List of Warriors characters

For characters in the American crime-related media franchise, see List of The Warriors characters.

The Warriors novel series is written by Erin Hunter. Due to the large number of characters present in the novel series, this list is divided by Clan.

Characters listed under a specific arc may still play a significant role in other arcs.

Important information

Naming conventions

In the Warriors universe, the feline characters in the five original warrior Clans (ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, ShadowClan, and SkyClan) have names composed of two parts. Each cat's name has a prefix (Dawn, Bramble, Lion, etc.) which generally stays constant throughout their life. The name suffix varies through the character's lifespan and position within the Clan, with the bestowing of the new name being a component of the ceremonies marking these role changes. As a kitten, the character's name ends with "-kit" (Bluekit, Bramblekit, Tallkit, etc.). Upon becoming an apprentice (a warrior or medicine cat in training), "-paw" replaces "-kit" at the end of the character's name (Bluepaw, Bramblepaw, Tallpaw, etc.), and the cat is assigned an older warrior (or medicine cat) to train them. When the character completes their apprenticeship and is promoted to a full warrior or medicine cat, the suffix to their name is then changed to one chosen by the Clan leader (Bluefur, Brambleclaw, Talltail, etc.). If a cat becomes a Clan leader, they are granted the suffix "-star" at the end of their name (Bluestar, Bramblestar, Tallstar, etc.). If a leader commits a crime, they may be deemed unworthy of their name, and stripped of the "-star" suffix, and return to their warrior name. Cats may also retire and become elders, in which case their name will not change. A cat may also have their name changed in a special ceremony.

This naming convention does not hold for non-Clan characters. For example, in The Tribe of Rushing Water, a cat's name is said to be the first memorable thing their mother sees after giving birth (for example, "Brook Where Small Fish Swim" and "Night of No Stars"). These names remain unchanged with one exception: when a Tribe cat becomes Teller of the Pointed Stones (a position akin to the Clan leader and medicine cat combined), their name becomes Teller of the Pointed Stones, or Stoneteller.

Terminology

The Clans have very specific terminology for certain things. Humans are called Twolegs, human towns are Twolegplaces, cars are monsters, roads are thunderpaths, and horse ranches are horseplaces. Cats who are not in Clans and cause the Clans no harm are called loners, cats who are not in Clans and cause the Clans harm are called rogues, and domestic housecats are called kittypets. The language of the cats is catspeak, the language of the foxes is foxspeak, and the language of the badgers is badgerspeak. They refer to months as moons.

Spiritual beliefs

When Clan cats die, their spirits go to a place called StarClan if they were good cats who believed they were doing the right thing in life. If the cats were not good in their life, their spirits are sent to the Dark Forest (otherwise known as The Place of No Stars), a hellish type of purgatory. The spirits of cats in the Tribe go to The Tribe of Endless Hunting. All other cats who die become ghosts, and wander the world.

Territories

The Clans originally lived in the wilderness bordering a town called Chelford. However, when their territories were torn down by humans, the Clans moved to live around a lake called Sanctuary Lake. A mountain range separates the two.

ThunderClan

ThunderClan is one of the five original warrior Clans. ThunderClan was the home of the original protagonist of the Warriors series, and has remained a pivotal group to date.

The Prophecies Begin

The Prophecies Begin covers events in the story from Into the Wild to The Darkest Hour. It details kittypet Rusty's journey from apprentice to leader of ThunderClan.

Bluestar

Leader of ThunderClan before Firestar.

Cinderpelt

Medicine cat after Yellowfang. She originally trained as a warrior under Firestar, but an accident left her back leg crippled, forcing her to become a medicine cat instead. When she died, she was temporarily reincarnated as Cinderheart.

Darkstripe

Former warrior of ThunderClan and vocal supporter of Tigerstar.

Dustpelt

Loyal warrior of ThunderClan.

Firestar

Firestar is the main protagonist of The Prophecies Begin. Born a kittypet named Rusty, he journeyed into the forest at six moons old, where he met Graystripe, and was invited to join ThunderClan. He trained under Bluestar, and rose in ranks in the Clan to eventually become Clan leader. While still a warrior, he also worked to expose former ThunderClan warrior Tigerstar's treachery. Early on in his leadership, he went on a journey to rebuild SkyClan. He later mated with Sandstorm and had two kits, Leafpool and Squirrelflight.

