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"What did we really gain by moving to the lake? What kind of leader have I been?"
This article contains major spoilers for the recently released book, The Elders' Quest. Please proceed at your own discretion.
"Hey, it was your first Gathering. That's kind of a big deal, you know."
— Bristleclaw to Moonpaw in The Elders' Quest, page 69


Bristleclaw is an orange-and-white tabby she-cat.[1]

Bristleclaw is a ThunderClan warrior under Squirrelstar's leadership in the lake territories. Bristlekit was born alongside Stemkit and Graykit to Spotfur and Stemleaf, however the latter died before they were born. After becoming an apprentice named Bristlepaw, Bayshine was chosen as her mentor. After completing her training, she earned the name Bristleclaw.

History[]

In the A Starless Clan arc[]

River[]

"Then we'll be apprentices now. Flamepaw, you get to be our mentor."
―Bristlekit to Flamepaw River, page 79
Bristlekit and her brothers, Graykit and Stemkit, excitedly ask to help Flamepaw clear out the elders' den. Bristlekit thinks being an apprentice is amazing, and Flamepaw thinks to himself that at least one cat appreciates him. The kits wish to be apprentices as soon as possible, and after enough of their begging, Flamepaw decides they can help him clear old bedding. The kits excitedly agree, and together they help clear the nests. However, Daisy calls for the kits and scolds Flamepaw for letting them help. Lilyheart later scolds Flamepaw for his behavior, though Sparkpelt defends him. Later, Finchlight plays with the kits, and they sit with their mother Spotfur at Flamepaw's warrior ceremony.

Sky[]

When Bayshine offers to clean out the nursery, Squirrelflight reassures him that Daisy and Spotfur have already taken care of that. Whilst Daisy carries tattered bracken, Bristlekit and her brothers, Stemkit and Graykit, scurry after her while carrying leaf scraps. When Nightheart carries a mouse to the nursery, he merely greets Bristlekit and her brothers.

Thunder[]

Ivypool decides that Sunbeam's first trial will be to teach Bristlekit and her siblings to catch prey. Sunbeam worries over whether she will be able to do this while seeing Bristlekit sniff about and her siblings wrestle. She argues with Graykit about how nearly catching prey is not an actual achievement. Bristlekit wonders about frogs, and when Sunbeam asks her about fish, she notes she is not a RiverClan cat, prompting Sunbeam to explain loyalty is not determined by what they eat. She praises Bristlekit for being the first to spot prey in the forest. With Sunbeam's instructions, the kits hunt successfully; Bristlekit herself catches two pieces of prey so they can feed the elders: Brightheart, Cloudtail, Thornclaw, and Brackenfur.
When Squirrelstar declares Brambleclaw will be treated as an elder from now on, he looks at Bristlekit, Graykit, and Stemkit, saying he can tend to his own ticks. Later on, Bristlekit is playing moss-ball with her denmates.

Wind[]

Graypaw: "I'm going to be the best warrior! I'll know all the battle moves!"
Bristlepaw: "No, you're not—l am! I'm going to be Clan leader one day! Bristlestar!"
—Graypaw and Bristlepaw boasting Wind, page 202
Bristlekit and her littermates are playing with Bayshine when Sunbeam comes to speak with him, and Spotfur sends them to bed. Later, Bristlepaw has her apprentice ceremony, and she is apprenticed to Bayshine. Sunbeam tells Nightheart that the apprentices will help with her duties. The apprentices tour the territory, with Graypaw and Bristlepaw eagerly exploring. They are scolded by Finchlight for mocking SkyClan's scent. Bristlepaw catches fox scent and wants to see it, but Bayshine warns her off. On the way home, Bristlepaw recounts what they have learned, and says that they can do more. She and Graypaw bicker over who will be leader until their mentors scare them, and Bristlepaw gets stuck in brambles. After Bayshine helps her, she and Graypaw report what they learned from the experience. She wants to listen to the elders' stories about Squirrelstar.
During the storm, Nightheart takes Wafflepaw and Bristlepaw to gather brambles to secure the elders' den. Bristlepaw trips into a stump, but recovers and assures Nightheart that she is fine. During cleanup following the storm, Bristlepaw listens to Wafflepaw's instructions and helps clear up debris.

