Firestar

"Fire will save the Clan...you never understood, did you? Not even when I gave you your apprentice name, Firepaw. And I doubted it myself, when fire raged through our camp. Yet I see the truth now. Fireheart, you are the fire who will save ThunderClan. You will be a great leader. One of the greatest the forest has ever known. You will have the warmth of fire to protect your Clan and the fierceness of fire to defend it. You will be Firestar, the light of ThunderClan."

— Bluestar to Firestar in A Dangerous Path, page 311

Firestar
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	StarClan
Past:	Kittypet ThunderClan LionClan SkyClan (temporarily)
Biographical information
Age:	Approx. 96 moons (8 year(s)) old at death
Cause of death:	Wounds
Names
Kit:	Unknown
Kittypet:	Rusty
Apprentice:	Firepaw
Warrior:	Fireheart
Deputy:	Fireheart
Leader:	Firestar
StarClan resident:	Firestar
Kin
Mother:	Nutmeg
Father:	Jake
Sister:	Princess
Siblings:	Filou, Tommy, Luna
Half-sister:	Ruby
Half-brothers:	Scourge, Socks
Mate:	Sandstorm
Daughters:	Leafpool, Squirrelstar
Education
Mentor:	Bluestar
Temporary mentors:	Lionheart, Tigerstar
Apprentices:	Cinderpelt, Cloudtail, Brambleclaw
Unofficial apprentices:	Brackenfur, Cherrytail
Deputy position
Preceded by:	Tigerclaw
Succeeded by:	Whitestorm
Leader position
Preceded by:	Bluestar
Succeeded by:	Bramblestar
Book appearances
Living	Exile from ShadowClan, The Prophecies Begin, The Rise of Scourge, A Thief in ThunderClan, A Shadow in RiverClan, A Clan in Need, The Heart of a Warrior, The New Prophecy, Winds of Change, Warrior's Return, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, Super Editions, Novellas, Field Guides
Living	Exile from ShadowClan, The Prophecies Begin, The Rise of Scourge, A Thief in ThunderClan, A Shadow in RiverClan, A Clan in Need, The Heart of a Warrior, The New Prophecy, Winds of Change, Warrior's Return, Power of Three, Omen of the Stars, Super Editions, Novellas, Field Guides
Dead	The Last Hope, Dovewing's Silence, Bramblestar's Storm, The Apprentice's Quest, Shattered Sky, Darkest Night, The Raging Storm, Squirrelflight's Hope, Darkness Within, A Light in the Mist, The Ultimate Guide
Dead	The Last Hope, Dovewing's Silence, Bramblestar's Storm, The Apprentice's Quest, Shattered Sky, Darkest Night, The Raging Storm, Squirrelflight's Hope, Darkness Within, A Light in the Mist, The Ultimate Guide

Firestar is a bright flame-colored tabby tom with emerald-green eyes.

Firestar was a leader of ThunderClan in the forest and the lake territories. He was prophesied as the "fire to save ThunderClan." He was born to Jake and Nutmeg, and lived as a kittypet named Rusty. He joined ThunderClan as an apprentice, receiving the name of Firepaw, and was mentored by Lionheart and Tigerclaw before being assigned to Bluestar. Fireheart earned his warrior name, and ascended to deputyship after Tigerclaw's banishment. He also mentored Cinderpelt before she got injured on the Thunderpath and had to switch to becoming a medicine cat, his sister, Princess's son, Cloudtail, and Tigerclaw and Goldenflower's son, Brambleclaw. After Bluestar's death, he rose to leader as Firestar appointing Whitestorm as his second-in-command. He later passed the role to Graystripe upon the white deputy's death during the battle against BloodClan, and defeated Scourge. Firestar became mates with Sandstorm, and they went on a journey to rebuild SkyClan. They were successful, and upon their return, had two daughters together: Leafpool and Squirrelflight.

When Twolegs destroyed the forest, he led his Clan on the Great Journey and helped them settle into the lake territories. Firestar appointed Brambleclaw as deputy due to Graystripe's disappearance, and had him keep the role after his friend returned. Firestar, as the fourth cat in the prophecy, fought in the Great Battle and lost his final life due to wounds. He went to StarClan, and gave Bramblestar a life for courage. From StarClan, Firestar watched over the cats by the lake and provided prophecies to the medicine cats. When Ashfur separated the connection between StarClan and the Dark Forest, Firestar temporarily entered Rootspring's body to kill Darkstripe, and assisted in the final fight against Ashfur.