Graystripe

Firestar's best friend. He mated with Silverstream of RiverClan, with whom he had two kits: Feathertail and Stormfur. He later mated with Millie, with whom he had three kits: Briarlight, Blossomfall and Bumblestripe. He was the second deputy of ThunderClan, but after he was captured by Twolegs, his position was revoked. He eventually found his way back to the Clans, meeting Millie on the way.

Redtail

First deputy of ThunderClan under Bluestar's rule. Was murdered by Tigerstar, who hoped to become deputy in his place.

Sandstorm

Firestar's mate. She had two kits, Leafpool and Squirrelflight.

Spottedleaf

Medicine cat of ThunderClan when Firestar comes to the forest. She was murdered early on in the series, but continued to guide Firestar from StarClan. During the Great Battle, she gave up her existence in StarClan to save Sandstorm.

Tigerstar

Third deputy of ThunderClan under Bluestar's rule. A former warrior of ThunderClan and later a leader of ShadowClan. He is responsible for bringing BloodClan to the forest, as well as for training cats in the Dark Forest. He mated with Goldenflower, with whom he had two kits: Bramblestar and Tawnypelt. He also mated with Sasha, with whom he had three kits: Hawkfrost, Mothwing, and Tadpole (who died as a kit).

Yellowfang

ThunderClan medicine cat after Spottedleaf. Formerly of ShadowClan. Mother of Brokenstar.

The New Prophecy

The New Prophecy series covers the events from Midnight to Sunset. It details the Clans' attempt to find a new home after their old home was destroyed by Twolegs.

Ashfur

A warrior of ThunderClan. Ashfur fell in love with Squirrelflight. He was heartbroken when Squirrelflight chose Bramblestar over him. He began plotting destruction against Squirrelflight, and tried to kill her father and her kits. He was murdered by Hollyleaf in order to keep the secret of her parentage. After he died, he used his time in StarClan to plan his takeover of the living Clans. He sent fake visions to Shadowsight, medicine cat of ShadowClan, and possessed Bramblestar. He also blocked the connection between StarClan and the living Clans, and enslaved the souls of many dead cats.

Bramblestar

Leader of ThunderClan after Firestar. He mated with Squirrelfight; with whom he had four kits: Sparkpelt and Alderheart, and Dandelionkit and Juniperkit (both of whom died in infancy). His body was possessed by Ashfur, and for a time his spirit was cast out from his body, trapped in the Dark Forest. He eventually defeated Ashfur and took his body back.

Leafpool

Medicine cat of ThunderClan after Cinderpelt and mother to Hollyleaf, Jayfeather, and Lionblaze.

Squirrelflight

Bramblestar's mate and deputy, mother to Alderheart and Sparkpelt.

Power of Three

The Power of Three series covers events in the story from The Sight to Sunrise. It details the coming-of-age of three ThunderClan warriors, two of whom were born with special powers.

Briarlight

Warrior of ThunderClan. A falling tree broke her back and left her back legs numb and useless.

Hollyleaf

Warrior of ThunderClan.

Jayfeather

Medicine cat of ThunderClan after Leafpool. He is blind, and was granted the ability to walk in the dreams of other cats, as well as the ability to read their minds.

Lionblaze

Warrior of ThunderClan. He was granted the ability to never be wounded.

Millie

Former kittypet and warrior of ThunderClan. Mated with Graystripe and had three kits: Briarlight, Blossomfall, and Bumblestripe.

Omen of the Stars

The Omen of the Stars series covers events in the story from The Fourth Apprentice to The Last Hope. It details the Clans fighting against the spirits of vengeful Dark Forest cats in a battle called the Great Battle.

Dovewing

Warrior of ThunderClan who was given the ability to hear far beyond what a normal cat could. She eventually left ThunderClan to live in ShadowClan with her mate, Tigerstar II. She had three kits with him: Shadowsight, Lightleap, and Pouncestep.

Ivypool

Warrior of ThunderClan who served as a spy in the Dark Forest.

A Vision of Shadows

The A Vision of Shadows series covers events in the story from The Apprentice's Quest to The Raging Storm. It details the Clans trying to settle SkyClan around the lake while dealing with a group of troublesome rogues.

