Lightning Cat

Lightning is an orange cat who first appeared in the 1948 short Old Rockin' Chair Tom as Tom's rival. Lightning is named as such because in his first short, he practically moved at the speed of lightning. In later cartoons, Lightning often appeared as one of Tom's alley cat buddies/rivals. He (or another similar orange unnamed cat) appeared in Switchin' Kitten and Catty-Cornered. He also appears in Tom and Jerry Tales and more.

Bio

Personality

Lightning is known as laid-back, impatient, gluttonous, hard-working, tenacious, negative, ingenious, no-nonsense and grouchy. In episodes where Meathead is absent, he is shown to be the dimwitted one of the recurring alley cats.

Appearance

Lightning Cat has orange fur and white paws. In at least two of his appearances, his tail is shown tied in a bandage similar to Meathead Cat. In most of his appearances, he physically resembles Butch Cat, although his character design varies within appearances. He is given a Siamese-like appearance in Catty-Cornered with light tan fur and black ears and tail.