Topsy
Tom's mischievous friend, a petite kitten
A small stray kitten that is gray or brown, appearing as Tom's mischievous friend.
Trivia
- Topsy is one of Tom's mischievous friends, rarely the main focus but beloved by fans.
- Rare character who sometimes befriends Jerry without hostility in certain works.
- The name Topsy often refers to the smallest kitten in a group of stray cats.
- Features a more petite and kitten-like appearance than other stray cats.
- In the role of mischievous friend, often accompanies Tom's various schemes.
Alternate names
Topsy Cat
Profile
- Species
- Cat
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A small stray kitten that is gray or brown. Topsy has a petite and youthful appearance.
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Petite build
- Kitten-like soft fur
- Iconic items
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- None
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Mischievous
- Detailed personality
- As Tom's mischievous friend, basically cooperative but somewhat prankish, possessing kitten-like innocence. Sometimes builds friendly relationships with Jerry as well.
- Keywords
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- Mischievous
- Friendly
- Curious
- Playful
- Clingy
- Talents
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- Agile movements
- Kitten-like cuteness
- Skills
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- Teamwork with Tom
- Pranks
- Motivation
- To enjoy daily life while adventuring with Tom.
History
- Backstory
- In the series, appears as Tom's mischievous friend, positioned as a gray or brown stray kitten. Being young and petite, noticeably smaller than other stray cats like Butch.
- Debut date
- February 10, 1940
- Work title
- There Is Always One Above
- Media type
- Anime
First appearance
- Significant event
- First appearance
- Description
- Appeared in the 1940 short 'Being a Baby is Great', and thereafter intermittently as Tom's mischievous friend.
Establishment as Tom's mischievous friend
- Significant event
- Establishment as Tom's mischievous friend
- Description
- Depicted as a companion acting alongside Tom in various episodes.
Friendly relations with Jerry in some works
- Significant event
- Friendly relations with Jerry in some works
- Description
- Occasional unique developments where the character befriends the rival Jerry.
Relationships
Tom
Teammate
Often stays by Tom's side as a mischievous friend and supports his actions.
Butch
Rival
Associates as fellow stray cats, but sometimes clashes as romantic rivals.
Jerry
Basically enemies, but becomes friendly in some works.
Stray cat crew
Stray cat crew: unknown
Media appearances
Tom and Jerry shorts
Anime / Supporting
Numerous since debut in 1940
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Movie / Supporting
1992 feature film
Voice cast and creators
William Hanna
- Creator name
- William Hanna
- Role
- Original author
Joseph Barbera
- Creator name
- Joseph Barbera
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Tom and Jerry official plush series
- Item name
- Tom and Jerry official plush series
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Tom and Jerry figure collection
- Item name
- Tom and Jerry figure collection
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Tom and Jerry goods stationery
- Item name
- Tom and Jerry goods stationery
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular