This list of fictional big cats in animation is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals and is a collection of various notable feline characters that appear in various animated works of fiction. It is limited to well-referenced examples of large felines portrayed in animated television shows or feature-length films.
Cheetahs Name WorkNotesAzaadThe Lion GuardFuli's competitor and friend, later love interest Officer Benjamin ClawhauserZootopiaAn overweight police officer who loves donuts and is a huge fan of the popstar Gazelle.BlurWild KrattsA cheetah who loves chasing Chris when he is using Gazelle Powers.ChiqicheetahOne PieceA member of the Foxy Pirates who can transform into an humanoid cheetah. He was created for the One Piece anime.FinbarHey DuggeeA cheetah that is part of the Hummingbirds, whose body resembles Norrie.FuliThe Lion GuardAn East African cheetah cub who is a member of the eponymous Lion Guard.JasperJewelpetA cheetah who represents Honesty. He is yellow and brown-spotted with his inner ears, necklace and tail containing a red diamond-shaped jasper.SashaGlobehunters: An Around the World in 80 Days AdventureSasha is one of the main characters of the animated television film who is a female cheetah with green eyes.Savannah CheetabyLittlest Pet Shop: A World of Our OwnSavannah Cheetaby is a white cheetah who is a very famous pop star in Paw-Tucket.Spot SwatWild KrattsA cheetah cub who is the son of Blur.TallyThe Wild Thornberrys MovieOne of the cheetah cubs who got captured by two poachers while Eliza was playing with Akela's cubs.
Leopards Name WorkNotesBagheeraThe Jungle BookBlack leopard - a clever, serious and responsible character, quite similar to the Bagheera in the original book, except that in the novel Bagheera spoiled Mowgli more. In the film, it is Bagheera and not the wolves who first finds Mowgli, a young village child and he is the one who takes him back to the village.BaranshaZatch Bell!A mystical black leopard-like creature who can become invisible. SaborTarzanA vicious leopard, who killed Tarzan's parents, along with Kala and Kerchak's son, but was killed by an adult Tarzan.MakuchaThe Lion GuardA cream African leopard who tracks Ajabu an Okapi to the Pride Lands. He is also the leader of his clan of the back lands.BadilliThe Lion GuardAn African leopard who is a victim to Mapigano. He eventually overcomes his fear by standing up for himself.MapiganoThe Lion GuardAn African leopard who bullied Badilli upon his territory.Tai LungKung Fu PandaA snow leopard who tries to snatch the dragon scroll from Shifu.ChuluunThe Lion GuardA snow leopard who frightens the red pandas. After being defeated by Bunga, she joins forces with Makucha to visit the Tree of Life.PhangoKhumbaA leopard born blind in one eye who plans to kill Khumba.Princess RomyAround the World with Willy FogIndian princess and one of the main character of Willy Fog's series.TreyRock DogA snow leopard Sam SnowThe Creature CasesA snow leopard who is the Agent of C.L.A.D.E, master of detective and friend of Kit CaseySiriRugrats Go WildA clouded leopard. Voiced by Chrissie Hynde.Yun MibuThe Lion GuardA clouded leopard who the Lion Guard encounter during their journey to the Tree of Life.SultanDelhi SafariIndian leopard. King of the Jungle. Begum's mate and Yuvraj's father.YuvrajDelhi SafariA leopard cub. Son of Sutan and Begum
Lions Name WorkNotesAslanNarniaAslan in the 2005 film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, voiced by Liam NeesonAlexMadagascarThe protagonist of DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar and its sequels. Voiced by Ben StillerBabban SherChhota BheemA ferocious Asiatic lion enemy of Raju and a friend of Bheem.BesterKateikyoushi Hitman Reborn!BobbyMy Gym Partner's a MonkeyBrave Heart LionCare BearsOne of the Care Bear Cousins. He has brown-orange fur and his tummy symbol is a red heart wearing a crown on the right side.Cat BurglarWild KrattsA lion cub who was nicknamed by Jimmy Z because he stole his controller.ChrisWild KrattsA lion cub who was named by Aviva after a green bucket of paint fell on him.Clay CallowaySing 2A reclusive lion who retired from his rock music career after his wife died.DrooperThe Banana SplitsBass player for The Banana Splits, an all-animal band.El CutisimoWild KrattsA lion cub who was named by Aviva.ErmaTenchi Muyo! GXPFlorrieMadagascar: Escape 2 AfricaAlex's mother and Zuba's wife. She is the alpha lioness of the pride.FredSuper ChickenFred was the lion sidekick of Super Chicken, a regular segment character in the Jay Ward-Bill Scott series George of the JungleGabriel's LionOshiri Kajiri MushiGalaxy Federation Police Central CommanderDokkoida?!GoldMajuu Sensen: The ApocalypseGraniteJewelpetA white lion who represents Security. He wears a light blue pearl necklace with a pentagram-shaped blue granite rock around his neck.GregoryMy Gym Partner's a MonkeyHe Who Breathes FireWild KrattsA five-year-old lion weighing in at 400 lbs (180 kg). He has a pride made up of two females and six cubs.Lambert the Sheepish LionLambert the Sheepish LionKiaraThe Lion King franchiseSimba and Nala's daughter and therefore princess of the PridelandsKimbaKimba the White LionThe title character of Osamu Tezuka's manga/anime, Kimba the White Lion. He was renamed "Leo" in its spinoff, Leo the Lion.KingNadia: The Secret of Blue WaterWhite lion's cub and Nadia's pet friend.King LeonidasBedknobs and BroomsticksKionThe Lion GuardKiara's younger brother who is the fiercest and the leader of the Lion Guard.LarryFather of the PrideA white lion who