Star[]

When Pouncestep remarks that kits have thistledown for brains after Sunbeam tells her she managed to train them, Sunbeam suddenly feels protective of Bristlepaw, Graypaw, and Stempaw, feeling secretly pleased that she had helped with their training. Later, in ThunderClan camp, Bristlepaw is seen learning a battle move from Bayshine, and further on, she is seen practicing battle moves with her brother, Graypaw.

In the Changing Skies arc[]

The Elders' Quest[]

She is now a warrior named Bristleclaw. After Moonpaw attends her first Gathering, Bristleclaw and her littermates surround her and talk to her enthusiastically about it. Bristleclaw is confused by Moonpaw's disinterest and reminisces about her first Gathering. She flicks Moonpaw over the ear with her tail tip before she scurries off.

In the Novellas[]

Daisy's Kin[]

"Daisy, you must come see Spotfur. She's had her kits, and they're so beautiful! But she could use you, Daisy. We all give her as much help as we can, but she needs an experienced she-cat to be with her all the time."
―Alderheart to Daisy about Spotfur's kits Daisy's Kin, chapter 9
While staying at the horseplace with Smoky and his kits, Mousewhisker, Sparkpelt, and Sorrelstripe arrive for Daisy's help, explaining that Spotfur has given birth to her kits. Daisy is surprised that Spotfur was even expecting, and Mousewhisker remarks that Spotfur was surprised as well but needs Daisy's help since Spotfur's mate, Stemleaf, is dead. Daisy promises to think about it, and the Clan cats leave. That night, Daisy reflects about leaving the barn to return to her Clan; Daisy was overwhelmed by the loss of her kits, the fear of potentially losing Mousewhisker, and her worries that she is no longer needed in ThunderClan. Daisy knows that she is able to help Spotfur and her kits. She reflects how ThunderClan came together to save Coriander and Little Daisy, and Daisy knows they will do the same for Spotfur's kits. Daisy returns to ThunderClan the following morning, and the Clan excitedly greets her, with Alderheart ushering her to the nursery to meet Spotfur's kits.

Character pixels[]

Official art[]

Kin[]

Members[]

Mother:

Spotfur:[2] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Father:

Stemleaf:[5] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Brothers:

Graywhisker:[1] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Stemtail:[1] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
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Grandmothers:

Cinderheart:[6] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Blossomfall:[7] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Grandfathers:

Lionblaze:[6] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Thornclaw:[7] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Aunts:

Hollytuft:[6] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Sorrelstripe:[6] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Flywhisker:[6] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Eaglewing:[7] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Plumstone:[7] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Uncles:

Fernsong:[6] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Snaptooth:[6] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Shellfur:[7] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Great-grandmothers:

Leafpool:[8] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Sorreltail:[9] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Millie:[10] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Frostfur:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-grandfathers:

Crowfeather:[8] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Brackenfur:[9] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Graystripe:[10] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Lionheart:[12] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-aunts:

Briarlight:[10] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Brightheart:[13] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Cinderpelt:[11] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Hollyleaf:[8] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Honeyfern:[9] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Poppyfrost:[9] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Lilyheart:[14] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Seedpaw:[14] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-uncles:

Bumblestripe:[10] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Jayfeather:[8] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Molepaw:[9] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Half-great-aunt:

Feathertail:[15] Deceased, verified the Tribe of Endless Hunting and StarClan member

Half-great-uncles:

Stormfur:[15] Living (As of Graystripe's Vow)
Breezepelt:[8] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Half-great-uncles/aunts:

Crowfeather and Nightcloud's kits:[16] Deceased, residence unknown

Great-great-grandmothers:

Robinwing:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Speckletail:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Sandstorm:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Willowpelt:[20] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Ashfoot:[21] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-grandfathers:

Fuzzypelt:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Smallear:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Firestar:[19] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Whitestorm:[24] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Deadfoot:[25] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-uncles:

Rainwhisker:[26] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Sootfur:[26] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Ravenpaw:[27] Deceased, unknown residence member and StarClan visitor
Dustpelt:[22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Snowkit:[28] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-aunts:

Squirrelstar:[19] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Brindleface:[17] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Goldenflower:[18] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Mistlekit:[29] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-aunts/uncles:

