Halftail

Halftail is a big, dark brown tabby tom and yellow eyes. He has only a stump of a tail after losing it to a badger.

Bluestar's Prophecy

 * Halftail, known as Sparrowpelt, enters the book as a warrior. His main role is that he is Snowpaw's mentor, described by Snowpaw herself as having a gruff, deep voice. After Snowpaw becomes a warrior, Snowfur, Sparrowpelt remains a warrior. It is briefly mentioned that he has taken White-eye as a mate, and she later has his kits, Runningkit and Mousekit.


 * Many seasons later it is mentioned that he has lost half his tail to a badger, and because he then had a much harder time climbing trees and lost his balance, he retired to the elder's den, and had his name changed to Halftail.

Into the Wild

 * Halftail is a minor character in this book. When the new apprentice, Firepaw, visits the elder's den, Halftail greets the apprentice warm-heartidly.
 * Graypaw tells Firepaw that ever since a badger bit Halftail's tail off, he hasn't been able to climb a tree for fear of falling, and not having his tail to help him spin in midair.

Fire and Ice

 * It is stated that Halftail was the first cat to awake after Fireheart and Graystripe's warrior vigil. Halftail is also one of the cats to ask about the Gathering. He appears minorly throughout this book, and is seen in the allegainces.

Forest of Secrets

 * Halftail, along with the other elders, bonds with Fireheart's nephew, Cloudkit.

Rising Storm

 * His son Runningwind was killed by Tigerclaw and his band of rogues in an unprovoked attack. His daughter Mousefur and her apprentice Thornpaw were also injured in the fight.


 * Later in the book, a forest fire strikes. Bramblekit, Patchpelt, and himself were trapped in the camp. Yellowfang and Fireheart traveled back from Sunningrocks to find them. Fireheart had taken Patchpelt, who later died, and Bramblekit back to the Clan, while Yellowfang tried to save Halftail. He died from inhaling too much smoke, along with Yellowfang, who was discovered dying by Fireheart when he returned to camp.

The Darkest Hour

 * Halftail is mentioned, along with One-eye, when Cloudtail asks Firestar to change Lostface's name. Cloudtail asks if Firestar really thought that Halftail and One-eye started out with those names. After knowing this, he changed Lostface's name to Brightheart.

Immediate
Mate:
 * One-eye : Deceased, Suspected StarClan Member

Son:
 * Runningwind : Deceased, Verified StarClan Member

Daughter:
 * Mousefur :