Claws

A timid monster who grows fangs and claws to scare children

A monster who grows fangs and claws during scaring sessions but has a crybaby personality. He has an intimidating appearance but is a crybaby and often scolded by his capable assistant.

Trivia

  • Claws' crybaby personality is part of his endearing character design.
  • Name origin from staff members Pete Docter and Jay Ward.
  • Characteristic of extending fangs and claws during scaring.

Alternate names

Claws Pete Ward

Tags

Monsters, Inc. Pixar Animated film Scarer Monster Series character Video game character Cute crybaby

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Profile

Species
Monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
A monster with a rugged appearance, sporting fangs and claws.
Distinguishing features
  • Fangs
  • Claws
  • Intimidating facial features
Iconic items
  • Fangs
  • Claws

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Timid
Detailed personality
Grows fangs and claws during scaring, but has a crybaby and timid personality. Often scolded by his capable assistant. Good friends with Lanky and often seen together.
Keywords
  • Timid
  • Crybaby
  • Scarer
  • With capable assistant
  • Close friend
Talents
  • Ability to grow fangs and claws
  • Scaring techniques as a scarer
Skills
  • Scaring
Motivation
To improve performance as a scarer. To toughen up.

History

Backstory
A scarer monster employed at Monsters, Inc. Looks scary but is a crybaby and timid. Works while being scolded by his assistant Chuck. Good friends with Lanky.
Debut date
November 2, 2001
Work title
Monsters, Inc.
Media type
Movie

"Monsters, Inc." debut

Significant event
"Monsters, Inc." debut
Description
Appeared upon the movie's release. Depicted as one of the scarers.

Game appearances

Significant event
Game appearances
Description
Also appears in multiple game titles as playable characters or NPCs.

Mention in setting books

Significant event
Mention in setting books
Description
The character name "Pete Ward" was used in some books.

Relationships

Chuck

Assistant

Always scolds but supports the crybaby Claws.

Scarer Team

Scarer Team: member

Media appearances

Monsters, Inc.

Movie / Supporting

2001 theatrical release

Monsters, Inc. (Game Boy Advance version)

Game / Supporting

2002

Monsters, Inc. Monster Academy (PlayStation)

Game / Supporting

2002

Voice cast and creators

Shirō Saitō

Voice actor
Shirō Saitō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movie dubbed version

Joe Ranft

Voice actor
Joe Ranft
Language
English
Version or series
Original language version

Pete Docter

Creator name
Pete Docter
Role
Original author

Joe Ranft

Creator name
Joe Ranft
Role
Original author

Bob Peterson

Creator name
Bob Peterson
Role
Original author

Related goods

Claws figure

Item name
Claws figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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