Eaglekit:[30][31] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Hillkit:[32][31] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Downkit:[32][31] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Chestnutkit:[17][22] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Cherrypaw:[17][22] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Half-great-great-uncles:

Darkstripe:[33] Deceased, no residence
Ashfur:[34] Deceased, no residence
Elderkit:[34] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Tulipkit:[34] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Longtail:[35] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Half-great-great-aunt:

Ferncloud:[34] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-great-grandmothers:

Meadowslip:[36] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Wrenflight:[37] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Nutmeg:[38] Living (As of Fire and Ice)
Snowfur:[39] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Swiftbreeze:[40] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Harepounce:[41] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-great-grandfathers:

Hickorynose:[36] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Stagleap:[42] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Jake:[38] Deceased, unknown residence
Thistleclaw:[43] Deceased, verified the Place of No Stars member
Adderfang:[40] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Stagleap:[23] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-great-great-grandmothers:

Flashnose:[44] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Palebird:[45] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Mistmouse:[46] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Moonflower:[47] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Poppydawn:[48] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Crystal:[49] Living (As of Pinestar's Choice)

Great-great-great-great-grandfathers:

Woollytail:[45] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Hareflight:[46] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Stormtail:[50] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Windflight:[51] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-great-great-great-grandmothers:

Fallowsong:[52] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Daisytoe:[53] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Squirrelwhisker:[54] Deceased, verified StarClan member

Great-great-great-great-great-grandfathers:

Rooktail:[55] Deceased, verified StarClan member
Eaglestorm:[54] Deceased, verified StarClan member

First cousins:

Flipclaw:[56] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Thriftear:[56] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Bristlefrost:[56] Deceased, no residence
Myrtlebloom:[57] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)
Bayshine:[57] Living (As of The Elders' Quest)

Tree[]

    = Tom

    = She-cat

    = Gender unknown


Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Interesting facts[]

External links[]

Fan content[]

Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Revealed in River, allegiances
  2. 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Daisy's Kin, chapter 9
  3. 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Wind, page 194
  4. Revealed in The Elders' Quest, allegiances
  5. Revealed in Darkness Within, page 163
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Revealed in River of Fire, allegiances
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Revealed in Shattered Sky, page 47
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Revealed in Sunrise, page 305
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Revealed in Sunset, page 27
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Revealed in Eclipse, page 159
  11. 11.0 11.1 Revealed in Fire and Ice, pages 95-97
  12. Revealed in Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 6
  13. Revealed in Forest of Secrets, pages 62-63
  14. 14.0 14.1 Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, page 146
  15. 15.0 15.1 Revealed in Forest of Secrets, pages 220-221
  16. Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 406
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 329
  18. 18.0 18.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 48
  19. 19.0 19.1 19.2 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 509
  20. Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 99
  21. Revealed in Starlight, page 131
  22. 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  23. 23.0 23.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  24. Revealed in Forest of Secrets, page 247
  25. Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, page 211
  26. 26.0 26.1 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 100
  27. Revealed in Graystripe's Vow, page 9
  28. Revealed in A Dangerous Path, page 44
  29. Revealed in Rising Storm, page 16
  30. Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 2
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  32. 32.0 32.1 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 40
  33. Revealed in Onestar's Confession, allegiances
  34. 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  35. Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  36. 36.0 36.1 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 89
  37. Revealed in Onestar's Confession, page 6
  38. 38.0 38.1 Revealed in The Ultimate Guide, page 197
  39. Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 24
  40. 40.0 40.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 362
  41. Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 8
  42. Revealed in Onestar's Confession, page 25
  43. Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 327
  44. Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 3
  45. 45.0 45.1 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 253
  46. 46.0 46.1 Revealed in Tallstar's Revenge, page 26
  47. Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 8
  48. Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 47
  49. Revealed in Pinestar's Choice, chapter 5
  50. Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 19
  51. Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 315
  52. Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, allegiances
  53. Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 4
  54. 54.0 54.1 Revealed on the Warriors website family tree (screenshot)
  55. Revealed in Goosefeather's Curse, chapter 1
  56. 56.0 56.1 56.2 Revealed in River of Fire, page 203
  57. 57.0 57.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, allegiances
  58. Revealed in Sunrise, page 317


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