worked for Siegfried & Roy.LavalLegends of ChimaThe Prince of the Lion tribe.Lil' CubbyWild KrattsA lion cub who was named by Koki.LionLegends of Oz: Dorothy's ReturnLionSteven UniverseA pink lion who is owned by Steven Universe and previously met his mother Rose Quartz. He gained pink fur and the ability to teleport after Rose resurrected him.LionSlap Happy LionTitle Character lion maned red 1947Lippy The LionLippy the Lion & Hardy Har HarTitle character of the 1962 Hanna-Barbera animated series.MartinWild KrattsA lion cub who was named by Aviva after he fell into blue paint.MufasaThe Lion King franchiseSimba's father. The first Lion King of Pride Rock featured. Killed by Scar half way in the film. James Earl Jones voiced both the 1994 animated film and also reprised his role in 2019 remake.NalaThe Lion King franchiseSarafina's daughter and Simba's best friend, later mate.RaniThe Lion GuardAn Asiatic lion who is the leader of the Night Pride and the queen of the Tree of Life. Her name means "Queen" in Hindi.SarabiThe Lion King franchiseSimba's mother.SarafinaThe Lion King franchiseNala's mother.ScarThe Lion King franchiseMufasa's brother, jealous of Simba's position as next in line for the Lion King title. He is voiced by Jeremy Irons, David Oyelowo, and Chiwetel EjioforSimbaThe Lion King franchiseThe title character of The Lion King. Voiced by Matthew Broderick, Cam Clarke, Rob Lowe and Donald Glover He is the son of Mufasa and Sarabi, nephew of Scar, husband of Nala, and father of Kiara and Kion in the sequel and TV series. The name "Simba" comes from the Swahili word for "lion".Screen SaverWild KrattsA lion cub who was named by Koki after he claws the Tortuga's screen.KovuThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideZira's son, Scar's chosen heir, and Kiara's mate. His name means "scar" in Swahili.LeoMerrie MelodiesAppears in four shorts The Lyin' Mouse, The Lion's Busy, Hold the Lion, Please and Acrobatty Bunny. The latter who he co-starred with Bugs Bunny.MakungaMadagascar: Escape 2 AfricaZuba and Alex's rival and main antagonistMayor LionheartZootopiaVoiced by J.K. Simmons, the noble mayor of ZootopiaMontana JonesMontana JonesLead characterNukaThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideZira's elder son, brother of Vitani and Kovu.Prince JohnRobin HoodThe greedy villain of Disney's 1973 animated feature film Robin Hood. Raja Ga WauruaTenchi Muyo! GXPParsleyThe HerbsA simple, friendly lion. He does not usually talk, but always sings, "I'm a very friendly lion called Parsley". His best friends are Dill the dog and Sage the owl, but he is normally seen with Rosemary, Basil and Bayleaf the gardener.SamsonThe Wild The protagonist of the film who tells his son, Ryan about Samson the wild. Samson is voiced by Kiefer SutherlandSocratesAnimals United A vegetarian lion who has a scar on his face and a best friend to Billy the Meerkat. Socrates is voiced by Thomas Fritsch in the German version of the film and Stephen Fry in the English dubReginald64 Zoo LaneA lion whose naps are often disturbed.RyanThe Wild Samson's son who tries to roar just like his dad. He is voiced by Greg CipesWilly FogAround the World with Willy FogXIX-styled voyager and main character of the series.WildcatTaleSpinA friend of Baloo's and a mechanic of Higher for Hire.Vampire King (lion)Adventure TimeHe turned into a lion after his vampire essence has been extracted.Various lionsAdventure TimeVitaniThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideZira's daughter and sister of Nuka and Kovu.ZiraThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideThe main antagonist of the film, mother of Nuka, Vitani and Kovu.ZubaMadagascar: Escape 2 Africa Alex's father who is an alpha lion.
Tigers Name WorkNotesBaby Blue, Camo and TackleWild KrattsQueen Stealth's children.Battle CatMasters of the UniverseA large green tiger, with yellow stripes, who serves as He-Man's fighting mount.Cool CatLooney TunesA tiger scarf with beret debut 1967GeobaldiOutlandersGiant Realistic Flying TigerUncle GrandpaHer personality is a cross between that of a stereotypical teenage girl, a house cat and a real-life tiger.GojiKody KapowA white tiger and friend of Kody and Mei.KagetoraYaibaA tiger and his yaibaNahalShimmer and ShineShine’s pet tiger.Queen StealthWild KrattsA female Bengal tiger who lives in the rainforests of India.Ragland T. "Rags" Tiger Crusader RabbitCrusader Rabbit's sidekick.RajahAladdin franchiseJasmine's pet tiger.Shere KhanThe Jungle Book/TaleSpinThe main antagonist of the franchise, variously voiced by George Sanders, Tony Jay and Idris Elba.Shimajirou ShimanoShima Shima Tora no ShimajirouOne of the main characters and is the main protagonist. He is a bright and energetic tiger who lives donuts and soccer.Shoko's tigerAdventure TimeA white tiger who is Shoko's loyal companion.TaigaNagasarete AirantouTigerAdventure TimeA tiger that first appeared during the song montage in the episode "Evicted!".Tiger ClawTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesA Japanese boy who the Kraang mutated into an humanoid tiger.TiggerWinnie the Pooh franchiseAn anthropomorphic tiger with a bouncy tail who resides in the Hundred Acre Wood.TigressKung Fu PandaA South China tiger who is the strongest and boldest warrior of the Furious Five. VitalyMadagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedA Siberian tiger with a Russian accent, voiced by Bryan CranstonWhite TigerThe Justice FriendsAn anthropomorphic tiger and a companion to the Justice Friends.
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