This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2023) |
Tom Cat | |
---|---|
Tom and Jerry character | |
First appearance |
|
Created by | |
Voiced by |
|
Developed by | William Hanna & Joseph Barbera |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Thomas Jasper Cat Sr.[1] |
Species | Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
Gender | Male |
Relatives | George (identical cousin) |
Nationality | American |
Breed | Tuxedo British Cat |
Thomas Jasper Cat Sr. is an American cartoon character and one of the two titular main protagonists (the other being Jerry Mouse) in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's series of Tom and Jerry theatrical animated short films. Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, he is a blue-grey and white anthropomorphic (but usually silent) domestic short haired tuxedo British cat who first appeared in the 1940 MGM animated short Puss Gets the Boot.[2] The cat was known as "Jasper" during his debut in the short;[3] however, beginning with his next appearance in The Midnight Snack he was known as "Tom" or "Thomas".