Cheetara (ThunderCats)

Cheetara is a fictional character from the fictional ThunderCats franchise.[1]

Cheetara
ThunderCats character
First appearance"Exodus"
(ThunderCats)
September 9, 1985
Created byTobin Wolf
Voiced byLynne Lipton (1985 series)
Emmanuelle Chriqui (2011 series)
Grey DeLisle (young Cheetara in 2011 version)
Erica Lindbeck (ThunderCats Roar)
In-universe information
SpeciesThunderian
GenderFemale
Nationalityiranian

1985 series
Main article: ThunderCats (1985 TV series)

Cheetara is the sole adult female member of the Thundercats. Cheetara is based on the cheetah. Her powers are superspeed and psychic powers. She is also a skilled fighter with the baton/bo staff weapon.[2]

2011 series
Main article: ThunderCats (2011 TV series)

In the 2011 rebooted version of ThunderCats, Emmanuelle Chriqui voiced Cheetara.[3][4] Cheetara's powers are similar to her 1980's counterpart but given an expanded background with her being part of a secret clergy.[5][6]

Thundercats Roar
Main article: ThunderCats Roar

Cheetara in the 2020 version of ThunderCats is portrayed as the bravest and the most competent fighter of the Thundercats.[7]

Reception

Cheetara has had a mostly positive reception from critics. Comic Book Resources ranked the character among 11th Best thing about ThunderCats.[8] io9 ranked Cheetara 2nd best thing about ThunderCats.[9] The character is so popular the Hollywood actress Milla Jovovich is interested in portraying Cheetara in any potential live action adaptation of ThunderCats.[10] Comic Book Resources consider Cheetara the 10th most valuable Thundercats toy.[11]

References
  1. "Meet The New ThunderCats Cast!". MTV News.
  2. Dietsch, T. J. "We Compare The Old ThunderCats To The New ThunderCats!". MTV News.
  3. "ThunderCats Ho! Beloved cartoon returns to Canadian Cartoon Network". thestar.com. September 3, 2013.
  4. "Access Week In Geek: Emmanuelle Chriqui Talks The Return Of 'Thundercats' | Access Online". Access. 29 July 2011.
  5. "Thunder Thursdays: Know Your ThunderCats! - IGN". 16 June 2011 – via www.ign.com.
  6. "'Thundercats': What Reviews Are Saying". The Hollywood Reporter. 29 July 2011.
  7. Flook, Ray (2020-02-07). ""ThunderCats Roar!" - Meet Cheetara: NOT Faster Than Lightning [VIDEO]". Bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  8. "Thundercats NOOO: 8 Characters Who RULED (And 7 Who Were THE WORST)". CBR. October 11, 2017.
  9. "All 31 ThunderCats (and Their Foes), Ranked". io9. 25 March 2016.
  10. "Milla Jovovich Wants to Play Cheetara in ThunderCats Movie". ScreenRant. January 9, 2017.
  11. "ThunderCash: The 15 Most Valuable ThunderCats Toys You Wish You Kept". CBR. October 20, 2017.
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