Alderheart

Medicine cat of ThunderClan after Jayfeather.

Finleap

Former warrior of SkyClan, left to be with Twigbranch.

Twigbranch

Warrior of ThunderClan.

The Broken Code

The Broken Code series covers events in the story from Lost Stars to A Light in the Mist. It details the Clans trying to defeat Ashfur and his group of zombified spirit cats.

Bristlefrost

Warrior of ThunderClan. Played major role in defeating the impostor.

Spotfur

Organized rebellion against the impostor.

A Starless Clan

The A Starless Clan series covers events in the story from River to an unnamed sixth book. It details the Clans trying to rewrite the warrior code.

Flamepaw

Apprentice of ThunderClan and protagonist of the upcoming eighth arc.

RiverClan

RiverClan is one of the five original warrior Clans, and the home of one of the eighth arc's protagonists.

Crookedstar's Promise

Crookedstar's Promise details the life of the leader of RiverClan when Firestar came to the forest.

Crookedstar

Leader of RiverClan before Leopardstar. He was cursed by Mapleshade as a kit, and was forced to watch all his loved ones die around him.

Mapleshade

Ancient she-cat who haunts the dreams of other cats. She resides in the Dark Forest. She cursed Crookedstar.

Mistystar

Daughter of Bluestar and leader of RiverClan after Leopardstar. Second deputy under Leopardstar's rule.

The Prophecies Begin

Leopardstar

Leader of RiverClan after Crookedstar.

Silverstream

Daughter of Crookedstar and former mate of Graystripe. She died while giving birth to her kits, Feathertail and Stormfur.

The New Prophecy

Feathertail

Warrior of RiverClan, saved the Tribe from Sharptooth on journey to the lake. She chose to stay in the Tribe's version of StarClan, The Tribe of Endless Hunting, after she died.

Hawkfrost

Former loner and former warrior of RiverClan. He tried to kill Firestar so that Bramblestar could become leader, but Bramblestar killed Hawkfrost to save Firestar before Hawkfrost could enact his plan. In the Dark Forest, he trained Ivypool.

Mothwing

Former loner, medicine cat of RiverClan after Mudfur. She didn't believe in StarClan until after the Great Battle. She left RiverClan to live in ShadowClan after Mistystar allied with the impostor.

Power Of Three

Willowshine

Medicine cat of RiverClan after Mothwing. Died in The Place of No Stars, leaving RiverClan without a medicine cat.

A Starless Clan

Frostpaw

Medicine cat apprentice of RiverClan and protagonist of the upcoming eighth arc.

WindClan

WindClan is one of the five original warrior Clans.

Tallstar's Revenge

Tallstar's Revenge details the life of the leader of WindClan when Firestar came to the forest.

Jake

Firestar and Scourge's father, friend of Tallstar.

Tallstar

Leader of WindClan when Firestar comes to the forest.

The Prophecies Begin

Onestar

Leader of WindClan after Tallstar. His son is Darktail, and he ultimately died fighting him.

The New Prophecy

Crowfeather

Warrior of WindClan. He was the chosen WindClan cat for the journey to find the lake territories. He mated with Feathertail, Leafpool (with whom he had Hollyleaf, Lionblaze and Jayfeather), and Nightcloud (with whom he had Breezepelt).

Power of Three

Breezepelt

Son of Crowfeather and Nightcloud. He mated with Heathertail.

Nightcloud

Former mate of Crowfeather.

A Vision of Shadows

Harestar

Leader of WindClan after Onestar.

ShadowClan

ShadowClan is one of the five original warrior Clans. It was originally the home of most of the series' antagonists, but starting in the fourth arc, ShadowClan protagonists were introduced as well.

Yellowfang's Secret

Yellowfang's Secret details the life of infamous ShadowClan leader Brokenstar's mother.

Raggedstar

Leader of ShadowClan after Cedarstar and before Brokenstar. Was murdered by Brokenstar, his own son.

The Prophecies Begin

Blackstar

Deputy of ShadowClan under Brokenstar and later leader.

Brokenstar

Leader of ShadowClan when Firestar comes to the forest. He killed kits. His soul was sent to the Dark Forest when he died.

