10. Garfield, Garfield
The lazy, lasagna-lovin’ feline first made his comic strip appearance in 1978. Grossing over $1 billion to date, Garfield has become the world’s most widely syndicated comic strip. Plus he became the best punchline to the amazing cameo in Zombieland.
9. Lion-O, ThunderCats
The leader of the cat-human aliens from planet Thundera, Lion-O wields the almighty Sword of Omens as he learns what it means to be a true “Lord of the ThunderCats.” Voiced by Larry Kenny in the original series, Lion-O will be voiced by Will Friedle in Cartoon Network’s remake, out this year.
8. Mufasa, The Lion King
The original king of the lions, Mufasa shows his son Simba the difference between bravery and arrogance, the delicate balance of the Circle of Life, and that there’s more to being a king than getting his way all the time. Come to think of it, Mufasa embodies what everyone needs as a parent—patience, understanding, respect, and the voice of James Earl Jones.
7. Thomas O’Malley, The Aristocats
Also known as Abraham de Lacy Giuseppe Casey Thomas O’Malley the Alley Cat, this ginger feline helps the kidnapped aristocats get back to their mistress. Thomas O’Malley has remained one of Disney’s coolest cats.
6. Felix the Cat
One of the most recognized cartoon characters in film history, Felix the Cat emerged during the silent film era. His expressive tail has been cited as one of the best examples of surrealism in filmmaking. Aldous Huxley even wrote that the Felix cartoons showed that “What the cinema can do better than literature is to be fantastic.”
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