Halftail

Halftail is a big, dark brown tabby tom with a stump for a tail and yellow eyes.

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 that he has 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. Many seasons later it is mentioned that he lost half his tail to a badger and and because of it, he has retired to the elder's den and changed his name to Halftail.

Into the Wild

 * In Into the Wild, Halftail greets the new apprentice, Firepaw, when he visits the elders den.


 * 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

 * Halftail is not mentioned much in this book.

Forest of Secrets

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

Rising Storm

 * In a forest fire, Bramblekit, Patchpelt, and Halftail were trapped in the camp, Yellowfang and Fireheart went back to find them. Fireheart had taken Patchpelt, who died, and Bramblekit back to the Clan, and later returned looking for Yellowfang and Halftail. He died of inhaling too much smoke.

The Darkest Hour

 * He is mentioned, along with One-eye, when Cloudtail asks Firestar to change Lostface's name.

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

Son:
 * Runningwind- Deceased, Verified StarClan Member

Daughter:
 * Mousefur- Living (As of Sunrise)