Nightstar

Leader of ShadowClan after Brokenstar. He was an elder, but stepped up to lead the Clan when Brokenstar was banished. He did not receive nine lives because Brokenstar was still alive. He had a permanent respiratory disease. He led the Clan through a horrible sickness induced by rats. He eventually died and was succeeded by Tigerstar.

The New Prophecy

Tawnypelt

Former apprentice of ThunderClan, joined ShadowClan when Tigerstar became their leader. She mated with Rowanstar and had three kits: Tigerstar II, Flametail, and Dawnpelt.

Power of Three

Flametail

Former medicine cat of ShadowClan, drowned.

Rowanstar

Leader of ShadowClan after Blackstar, stepped down after he failed to respond to Darktail's rogues.

Tigerstar II

Leader of Shadowclan after Rowanstar. His warrior name was Tigerheart.

Omen of the Stars

Snowtuft

Warrior of ShadowClan long before the events of The Prophecies Begin. Resides in the Dark Forest, and attempts to redeem himself while working with Shadowsight and Rootspring during The Broken Code.

A Vision of Shadows

Needletail

Warrior of ShadowClan.

Puddleshine

Medicine cat after Flametail.

The Broken Code

Shadowsight

Medicine cat of ShadowClan after Puddleshine. Plays a major role in deafeating the impostor.

A Starless Clan

Sunbeam

Warrior of ShadowClan and protagonist of the upcoming eighth arc.

SkyClan

SkyClan is one of the five original warrior Clans. Due to the Clan losing its territory from human deforestation, it was chased from the original forest by the other Clans, who were not willing to share territory with them. They tried to make a new home in a gorge far away, but were attacked by rats, and the Clan disbanded, with most of its members being killed, or becoming loners or kittypets. In Firestar’s Quest, Firestar was later sent to the gorge by StarClan to start the Clan anew. During A Vision of Shadows, SkyClan returns to the lake to take its rightful place among the Clans.

Modern SkyClan

Firestar's Quest

Firestar's Quest details Firestar's journey to rebuild SkyClan.

Echosong

Medicine cat of SkyClan.

Leafstar

Leader of modern SkyClan and mate to Billystorm.

Sharpclaw

Former deputy of SkyClan.

Skywatcher

Former elder of SkyClan. Delivered the Prophecy of Three to Firestar.

SkyClan's Destiny

SkyClan's Destiny details the struggles of SkyClan leader Leafstar after Firestar leaves.

Frecklewish

Medicine cat of SkyClan after Echosong.

Fidgetflake

Medicine cat of SkyClan after Frecklewish.

Hawkwing

Deputy of SkyClan, father of Twigbranch and Violetshine.

Pebbleshine

Hawkwing's mate and mother of Twigbranch and Violetshine. She was captured by Twolegs and died shortly after giving birth to her kits.

A Vision of Shadows

Tree

Former loner, Clan mediator.

Violetshine

Former warrior of ThunderClan.

The Broken Code

Rootspring

Plays a major part in defeating the impostor.

Ancient SkyClan

Members of SkyClan while or after it was driven from the forest.

Cloudstar

Leader of SkyClan when it was driven from the forest.

BloodClan

BloodClan is a group of Twolegplace rogues led by dictator Scourge.

The Rise of Scourge

The Rise of Scourge details the coming-of-age of BloodClan leader Scourge.

Bone

Scourge's bruiser, second-in-command, and unofficial deputy of BloodClan.

Scourge

Formerly named Tiny. After being attacked by Tigerstar as a kit, Scourge grows to resent the Clans, and comes to lead the cats of Twolegplace as a dictator. He eventually kills Tigerstar.

Ravenpaw's Path

Ravenpaw's Path details Ravenpaw and Barley trying to defeat a group of troublesome BloodClan exiles.

Ice

Formerly named Hoot. Leader of BloodClan after Scourge alongside his brother, Snake. He is brother to Barley and Violet as well.

Snake

Formerly named Jumper. Leader of BloodClan after Scourge alongside his brother, Ice. He is brother to Barley and Violet as well.

Graystripe's Vow

Graystripe's Vow tells two different stories: the story of Graystripe as a young warrior, leading the Clan against BloodClan while Firestar is away, and the story of Graystripe as an elder, trying to find the Moonstone and make contact with StarClan.

