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"I left you. [...] But now I've returned. I bring with me cats who will make our Clan strong again. Accept them as I accept you. Give them your loyalty as I give you mine. I am ready to lead you."
— Tigerstar to his Clanmates in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 410



Tigerstar is a dark brown tabby tom[20] with amber eyes.[30]

Tigerstar is the current leader of ShadowClan and the supervising leader of RiverClan in the lake territories. He was born as Tigerkit to Rowanclaw and Tawnypelt alongside his littermates, Dawnkit and Flamekit. Although he was apprenticed to Oakfur, Tigerpaw stayed in ThunderClan with Brackenfur serving as his temporary mentor while ShadowClan was under Sol's influence; however, he went back to ShadowClan following Sol's banishment. After becoming a warrior, Tigerheart was chosen to go on a journey and became close to Dovewing, often meeting her at night thereafter. Despite training in the Dark Forest, Tigerheart fought for the Clans during the Great Battle, and soon after, Dovewing broke things off with him.

He mentored Sleekwhisker and became deputy after Crowfrost died, but struggled to uphold his father's demands of him. He sought refuge in ThunderClan when Darktail took over ShadowClan and became close with Dovewing again, whom was expecting his kits after the defeat of the Kin. Tigerheart followed Dovewing to the guardian cats, and they had three kits, Shadowkit, Pouncekit, and Lightkit. He journeyed back to the lake; however, he was fatally wounded by an owl and joined StarClan. Tigerheart was resurrected at the Moonpool as Tigerstar, receiving his nine lives and revitalized ShadowClan. He worked against Bramblestar's impostor, assisting with the rebels, and although he almost killed the impostor, Tigerstar imprisoned him after the battle and was vocal about killing him when his identity was revealed. He and Dovewing later had another litter of kits, Rowankit and Birchkit. Following Rowankit's death from lack of catmint and RiverClan's leadership troubles, Tigerstar forcibly took RiverClan under his wing to lead them until they could find a proper leader.

History

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Power of Three

"Dawnpaw, you shouldn't listen to that dumb ol' patchy cat. He won't let us train to be warriors anymore. I want to fight for my Clan!"
―Tigerpaw grumbling about Sol Long Shadows, page 83
Tigerkit is born to Tawnypelt and Rowanclaw, along with his brother Flamekit and his sister Dawnkit in ShadowClan. He is apprenticed to Oakfur; however, during his apprenticeship, ShadowClan is taken over by Sol and loses faith in StarClan, forcing Tawnypelt take her kits to ThunderClan, where Tigerpaw is apprenticed to Brackenfur. He also meets his uncle, the ThunderClan deputy, Brambleclaw. He, his siblings, Lionblaze, Hollyleaf, and Jaypaw create a fake sign to make Blackstar believe in StarClan again, which is successful, allowing Tigerpaw to return to ShadowClan soon afterwards.

Omen of the Stars

"That doesn't mean I have to be like him. [Tigerstar] almost destroyed ShadowClan once before. I wasn't going to let him do it again!"
―Tigerheart to Thistleclaw during the Great Battle The Last Hope, page 292
He becomes a warrior with the name Tigerheart and is chosen by Blackstar to go with Toadfoot to investigate the cause of the drought along with six other warriors from the other Clans. During this time, he forms a relationship with the ThunderClan apprentice Dovepaw, and she falls for him. After returning to the Clans, he sneaks out of camp at night to meet Dovepaw and is eventually revealed to be training in the Place of No Stars under the guidance of Brokenstar and Tigerstar, his grandfather. Tigerheart forms an uneasy relationship with Ivypaw, Dovepaw's sister, who is also training in the Dark Forest. His brother, Flametail, drowns in the lake, and Tigerheart stands with Dawnpelt as she believes Jayfeather drowned their littermate. Eventually, the Dark Forest attacks the Clans, and Tigerheart chooses to side with his Clan. Dovewing says their relationship cannot continue due to them being of different Clans, and Tigerheart sadly accepts this.

