The
ThunderCats hail from the planet Thundera, a planet that was sadly
destroyed. After rebuilding their home base of Cat's Lair on Third
Earth, they not only discovered other Thundarians on Third Earth, but
later found out that their planet had reformed. They carry out the
code of Truth, Honor, Justice, and Loyalty, while working as a team to
protect and bring peace and prosperity.
Original ThunderCats
Lion-O
Lion-O is the Lord of
the ThunderCats, and wielder of the legendary Sword of Omens. It
is his duty to uphold the Code of Thundera, and to lead the other
ThunderCats in their mission.
Tygra
Tygra is often
considered to be the second-in-command, and is also the leader of the
High Council. Highly intellectual, Tygra is an architect and
scientist as well. He has strong mental capabilities which allow
him to create believable illusions, including invisibility. His
weapon is a bolo whip.
Cheetara
Cheetara's speed can
hardly be matched by man or machine, giving her the title Cheetara the
Swift. An undeveloped sixth sense gives her visions of present
happenings, and in later times allowed for telekinetic abilities.
Her weapon of choice is a retractable energy staff.
Panthro
Panthro spends much of
his time tinkering with new vehicles and gadgets, and is an extremely
valuable member of the team in battles. He carries with him his
nunchucks, which conceal within them various substances.
Wilykat
Wilykat
is one half of the Thunderkittens, twin ThunderCats who are cunning,
clever, and mischievous. Though more timid than his sister, Wilykat
has been known to make rash decisions without thinking things
through.
Wilykit
Wilykit
makes up the other half of the Thunderkittens. Slightly more
outgoing than her brother, she tends to be a bit more cautious than
Wilykat when she takes a minute to think things out.
Snarf
On
Thundera, Snarf was Lion-o's nursemaid. On Third Earth, and later
on New Thundera, he took on the job of chef and chief pantry
stocker. No matter where he was, Snarf showed on many occasions to
be a warrior in his own right, and was able to save the team a few
times, too.
New ThunderCats
Pumyra
Introduced
later in the history of the show, Pumyra proved herself not only to be a
fighter, but also a capable healer. Sadly, she was not used often on
the show and her character was left largely undeveloped. Her weapon
of choice is a rope sling, which she uses to shot pellets and other small
objects at enemies.
Bengali
Thought
of as the youngest of the adult ThunderCats, Bengali is likely in his
very late teens or very early twenties. Some signs also point to
the idea that Bengali might be the younger brother of ThunderCat Tygra.
Bengali's weapon is the Hammer of Thundera, which he uses as a tool in
his trade as a blacksmith.
Lynx-O
Lynx-o
narrowly escaped the destruction of Thundera with Bengali and Pumyra by
being rescued by a pair of Berbils, yet was left blinded. He
doesn't not see his loss of sight as a disadvantage, rather he uses the
advantages that he has by his other senses being heightened.
Lynx-o is a tough fighter and employs hand-to-hand combat, but also has
a light shield that he can use to temporarily blind his enemies.
Snarfer
Snarfer
is the nephew of Snarf, or as Snarfer calls him, Uncle Osbert.
Snarfer is a novice engineer, and a graduate of Snarf College.
Old Thundera ThunderCats
Claudus
Claudus
is the father of Lion-o, and a previous Lord of the ThunderCats.
This blinded leader stayed behind on Thundera to be sure that the
flagship carrying his son and the Sword of Omens was able to take off
safely, and was then captured by the Shadowmaster. Years later
when he was released by his son, he joined Jaga in the Astral Plane.
Jaga
Jaga
was and still is Lion-o's mentor and in some ways, a father figure to
him. Jaga insisted that the rest of the ThunderCats on the flagship
enter their suspension pods while he piloted the ship to Third
Earth. Due to his age, Jaga perished during the journey, but still
comes to Lion-o from the Astral Plane to offer advice.
Jagara
Even though
she is still alive and well on New Thundera, this ThunderCat is an obvious
throwback to days of old. Jagara is the watcher of the Gyroscope,
the inner workings of the planet of New Thundera that regulates the
rotation of the planet and the gravitational pull. She is also a
sorceress of sorts.
Grune
Once a
great ThunderCat, Grune began an army, struck fear in the hearts of
Thundarians, and was eventually defeated and banished by his ally and
friend, Jaga.
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