..:: TOM AND JERRY CHARACTERS - Part I ::..

Character Name
Thomas Cat

First Appearance
"Puss Gets the Boot" as Jasper. 1940

Biography
Tom is a fiendish opportunist, always anxious to ingratiate himself with the powers that be, wether housekeeper, dog, or even, on occasion, mouse. All ways things of his stomach.

Relationship to Tom and Jerry
Main Character

Featured Cartoons
All of them.

Character Name
Jerry Mouse

First Appearance
"Puss Gets the Boot" 1940.

Biography
Small, brown, cherubic yet cheeky impish schemer, is happy minding his own business until cornered, piqued or generally provoked. All ways looks out for the other little guy.

Relationship to Tom and Jerry
Main Character

Featured Cartoons
All of them.

Character Name
Butch

First Appearance
"Baby Puss" 1943

Biography
The typical alley cat. Always there to ruin Tom's romantic plans with whichever cute kitty is in town. very street smart, which puts Tom on the backfoot since he's not been out on the street enough for him to pick up those smarts! most often, butch's entry either helps Jerry get away from Tom or, will make Jerry team up with Tom.

Relationship to Tom and Jerry
Friend/Enemy/Constant Rival to both.

Featured Cartoons
"Baby Puss", 1943
"Springtime for Thomas", 1946
"Trap Happy", 1946
"A Mouse in the House", 1947
"The Truce Hearts", 1948
"Heavenly Puss", 1949
"Tennis Chumps", 1949
"Casanova Cat", 1951
"Jerry's Cousin", 1951
"Baby Butch", 1954
"Smarty Cat", 1955
"Muscle Beach Tom", 1956
"Blue Cat Blues", 1956
"Mucho Mouse", 1957