Famous Cartoon Cats
Cats have always been entertaining animals. Perhaps that’s why some of our favorite cartoon characters throughout the years have been feline in nature.
Here is a list of some of the most famous cartoon cats out there, each one adding their own brand of sass to the cartoon world.
Arlene is Garfield’s lady friend and one of the only ones in his comic that can match his wit. The big gap between her two front teeth give her all the personality she needs.
Perhaps a lesser known cartoon cat, Azrael is Gargamel’s partner in crime as he plots to destroy the gleefully blue smurfs.
Bill doesn’t say much, due to the fact that he has a bit of a hairball problem. He is best known for making his noises at Opus in Bloom County.
Bucky is an angry siamese cat with a razor sharp wit. He’s usually the smartest guy in the room and never lets the dog forget it in the Get Fuzzy comicstrip.
Probably the most charismatic character of the Dr. Seuss books, the Cat in the Hat teaches us all to enjoy the ride.
Perhaps the best part of Alice in Wonderland is the smarmy Cheshire Cat offering his brand of frustratingly useless advice.
This is one cat that doesn’t take life laying down, Felix the Cat is always up for a good laugh.
Maybe one of the most widely known cat cartoon, Garfield is one cat with attitude. He isn’t interested in much, except lasagna, napping, lasagna, teasing the dog, oh, and did we mention lasagna?
The neighborhood bully Heathcliff manages to live up to his name. He keeps the neighborhood dogs guessing & always has time for a little romance.
The flagship character for Sanrio, Hello Kitty doesn’t say much, but her face pops up everywhere we look.
What Hobbes is depends on whose perspective you prefer. To Calvin, Hobbes is a playmate & confidant – to everyone else Hobbes is a stuffed tiger.
Probably everyone has felt a little sympathy for poor Penelope as she is smothered in stinky kisses by none other than Pepe le Pew.
The king of cool, Pink Panther started out as part of a title sequence and wound up becoming the most recognizable pink kitty in town.
This character comes from a French fable about a man who inherits an extraordinary cat (with a boot fetish no less) who has a plan for his unsuspecting master.
Little Sagwa is as sweet as she is cute. From the show named after her, Sagwa keeps us entertained as she learns from her own mistakes.
Bart & Lisa’s favorite show on The Simpsons, The Itchy & Scratchy Show pits cat & mouse against each other in a bloody statement about modern cartoons.
Everyone’s favorite lion, Simba’s story is a bittersweet one. However one thing is for certain, he was meant to be the Lion King
Best known for his catch phrase “Heavens to Murgatroyd” Snagglepuss is not the sharpest cat cartoon. This Hanna-Barbera’s creation and was first introduced on The Quick Draw McGraw Show
Probably good friends with Bill the Cat, Snowball is best known for her hairballs and her random involvement in one of The Simpson’s latest schemes.
Definitely the dumbest cat on this page, Stimpy is not the sharpest tool in the shed. But he’s got to be pretty dim to share in Ren’s hair brained schemes.
With a catch phrase like “Thuffering Thuccotash” you wouldn’t believe Sylvester was bright, but we think he doesn’t really want to catch Tweety Bird.
Definitely the most exciting member of Winnie the Pooh’s gang, Tigger is almost obnoxiously energetic.
Much like Sylvester, we think maybe Tom isn’t as interested in catching Jerry as he would have us believe.
Who is Your Favorite?
Ours is definitely Azrael, to put up with Gargamel and the Smurfs…that’s one tolerant cat.
Don’t forget Sagwa! The Chinese Siamese Cat!
It’s a PBS cartoon for kids, but this little cat is so endearing and the adventures so charming that even I love Sagwa, And I’m an adult!
http://pbskids.org/sagwa/
Thanks for the info Joy, we’ve added Sagwa to the list.
hello kitty is the best. I love her sooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So many great choices up here, but for my money overall I’d have to go with Garfield first, followed by Hobbes second. Both have mass appeal, great character, and put felines on the map in smart and intelligent way. I would follow that up with Sylvester, Pink Panther, and Tigger.
Don’t forget Bagpuss…
Tom’s the best !!
