List of Warriors characters

The Warriors novel series is written by Erin Hunter. Due to the large number of characters present in the novel series,^[1][2] this list is divided by Clan.

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

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 (Blue, Bramble, Tall, etc.) which generally stays constant throughout their life. The name's 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, stripped of the "-star" suffix, and return to using 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 (such as "Brook Where Small Fish Swim" or "Night of No Stars"). They are often referred to by only the first word as their name. These names remain unchanged throughout a Tribe cat's life, with one exception: if a Tribe cat becomes Teller of the Pointed Stones (a position akin to a Clan leader and medicine cat combined), their name becomes Teller of the Pointed Stones, or Stoneteller.

Cats who do not identify under any group have entirely different names.

The Clans have very specific terminology for certain things. Humans are called Twolegs and human towns are called Twolegplaces. 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 (though in later series the term loner was mostly done away with, and most strays are referred to as rogues), and domestic housecats are called kittypets. The language of the cats is catspeak, the language of foxes is foxspeak, and the language of badgers is badgerspeak. They refer to months as moons.

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, and who abided by the warrior code (a set of laws the Clan cats live by). If the cats were not good in their life, their spirits are sent to the Dark Forest (also 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 endlessly wander places they knew in their lives. Cats may try to communicate with StarClan through a chunk of quartz deep in a mountain off the Clans' lake territory called the Moonstone, or a secluded pool of water called the Moonpool. StarClan may also speak to them through their dreams, or by sending signs through things in the real world. StarClan often delivers prophecies and omens, which foretell the future, to Clan leaders or medicine cats.

The Clans originally lived in a wilderness bordering a human town called Chelford. However, when their territories were torn down by humans in order to make room for a highway, the Clans moved to live around a lake called Sanctuary Lake. A mountain range inhabited by the Tribe separates the old territories from the new ones.

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 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 is the leader of ThunderClan before Firestar. She drowns in A Dangerous Path in the process of luring a pack of dogs away from ThunderClan.^[3]

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 from a badger protecting Soraltail, she was temporarily reincarnated as Cinderheart.

Former warrior of ThunderClan and vocal supporter of Tigerstar, and was later killed by Graystripe

Loyal warrior of ThunderClan.

Firestar is the main protagonist of The Prophecies Begin. Born a kittypet named Rusty,^[4] he is invited to join ThunderClan after venturing into their forest territory. He trains under the mentorship of Bluestar, and rises in rank in the Clan to eventually become Clan leader. While a warrior, he exposes former ThunderClan warrior Tigerstar's treachery. Early on in his leadership, he goes on a journey to rebuild SkyClan. He later mates with Sandstorm and has two kits, Leafpool and Squirrelflight.^[5][6][7][3]

Firestar's best friend. He mated with Silverstream of RiverClan, with whom he had two kits: Feathertail and Stormfur. He also mated with a kittypet, Millie. 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.

First deputy of ThunderClan under Bluestar's rule. He was murdered by Tigerstar, who hoped to become deputy in his place. Firestar worked to uncover the truth about his murder.

Firestar's mate. She had two kits, Leafpool and Squirrelflight, in The Apperentices Quest she died to an enfected fox bite.

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

Third deputy of ThunderClan under Bluestar's rule. Former warrior of ThunderClan and later leader of ShadowClan. He is responsible for bringing BloodClan to the forest, as well as for training cats in the Dark Forest. He had four kits, Bramblestar, Tawnypelt, Hawkfrost, and Mothwing.^[8]

ThunderClan medicine cat after Spottedleaf. Formerly of ShadowClan. Mother of Brokenstar, died by entaking to much smoke during the fire.

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.

A warrior of ThunderClan. Ashfur fell in love with Squirrelflight. He was heartbroken when Squirrelflight chose Bramblestar over him.^[9] 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, which threatened to destroy the living Clans, StarClan, and the Dark Forest. All three aforementioned groups were forced to fight alongside each other in order to save their existences.

Leader of ThunderClan after Firestar. He mated with Squirrelfight, with whom he had two kits: Sparkpelt and Alderheart.^[10] 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.

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

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

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.

Warrior of ThunderClan. She is the sister of Lionblaze and Jayfeather.

Jayfeather is ThunderClan's medicine cat after Leafpool. He is congenitally blind, but had the ability to enter the dreams of other cats, as well as the ability to sense others' feelings. This power was stripped from him after the Great Battle.

Warrior of ThunderClan. He was granted the ability to never be wounded.^[11][12] This power was stripped from him after the Great Battle.

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.

Warrior of ThunderClan who was given the ability to hear far beyond what a normal cat could, and visualize what she was hearing (clairvoyance). This power was stripped from her after the Great Battle. She later left ThunderClan to live in ShadowClan with her mate, Tigerstar II. Mother of Shadowsight.

Warrior of ThunderClan who served as a spy in the Dark Forest. Sister to Dovewing. Mother of Bristlefrost.

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 dangerous rogues.

Medicine cat of ThunderClan after Jayfeather.

Warrior of ThunderClan.

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.

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

Warrior of ThunderClan, organized rebellion against the impostor.