A Vision of Shadows

"Tigerstar only cares about what's best for Tigerstar. [...] He abandoned his Clan and kin when they needed him. Then he came back when it suited him. And his mate is no better. Dovewing broke the warrior code and had kits with a warrior from another Clan, and then left her own Clan to be with him and took her kits with her. [...] A leader is supposed to set an example for their Clan. What kind of example has Tigerstar set?"
―Sandynose to Frecklewish, Mintfur, and Violetshine about Tigerstar The Raging Storm, page 27
His father becomes the leader of ShadowClan, and Tigerheart trains an apprentice, Sleekpaw. Upon the death of Crowfrost to yellowcough, Tigerheart is appointed deputy in his place, although he, Tawnypelt, and Rowanstar leave for ThunderClan when Darktail takes over ShadowClan. He plays a pivotal role in driving out the Kin, though when ShadowClan is reinstated, he leaves to be with Dovewing, who he had reconciled with and is expecting his kits. His departure causes Rowanstar to disband ShadowClan to join SkyClan.
Tigerheart returns to the Clans and reforms ShadowClan as its new leader. During his time away, Dovewing gave birth to their kits, Lightkit, Pouncekit, and Shadowkit, and he also brings Blaze, Ant, and Cinnamon, three Twolegplace cats, to become warriors, as well as several missing ShadowClan cats. Tigerstar takes on an aggressive stance against the other Clans in an effort to make ShadowClan strong and respected again, causing a conflict. He dismisses claims about his deputy, Juniperclaw, poisoning SkyClan's prey, and after Juniperclaw's death, he appoints Cloverfoot as his new deputy.

The Broken Code

"The time has come to attack! Getting rid of that mangy interloper is worth the risk. We can never be sure we're strong enough, but this is the right thing to do, even if we may not win! We are warriors! Are we afraid of a cat who doesn't even have his own body?"
―Tigerstar to the rebels Veil of Shadows, page 236
During a harsh leaf-bare, Shadowpaw receives terrible visions about codebreakers and is troubled when his mother is accused of being one. Tigerstar reveals to his son that Dovewing did break the code to be with him, but insists Dovewing's true place is in ShadowClan. He grows angry when the other Clans refuse to allow ShadowClan to take part in freeing the Moonpool because of Shadowpaw and often confides with Puddleshine, Cloverfoot, and Tawnypelt. His son also receives a vision about the Clans fighting with Tigerstar and Bramblestar viciously attacking each other.
He is proud of his son when he receives his full name and becomes annoyed and angry when Bramblestar demands Tigerstar punish his codebreakers. Tigerstar refuses to conform to Bramblestar's bullying and later learns from Squirrelflight that Bramblestar is an impostor and is shown the true Bramblestar's ghost from Rootpaw. Convinced, Tigerstar rallies ShadowClan against the impostor and gives Squirrelflight a place in ShadowClan. After more and more cats are exiled, Tigerstar finds an ally in Leafstar and helps her and Squirrelflight spearhead the resistance. During a battle instigated by the impostor, Tigerstar publicly exposes him and fights him one-on-one, nearly killing him before having him imprisoned in ShadowClan. After the impostor is revealed to be Ashfur, Tigerstar advocates for the dark warrior's death, insisting that killing him would help bring StarClan back. Squirrelflight fights against his decision until the Sisters fail to summon Bramblestar's ghost, proving to many that the leader is lost forever. The Clan leaders hold a vote on whether to kill Ashfur or not, and Tigerstar, Harestar, and Leafstar vote to kill him. However, when they arrive at Ashfur's den, Ashfur manages to escape before they can kill him. Tigerstar begrudgingly allows Shadowsight to enter the Dark Forest to defeat Ashfur and save his friends, and after Bramblestar's return and Ashfur's defeat, Bramblestar thanks Tigerstar for his dedication.

A Starless Clan

"I am not the first Tigerstar. I'm nothing like him, and I don't want to take over RiverClan. ShadowClan doesn't need more mouths to feed. We don't want them. In past, we've given sanctuary to cats driven out of their Clans, but we've always been happy to let them return home once it was safe. And RiverClan is clearly struggling. They've lost their leader and deputy, and it looks like their attempts to find proper replacements are floundering. All I am offering is help for a Clan that seems incapable of helping itself."
―Tigerstar about leader RiverClan temporarily Sky (book), pages 219-220
He and Dovewing have a new litter of kits, Rowankit and Birchkit. Tigerstar and Dovewing repeatedly scold their daughter Lightleap for her increasing reckless behavior, and Tigerstar warning to Sunbeam to not cause trouble results in Sunbeam becoming hesitant to tell Tigerstar anything. When Rowankit falls ill with greencough and ShadowClan's supply of catmint dangerously low, Tigerstar sends patrols to the other four Clans for catmint. However, the other Clans also don't have enough catmint to spare, so the medicine cats organize a patrol to fetch some beyond the Clans' borders. However, Rowankit dies shortly after Sunbeam and Lightleap arrive with catmint, and Tigerstar and Dovewing mourn the loss of their son. When Tigerstar learns of Mistystar's and Reedwhisker's deaths and Owlnose's failure to receive nine lives from StarClan, he offers to lead the Clan temporarily until they can find their footing, though his offer is greatly unpopular with the other Clans. However, Tigerstar eventually takes RiverClan by force, insisting it is for their own good.

