Cheetara (ThunderCats)
| Cheetara | |
|---|---|
| ThunderCats character | |
| First appearance | "Exodus" - January 23, 1985 |
| Created by | Tobin Wolf |
| Voiced by | Lynne Lipton (1985 series) Emmanuelle Chriqui (2011 series) Grey DeLisle (young Cheetara in 2011 version) Erica Lindbeck (ThunderCats Roar) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Thunderian |
| Gender | Female |
Cheetara is a fictional character from the fictional ThunderCats franchise.[1]
1985 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 Bo staff weapon.[2]
2011 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
Cheetara in the 2020 version of the 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 Cheetra 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
- ^ "Meet The New ThunderCats Cast!". MTV News.
- ^ Dietsch, T. J. "We Compare The Old ThunderCats To The New ThunderCats!". MTV News.
- ^ "ThunderCats Ho! Beloved cartoon returns to Canadian Cartoon Network". thestar.com. September 3, 2013.
- ^ "Access Week In Geek: Emmanuelle Chriqui Talks The Return Of 'Thundercats' | Access Online". Access.
- ^ "Thunder Thursdays: Know Your ThunderCats! - IGN" – via www.ign.com.
- ^ "'Thundercats': What Reviews Are Saying". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Flook, Ray (2020-02-07). ""ThunderCats Roar!" - Meet Cheetara: NOT Faster Than Lightning [VIDEO]". Bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
- ^ "Thundercats NOOO: 8 Characters Who RULED (And 7 Who Were THE WORST)". CBR. October 11, 2017.
- ^ "All 31 ThunderCats (and Their Foes), Ranked". io9.
- ^ "Milla Jovovich Wants to Play Cheetara in ThunderCats Movie". ScreenRant. January 9, 2017.
- ^ "ThunderCash: The 15 Most Valuable ThunderCats Toys You Wish You Kept". CBR. October 20, 2017.
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