Woodstock

Snoopy's best friend, the yellow bird

Snoopy's best friend, a bird characterized by its yellow body. A mascot-like presence in Peanuts.

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Trivia

  • Woodstock's name is taken from the Beatles' drummer.
  • Its chirps are incomprehensible to humans, but Snoopy can perfectly communicate with it.
  • In the comic, it's depicted as a small yellow blob with intentionally simple shapes and movements.
  • Author Schulz often incorporated influences like music into character names.
  • A rare character expressed solely through chirps without speech in comics, anime, and novels.

Alternate names

Woodstock Woody Woodstock the little bird

Tags

Yellow bird Snoopy Friend character Peanuts Comic Mascot Anime character Shōnen manga Support character

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Profile

Species
Little bird
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A cream-yellow little bird with a round head and wings as features. Its appearance is simple and approachable in the comic.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Small size
  • Yellow feathers
  • Round head
Iconic items
  • Red feather ornament

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyal
Detailed personality
Very loyal and devoted to Snoopy. Brave, quick-witted, and although silent, acts with rich emotions.
Keywords
  • Loyal
  • Brave
  • Silent
  • Adorable
  • Smart
  • Friendly
Talents
  • Flight ability
  • Situational judgment
  • Communication (unique chirps)
Skills
  • Teamwork with Snoopy
  • Helping others
  • Quick thinking
Motivation
To support Snoopy and stay by his side.
Habits
Communicates using chirps.
Favorite foods
Bugs, Seeds
Favorite places
By Snoopy's side, Top of a tree

History

Backstory
A bird appearing in 'Peanuts.' The name derives from the Beatles' drummer, Woodstock. First appeared as Snoopy's best friend and has since played an important role.
Debut date
March 4, 1966
Work title
Peanuts
Media type
Manga

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appeared in Charles M. Schulz's 'Peanuts' comic in March 1966.

Anime debut

Significant event
Anime debut
Description
Featured in the TV anime version of 'Peanuts.'

Became a mascot

Significant event
Became a mascot
Description
Developed as Snoopy's iconic character.

Relationships

Snoopy

Best friend

Long-time best friend and partner, sharing numerous adventures together.

Peanuts gang

Peanuts gang: mascot

Media appearances

Peanuts

Manga / Supporting

Serialized starting from the 1960s

Peanuts

Anime / Supporting

Ongoing since the 1965 TV series

I LOVE SNOOPY THE PEANUTS MOVIE

Movie / Supporting

2015 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Bill Melendez

Voice actor
Bill Melendez
Language
English
Version or series
TV anime series / Movies
Notes
Handled the voiceless chirps

Charles M. Schulz

Creator name
Charles M. Schulz
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Woodstock plush toy

Item name
Woodstock plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Woodstock figure

Item name
Woodstock figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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