History

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The Prophecies Begin

«There was a deeply buried mystery surrounding these cats, and he was beginning to feel that it might be beyond his power to ever understand it.»

—Fireheart thinking about Bluestar, Stonefur, and Mistyfoot ^{Forest of Secrets, page 88}

Rusty versus Longtail

Rusty is a kittypet and is intrigued by the forest outside his Twolegplace. After being invited to join ThunderClan to learn the ways of the wild, he receives the name Firepaw and befriends Graypaw and Ravenpaw. Firepaw is assigned to Lionheart and Tigerclaw for training, but Bluestar later takes him as her apprentice. He develops a friendship with Yellowfang after finding her in the forest, and is happy to see her become ThunderClan's medicine cat after Spottedleaf's death. However, after Tigerclaw is named deputy after Lionheart's death, Ravenpaw reveals that Tigerclaw murdered Redtail in hopes of becoming deputy, and Firepaw and Graypaw guide Ravenpaw to live at Barley's farm for his protection. After driving the treacherous Brokenstar out of ShadowClan, he is given the warrior name Fireheart. Along with his best friend Graystripe, Fireheart guides WindClan back home, and helps RiverClan when their territory floods.

Fireheart checking in on Yellowfang

Fireheart is given Cinderpaw as an apprentice, but the she-cat gets injured on the Thunderpath in one of Tigerclaw's schemes. He finishes Brackenpaw's training for Graystripe, as his friend is off seeing Silverstream. Fireheart is given his nephew Cloudpaw as an apprentice, and struggles to rein his flippancy towards the warrior code. Tigerclaw's treachery is revealed to the Clan during a foiled attack on Bluestar's life, and Fireheart is made deputy in wake of his banishment. He attempts to hold a fragile ThunderClan together as Bluestar's judgement and faith in StarClan falters, and ThunderClan seeks help from RiverClan when a fire ravages their camp. Fireheart also mentors Tigerclaw's son Bramblepaw, but struggles not to see his father's shadow. Upon learning that Tigerstar, now leader of ShadowClan, plans to lure a pack of dogs to ThunderClan's camp, Fireheart rallies his Clanmates to lead the dogs to the gorge, with Bluestar saving Fireheart's life.

Upon Bluestar's death, Fireheart ascends to leader as Firestar and gains his nine lives, but is warned of blood ruling the forest. He appoints Whitestorm as his deputy, and together they rebuild the Clan. Tigerstar joins ShadowClan and RiverClan to form TigerClan and brings BloodClan to the forest in hopes of destroying ThunderClan and WindClan. However, their leader Scourge kills him and threatens to take control of the forest for himself. Firestar forms the four Clans into LionClan, and together they are able to drive BloodClan from the forest. Whitestorm dies during the battle, and Firestar appoints Graystripe as ThunderClan's new deputy.

The New Prophecy

"Loyalty is what matters, and that exists now, not in the past. Loyalty has to be proved every day, in every piece of fresh-kill brought back for the Clan, every claw mark on our enemies, every patrol, every training session."

―Firestar ^{Sunset, page 240}

Firestar and his mate Sandstorm have had two daughters, Squirrelpaw and Leafpaw. He becomes concerned when Cinderpelt reveals a prophecy concerning the kin of fire and tiger, along with danger. However, his attempts to keep Squirrelpaw and Brambleclaw apart because of it simply spur them further into leaving on a journey. Firestar, not knowing where they are, is devastated by the loss. Twoleg monsters begin to destroy the forest, and the leader struggles to keep his Clan well-fed.

Firestar announces Onewhisker as WindClan's leader

Brambleclaw and Squirrelpaw return from their journey and bring the news that StarClan has a plan for them to move to a new home. While the other Clans are resistant, Firestar agrees they should go - when all four Clans travel together. After the destruction of ShadowClan's camp, the four Clans start the Great Journey. The Tribe of Rushing Water assists them over the mountains, and they eventually arrive at the lake territories. Firestar helps ThunderClan settle into their new territory, and supports Onewhisker's leadership during Mudclaw's rebellion.