There’s also Hello Kitty, Bagheera and Sher Kahn (from Jungle Book), the Aristocats, and Si and Am the siamese cats from Lady and the Tramp.
wow theres a lot of cats
yes hello kitty is good nancy
I agree w/ Nancy! Tom’s the best, especially since the version of T&J where they’re friends is so unbelievably good! Jinks from Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks should be on this list too.
Hello Kitty is on the list, Sarah.
What about Lionel, Panthor, or any of the Thundercats?! Very Famous cats. Also, Cringer aka Battle Cat from He-Man. Those are just a couple I can think off hand a famous.
What about Figaro (Mickey’s cat) , Felix and Top Cat?
Actually Figaro is Minnie’s cat. The only ‘pet’ Mickey has is Pluto. Although Minnie and Mickey are obviously a couple there was never an actual “Marriage” of the two characters, even though their last names are the same, Mouse, this is most likely just standing for what animal they are i.e. Donald DUCK. Unless you wanted to take it to a creepy level to where they are relatives by blood…
you sound cool justin
whats about samurai pizza cats hahaha
Hi! I love your picture of the cheshire cat! I was wondering if i could have your permission to use in in a video i am making?
What about Tony the Tiger? He’s grrreeeaaaat!
Dont forget TopCat!!
I agree with Nancy. Tom is the greatest!
actually i was trying to find a name of a cat cartoon character.It had a spanish accent(may be), a sword, and a pink ring.that’s all i can remember so does anyone know its name?
Eeeeeek!! ..the cat
1) TOP CAT (and his gang of cats)
CATTANOOGA CATS
2) PINK PANTHER
3) TONY THE TIGER
4) ESSO TIGER (gas)
5) JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS
5a) SEBASTIAN THE CAT (from the cartoon)
6) FLINSTONES (had a cat, they place out at night)
7) MORRIS THE CAT (catfood)
9) …
what about hellow kitty>:)
The Panther from the jungle book!
sylvester looks like my boyfriend
What about Rita from “Animaniacs”? Not only did she have wisdom, but she also sang great.
please! where is tiger woods?
Personally, I wouldn’t include tigers. They deserve their own hall of fame. But as long as you’re lumping tigers and housecats together, you should not forget Rags (Ragland T. Tiger), sidekick of Crusader Rabbit. (Who?? See, you forgot him already!)
A bit better known, at least to comic history buffs, would be Mehitabel, the feline friend of Archy the cockroach, and Krazy Kat, hopelessly in love with Ignatz the mouse, who despised Krazy.
very good pictures next add ore sutff
i liked the work u have done love the pics
Hello Kitty is Stephen Treadwell’s heroine.
What about snagglepuss?
FYI, the Simpsons cat is named Snowball II. The first snowball met her demise early in season 1.
You’re Missing:
Courageous Cat
Simon’s Cat
Spot (from Hong Kong Phooey)
hey stev. c do you like hellow kitty. i like those cats to
How about the Manga warrior cats?
I’m lookink for the name of a purple cartoon cat with a green mouse friend. Any suggestions? Maybe was on pbs.
yo i remember catdog if that helps
wow time flys when you have fun!!!!
My number one would definitely be Sylvester <3
Runner ups are top cat, Tom, and hobbes
What about a cartoon character named: “Sugar
Puss”?
The feline character in the long-ago comic strip “Gordo” was “Pussy Gato”
I would have to say that my favorite is Hello Kitty! I memorized the tv show’s theme song when I was little… “kitty! pretty kitty! All the rainbows in the sky, and the birds know how to fly, it’s kitty! Pretty kitty!”
I know… i’m weird… Still, I <3 hello kitty
Wonderful selections of famous cats. Thanks for sharing with us.
dont forget (that up her self cat) Marie and the other aristocrats and baggera from jungle book (its good u put puss in boot on there he’s awsome) and top cat definitley
Fat Freddys Cat (Crumb)
Krazy Kat (George Herriman) (first known Cartoon-Cat from early 1920ies)
i love so many cartoon cat.
What about Moochie?
for me is silvester and snowball,simba
u 4got chester the cheetah!!
Don’t forget about Jinks from Pixie, Dixie & Jinks. I probably watched those cartoons more than any other cat cartoon as a kid.
Where is Oggy from Oggy and the cockroaches