Tallstar/Main article

Tallstar is a large, black-and-white tom with a very long, thin, black tail with a white tail-tip. He has a white muzzle and paws, short, thick fur, and amber eyes.

Tallstar was a leader of WindClan in the forest territories. Tallkit was born to Palebird and Sandgorse, along with Finchkit, who died shortly after birth. With the new name Tallpaw, he was apprenticed to the moor-runner Dawnstripe, much to Sandgorse's dismay. Later, Sandgorse showed Sparrow the unstable tunnels when they collapsed and Sandgorse died. Tallpaw blamed Sparrow for his father's death. He became a warrior, receiving the name Talltail. His thirst for vengeance made him leave WindClan to find Sparrow. On his Journey to find Sparrow, he met a kittypet named Jake, who he forms a strong bond with.

Talltail returned to WindClan and went on to be their deputy, and after Heatherstar's passing, became their leader with the new name Tallstar. He led WindClan to the lake after Twolegs destroyed the forest, but was very weak. Before his death, he made Onewhisker his deputy, believing he would be a more peaceful leader than Mudclaw.

Author statements

 * Tallstar never took a mate or had kits, and Kate has said that his heart always belonged "to his Jake". Kate has also said that in her head she sees Tallstar and Jake as mates. However, inside the publisher's head, they are "Good Friends".
 * Kate thinks Tallstar goes out of StarClan to visit Jake.

Interesting facts

 * Tallstar was named for his tail.

Mistakes

 * Tallstar appears as WindClan's leader at a Gathering in Warrior's Return despite having died a few books before.