Super Editions

This section summarizes Tigerstar's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

Warning: Rippletail's appearances in Tigerheart's Shadow are a mistake as confirmed by Kate Cary and further installments in the canon. Slatefur was meant to be in the patrol traveling with Tigerheart.
"Spire had another vision. He heard a voice. A voice Spire said was for me. It gave him a message about Rowanstar. The voice said he needs me. It said he can't keep the shadows together. I can't ignore this sign. Rowanstar can't keep the Clan together. I have to go back. Please don't think I don't love you. You and the kits are the most important things in my life. But if I abandon my Clan now, when they need me, I will never forgive myself."
―Tigerheart to Dovewing before leaving the guardian cats Tigerheart's Shadow, pages 292-293
In Tigerheart's Shadow, after ShadowClan is restored after the Kin's rule, Tigerheart feels torn between supporting Rowanstar and trying to lead his Clanmates, as they had only seemed to take orders from him. The reveal of Dovewing's plight to give birth to their kits away from the Clans and Puddleshine’s terrible visions forces Tigerheart to leave ShadowClan. He finds Dovewing with the guardian cats in a Twolegplace where she gives birth to Shadowkit, Pouncekit, and Lightkit. Tigerheart works with Fierce and takes on a more leadership role during his experience away from ShadowClan.
Tigerheart realizes that Puddleshine's visions were fore sighting him as the true leader of ShadowClan and decides to take his family back to the Clans. Some of the guardian cats, Spire, Blaze, Ant, and Cinnamon, join him. On their way back, Tigerheart discovers Rippletail, Berryheart, Cloverfoot, and Sparrowtail hiding in a Twoleg nest, and he convinces them to return to ShadowClan with his patrol. Along the way, Tigerheart is killed by an owl after saving Hollowkit by suffering critical internal injuries, and he joins StarClan. However, Rowanclaw, now dead, informs his son that he is still needed in the living world, and after the patrol carries Tigerheart's body to the Moonpool, Tigerheart is resurrected with eight lives to reinstate ShadowClan, becoming Tigerstar. After being revived, Tigerstar is reunited with his family and Clanmates and leads them home.
"It's just like ThunderClan to defend the enemies of ShadowClan."
―Tigerstar to Bramblestar Squirrelflight's Hope, page 152
In Squirrelflight's Hope, Tigerstar's attitude is making it uneasy for Bramblestar to try and keep relations peaceful between the Clans, and Tigerstar aims to expand his territory so his cats have enough to eat. When Stonewing and Strikestone are attacked by the Sisters, and Strikestone permanently maimed by them, Tigerstar grows livid and demands that the group be driven out in retaliation, as well as the territory they occupy would be beneficial for SkyClan. He helps lead the Clans in the battle against the Sisters, but when he realizes there are kits, he attempts to call off the attack, to no avail. When the Sisters leave, Tigerstar is content with the rearranged borders.

Novellas

This section summarizes Tigerstar's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

"Part of being a good leader is admitting when you're wrong. I should have listened, Tawnypelt. And I shouldn't have tried to stop you. I knew you had Shadowkit's best interests in mind, and I wish I had trusted you."
―Tigerstar to Tawnypelt when she returns from her journey Tawnypelt's Clan, chapter 10
In Tawnypelt's Clan, Tigerstar appoints Tawnypelt as his deputy. She struggles to adjust to the new ShadowClan under Tigerstar's leadership. When Shadowkit has violent seizures accompanied by terrible visions of the Tribe of Rushing Water's destruction, Tawnypelt firmly believes Shadowkit is meant to go there. However, Tigerstar refuses, and Tawnypelt accuses him of not listening to any cat and acting like the original Tigerstar. While in the mountains, Rowanclaw appears to Tawnypelt in a dream and urges her to let Tigerstar find his footing as leader. After they return to the Clans, Tawnypelt steps down as Tigerstar's deputy, believing her son will need a younger deputy if ShadowClan is to survive the changes.