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

Apprentice of ThunderClan and protagonist of the upcoming eighth arc.

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

Crookedstar's Promise details the life of RiverClan leader Crookedstar.

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

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

Daughter of Bluestar and Oakheart, leader of RiverClan after Leopardstar.

Leader of RiverClan after Crookedstar.^[13][14]

Daughter of Crookedstar and mate of Graystripe. She died while giving birth to her kits, Feathertail and Stormfur. ^[10]

Warrior of RiverClan, saved the Tribe from a mountain lion called 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 due to falling.^{[15][16][17][18][19][9]}

Former warrior of RiverClan and half brother of Bramblestar through Tigerstar. 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.^[19]

Medicine cat of RiverClan after Mudfur. She didn't believe in StarClan until after the Great Battle.^[9][20]

Medicine cat of RiverClan after Mothwing. Died in The Place of No Stars, but was possessed by Ashfur, who then tricked other cats venturing into the Dark Forest by leading them into a trap.

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

WindClan is one of the five original warrior Clans.

Tallstar's Revenge details the life of Tallstar, former leader of WindClan.

Firestar and Scourge's father, friend of Tallstar.

Leader of WindClan when Firestar comes to the forest, died of old age.^[15]

Leader of WindClan after Tallstar. His son was Darktail, and he ultimately died fighting him.^[6]

Warrior of WindClan. He was the chosen WindClan cat for the journey to find the lake territories. He mated with Leafpool (with whom he had Hollyleaf, Lionblaze and Jayfeather), and Nightcloud (with whom he had Breezepelt). ^[21]

Son of Crowfeather and Nightcloud, half brother to Hollyleaf, Jayfeather, and Lionblaze.

Former mate of Crowfeather, mother to Breezepelt.

Leader of WindClan after Onestar.

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.

Deputy of ShadowClan under Brokenstar and later leader.

First leader of ShadowClan in The Prophecies Begin. He killed kits by sending them into battle before they were strong enough to defend themselves. His soul was sent to the Dark Forest when he died.

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.^[22] He led the Clan through a sickness induced by rats. He eventually died and was succeeded by Tigerstar.

Former apprentice of ThunderClan, joined ShadowClan when Tigerstar became their leader.^[10] She mated with Rowanstar and had three kits: Tigerstar II, Flametail, and Dawnpelt.

Former medicine cat of ShadowClan, died by being trapped under ice and then drowning.

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

Leader of Shadowclan after Rowanstar. His warrior name was Tigerheart, and he was named for his grandfather, Tigerstar, his mate was Dovewing.

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.

Warrior of ShadowClan.

Medicine cat after Flametail.

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

Warrior of ShadowClan and protagonist of the upcoming eighth arc.

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.

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

Medicine cat of SkyClan.

Leader of modern SkyClan.

Elder of SkyClan. Delivered the Prophecy of Three to Firestar.^[7][23]

SkyClan's Destiny details the struggles of SkyClan leader Leafstar after Firestar leaves.^[24]

Deputy of SkyClan, father of Twigbranch and Violetshine, mates with Pebbleshine.

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

Former loner, Clan mediator.

Former warrior of ShadowClan, daughter to Hawkwing and Pebbleshine.

Plays a major part in defeating the impostor.

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

Leader of SkyClan when it was driven from the forest.^[25][7]

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

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

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

Formerly named Tiny. After being attacked by Tigerstar as a kit, Scourge grew to resent the Clans, and came to lead the cats of Twolegplace as a dictator. He eventually kills Tigerstar.^[26] He was killed by Firestar.

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

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

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

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.

Leader of BloodClan after Snake and Ice.

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 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.

Also known as Brook. Prey-hunter of the Tribe, Stormfur's mate.^[17]

Also known as Crag, Stoneteller, and Teller of the Pointed Stones. Former cave-guard, becomes Stoneteller in Sign of the Moon.^[27]

Son of Graystripe and Silverstream, brother of Feathertail, former RiverClan warrior, mate to Brook Where Small Fish Swim.

Also known as Talon. Cave-guard of the Tribe.^[27]

Also known as Stoneteller. Leader of the Tribe until Sign of the Moon.

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

Was reincarnated into Dovewing.

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

Was reincarnated into Jayfeather, was in love with Half Moon.

Was reincarnated into Lionblaze.

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.

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

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

Leader of the Tribe of Pointed Stones (a Tribe that disappeared sometime between the creation of the Clans and the Great Journey due to unknown reasons) at the time of the creation of the modern Clans, was in love with Jay's Wing.

First medicine cat, first medicine cat of WindClan.

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

First leader of ShadowClan, later Shadowstar.

First leader of ThunderClan, later Thunderstar.

First leader of RiverClan, later Riverstar.

First leader of WindClan, later Windstar.

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

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

Leader of the Sisters before Snow.

Leader of the Sisters.

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

Firestar's sister, mother of Cloudtail.

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.

Kittypet, Firestar's kithood friend.

Violet

Barley's sister, formerly of BloodClan.

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

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

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

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

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

Onestar's son, leader of the rogues who attacked the Clans.^[28][29]