Fury

Leader of BloodClan after Snake and Ice.

Gremlin

Made a deal with Graystripe of ThunderClan in order to protect herself and her unborn kits from being killed in battle.

The Tribe of Rushing Water

The Tribe of Rushing Water is a group of cats who live in the mountains separating the forest territories from the lake territories. The cats that would later form the Clans originally lived in the Tribe, and left it due to a shortage of prey in the mountains.

The New Prophecy

Brook Where Small Fish Swim

Prey-hunter of the Tribe, Stormfur's mate.

Crag Where Eagles Nest

Former cave-guard, becomes Stoneteller in Sign of the Moon.

Stormfur

Son of Graystripe and Silverstream, brother of Feathertail, former RiverClan warrior, mate to Brook Where Small Fish Swim, father of Lark That Sings at Dawn, Breeze That Rustles Leaves, Pine That Clings to Rock, and Feather of Flying Hawk.

Talon of Swooping Eagle

Cave-guard of the Tribe.

Teller of the Pointed Stones

Leader of the Tribe until Sign of the Moon.

Ancient cats

The Ancient cats lived around the lake long before the Clans or the Tribe were formed. The Ancient cats eventually left the lake and moved to the mountains, thus forming the Tribes, which subsequently formed the Clans.

Power of Three

Dove's Wing

Was reincarnated into Dovewing.

Fallen Leaves

Died in the tunnels under what would become ThunderClan territory. His spirit was trapped there until he met Hollyleaf, who he stayed with until she left the tunnels. He fought on the side of the Clans in the Great Battle, and afterwards was finally able to join StarClan.

Jay's Wing

Was reincarnated into Jayfeather.

Lion's Roar

Was reincarnated into Lionblaze.

Dawn of the Clans

The Dawn of the Clans series covers events in the story from The Sun Trail to Path of Stars. It details how the Clans came to be.

Clear Sky

First leader of SkyClan, later Skystar, father to Thunder.

Gray Wing

Majorly influenced the creation of the modern Clans, is known as "Graywing the Wise" to modern Clan cats.

Half Moon/Stoneteller

Leader of the Tribe of Rushing Water at the time of the creation of the modern Clans, was in love with Jay's Wing.

Moth Flight

First medicine cat, first medicine cat of WindClan.

One Eye

Rogue who caused trouble for the Clans. The first cat to reside in the Dark Forest.

Tall Shadow

First leader of ShadowClan, later Shadowstar.

Thunder

First leader of ThunderClan, later Thunderstar.

River Ripple

First leader of RiverClan, later Riverstar.

Wind Runner

First leader of WindClan, later Windstar.

The Sisters

The Sisters are a group of nomadic she-cats who roam from place to place. They have connections to the earth and the spirit world. They do not allow toms to stay in their group.

Squirrelflight's Hope

Squirrelflight's Hope details the story of ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight struggling with her lack of a legacy.

Moonlight

Leader of the Sisters before Snow.

The Broken Code

Snow

Leader of the Sisters.

Characters not in other groups

The Prophecies Begin

Barley

Loner, lived on the farm with Ravenpaw, former member of BloodClan.

Princess

Firestar's sister, mother of Cloudtail.

Ravenpaw

Former ThunderClan apprentice, was mentored by Tigerstar, left ThunderClan to avoid being murdered by Tigerstar for seeing Tigerstar murder Redtail. Lived on a farm with Barley.

Smudge

Kittypet, Firestar's kithood friend.

Violet

Barley's sister, formerly of BloodClan.

The New Prophecy

Midnight

Badger who assisted the Clans in finding a new home. She had been around since the dawn of time. She was fluent in catspeak, foxspeak, and badgerspeak.

Sasha

Mate of Tigerstar, mother of Mothwing, Hawkfrost and Tadpole.

Sharptooth

Mountain lion who lived in the mountains and terrorized the Tribe of Rushing Water.

Power of Three

Rock

Hairless and blind cat who has been around since the dawn of time.

Sol

Formerly a kittypet named Harry. After a bad experience with SkyClan when they still lived at the gorge, Sol decided to find the lake Clans and disband them. He failed to do so.

A Vision of Shadows

Darktail

Onestar's son, leader of the rogues who attacked the Clans.