Brightheart/Main article

Brightheart is a white she-cat with ginger patches and a ginger tail.She has a single blue eye, with fur torn away from one side of her face.

Brightheart is an elder of ThunderClan. She was born to Frostfur and Lionheart along with Brackenfur, Cinderpelt, and Thornclaw. As an apprentice, Brightpaw was severely injured when an attempt to prove themselves as warriors ended with Swiftpaw killed and Brightpaw mauled by dogs. Bluestar gave her the name Lostface as a reminder that StarClan had allowed the tragedy to occur. However, after Firestar became leader, she was renamed as Brightheart. Brightheart's mate, Cloudtail, rekindled her broken spirit, and they had two litters of kits: Whitewing, and Snowbush, Dewnose, and Ambermoon.

The Prophecies Begin

 * She is born to Frostfur and Lionheart. As a kit, she and her littermates are abducted by Clawface, and Spottedleaf is killed trying to protect them. Yellowfang is accused of their kidnapping, and Firepaw, Graypaw and Whitestorm rescue them.


 * She is later made an apprentice under the mentorship of Whitestorm. When Bluestar postpones Brightpaw, Swiftpaw and Thornpaw's warrior ceremonies, fearing traitors, Swiftpaw approaches Brightpaw with a plan to earn their warrior names by finding out what's eating prey at Snakerocks. They encounter the pack, and Swiftpaw is killed by the dogs, while Brightpaw survives with half her face mauled off. When brought to Cinderpelt's den, she goes into shock, repeating the words of her attackers, "pack, pack, kill, kill." Cloudtail becomes attached to her, helping her through her trauma.


 * When Cloudtail persuades Bluestar to give Brightpaw a warrior name, she names her Lostface as a reminder that StarClan did nothing to stop the dogs. Fireheart orders Lostface to stay in the elders den to heal, and she becomes close with Speckletail. After Bluestar's death, Cloudtail begs Firestar to rename Lostface, and during Thornpaw's warrior ceremony, he gives her the name Brightheart. Cloudtail trains her to fight with only one eye, and Brightheart is able to carry out warrior duties.

The New Prophecy

 * When Twolegs destroy the forest territories, Brightheart and Cloudtail are abducted and held captive. A patrol rescues them, and the mates are reunited with their daughter, Whitepaw. In the lake territories, Brightheart is suspiscious when Cloudtail becomes close with Daisy, worrying that the two cats were in love. However, Daisy assures her that while she appreciates Cloudtail, she doesn't love him. Brightheart keeps busy by helping Cinderpelt in the medicine den, causing Leafpool to fear that Cinderpelt is replacing her.

Detailed description
Brightheart is a white she-cat with ginger patches along her back, a ginger tail, and thick, soft fur. She has shredded ears and huge claw marks scored across her muzzle. She has blue eyes, one of which is missing, and fur torn away from the same side of her face.