Detailed description

Tigerstar is a big,[21] sleek[31] and thick-furred,[32] dark brown[20] tiger-striped[33] tabby[20] tom.[33] He has a right[34] torn ear,[35] broad shoulders,[22] a long tail,[36] and dark[37] amber eyes.[30]

Scars gained

The following is a chronological list of scars and/or major injuries that Tigerstar (AVoS) has gained:

Character pixels

Main images

Alternate images

Official art

Killed victims

This list shows the victims Tigerstar has killed:

Ceremonies

Leader info


Personality and Relationships

Tigerstar is stubborn, passionate, and isn't afraid to act on what he believes is best for his Clanmates and family. Tigerstar has always had a strong bond with his family, and he and Dovewing are doting parents to their children. For more of Tigerstar's personality and relationships, click here!

Family

Tigerstar's parents are Rowanclaw and Tawnypelt. His mate is Dovewing, and Shadowsight, Lightleap, Pouncestep, Birchkit, and Rowankit are their children. For more of Tigerstar's family, click here!

Appearances


Trivia

Did you know Tigerstar was the first known cat to be resurrected by StarClan? For more trivia about Tigerstar, click here!

Quotes

External links

  • The Journey So Far: The Raging Storm on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • Writing Lost Stars on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • Codebreakers: Brainstorming The Broken Code on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
  • Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • Exclusive! The Place of No Stars Except on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • The Journey So Far: Darkness Within on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive! A Light in the Mist: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • The Journey So Far: The Place of No Stars on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • Exclusive Title and Cover Reveal: A Starless Clan #3 on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive! Sky: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • The journey so far: River on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive! Shadow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • The journey so far: Sky on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive! Thunder: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • The journey so far: Shadow on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Exclusive: Wind chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link)
  • Thunder recap: the story so far on the Warriors official website (backup link)

  • The Law That Never Was on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • More Ways to Live on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • When Omens Are False on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • Star-Crossed Lovers on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Winds of Change on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Asking a Great Deal on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • Reach Beyond Borders on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • Protect and defend on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • More than just blood on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • True warriors? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • What if…? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • What matters most... on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • A Return to RiverClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Death in the World of Warriors on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
  • Forbidden romance in the world of Warriors on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

  • Notes and references

    1. 1.0 1.1 Revealed in Dark River, allegiances
    2. Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 35
    3. 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Long Shadows, page 89
    4. Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, chapter 24
    5. 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 83
    6. Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, chapter 14
    7. Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, pages 401-406
    8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 405
    9. Before he was resurrected, Tigerheart's residence was in StarClan.[8]
    10. Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 75
    11. Revealed in Dark River, chapter 1
    12. 12.0 12.1 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 401
    13. Revealed in Long Shadows, page 77
    14. Revealed in Shattered Sky, allegiances
    15. Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances
    16. Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, page 335
    17. Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 410
    18. Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 149
    19. Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 406
    20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 Revealed in Sunrise, allegiances
    21. 21.0 21.1 Revealed in Long Shadows, page 90
    22. 22.0 22.1 Revealed in Night Whispers, page 17
    23. Revealed in Night Whispers, page 261
    24. Revealed in The Apprentice's Quest, allegiances
    25. Revealed in Thunder and Shadow, page 295
    26. Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 290
    27. Revealed in River of Fire, chapter 10
    28. Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 190
    29. Revealed in Sky, page 336
    30. 30.0 30.1 Revealed in Long Shadows, page 196
    31. Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 251
    32. Revealed in Night Whispers, page 76
    33. 33.0 33.1 Revealed in Outcast, page 128
    34. Revealed on the cover of Shadow
    35. 35.0 35.1 Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 111
    36. Revealed in Night Whispers, page 96
    37. Revealed in The Last Hope, page 105
    38. 38.0 38.1 Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, chapter 23
    39. 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 402
    40. 40.0 40.1 40.2 40.3 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 403
    41. 41.0 41.1 41.2 41.3 Revealed in Tigerheart's Shadow, page 404


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