOriginNotesRefAmanojakuGhost StoriesAmanojaku is a demon trapped inside of a cat's body.ArtemisSailor MoonGuardian to Sailor Venus, from the Planet Mau.Babbit and CatstelloMerrie MelodiesBabbit and Catstello are Looney Tunes based on the comedic duo Abbott and Costello. Although the short, fat character calls the other one "Babbit", the tall, skinny one never addresses his partner by name; the name "Catstello" was invented later. In two other shorts they are portrayed as mice instead of cats.DianaSailor MoonChild of Luna and Artemis and guardian to Chibiusa.LunaSailor MoonA dark purple cat who is a devoted servant to Princess Serenity and advisor to her mother, Queen Serenity, and from the Planet Mau.
In video games
For inclusion on this list, the character must have at least one entry of significant coverage in from reliable sources discussing and examining them.