Badgers attack ThunderClan's camp and heavily damage it, and the leader welcomes Stormfur and Brook when they wish to stay and help. ShadowClan tries to take advantage of ThunderClan's weakness and take territory, but are beaten off. Firestar accepts the loss of Graystripe and appoints Brambleclaw as deputy. Brambleclaw struggles on what to do when he is offered the chance to kill Firestar and take leadership for himself, but ultimately does his former mentor proud by saving his leader.

Power of Three

"Surely it is our struggle against hardship that makes us true warriors. You think fresh blood in the Clans will weaken us? A life without hardship will weaken us more."

―Firestar to Blackstar at the Gathering ^{The Sight, page 335}

Firestar continues to lead ThunderClan and makes his grandchildren, Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw, into apprentices. Graystripe finds his way back to the Clans, and the leader ultimately decides to keep Brambleclaw as deputy. Two cats from the Tribe of Rushing Water come for Stormfur and Brook, and he releases them once he hears why they need help. He sends Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight along with them, along with Hollypaw, Lionpaw, and Jaypaw.

Later, Firestar defends ThunderClan's borders, and devises a plan to keep WindClan from continuing to cross the border. He and a patrol cave in a tunnel the rival Clan's been using to trespass, and several fights across the forest soon ensue. A Great Battle ensnares all four Clans, and is only stopped by an eclipse of the sun. The Clan is struck by a greencough plague that infects a large part of ThunderClan. Firestar has the ill cats move to the abandoned Twoleg nest to keep it contained, and while catmint is eventually found to cure it, he loses a life before that.

After the mystifying murder of Ashfur, he sends a patrol to track down Sol, believing him the killer. They find him and bring him to camp, but no evidence is found. However, once they return, Hollyleaf reveals at a Gathering that her parents are Leafpool and Crowfeather. Firestar is shocked, but insists the Clan needs to stay strong despite this.

Omen of the Stars

"He gave his life to save the thing that mattered most to him: his Clanmates. He truly has the power of the stars in his paws now. You will see him again, when it is time."

―Jayfeather to Dovewing after Firestar's death ^{The Last Hope, page 324}

Firestar loses a life to a fox attack, but soon recovers, which relieves his medicine cat. He sends Lionblaze and Dovepaw on the journey to the beaver dam, which succeeds and ends the lake's drought. Firestar experiments with new training methods, and encourages his Clanmates to learn tree-climbing. He welcomes Mistystar as RiverClan's new leader after Leopardstar passes away. Firestar believes Ivypaw when she tells him of a dream where ShadowClan came to take ThunderClan's territory from them. After persuasion, he reclaims a stripe of land that he'd given away previously, and loses a life in the resulting conflict.

Ivypaw crosses the ShadowClan border, and is held captive in exchange for catmint. Firestar makes the trade, but is unhappy with how low the other Clan was willing to go. The leader tries out a new assessment technique, but the attempt ends in Icecloud getting injured. He gives Dovewing her warrior name for helping save her, while her sister Ivypool completes a normal assessment for her name. Firestar agrees to send Jayfeather, Dovewing and some other warriors to the Tribe of Rushing Water after the medicine cat is called there by his dreams.

Upon their return, tensions begin to rise between the Clans. Onestar accuses Firestar of conspiring against WindClan, which he denies. Sol returns, and the leader allows him to stay, but is wary nonetheless. Hollyleaf also returns, and Firestar welcomes her back into the Clan. Dovewing urgently informs him of their escape from the tunnels after hearing WindClan and Sol plotting an attack on ThunderClan. They prepare for the attack with advanced skills from Hollyleaf, and drive the rival Clan away. Hollyleaf admits to killing Ashfur, and decides not to punish her. He also accepts that Cinderheart wishes to become a medicine cat, after the discovery that she was a reincarnation of Cinderpelt.

After Dawnpelt accuses Jayfeather of killing Flametail, Firestar bans Jayfeather from attending more Gatherings. Tensions continue to rise within the Clans, since rogue scents are being found in every territory. Firestar is discovered to be the fourth cat in the Tribe of Endless Hunting's prophecy, and works together with Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovewing to fortify the Clan for the upcoming confrontation with the Dark Forest. The Clans work together to drive out the evil cats, and fights Tigerstar. He succeeds in killing his longtime enemy, but succumbs to his wounds and joins StarClan.

A Vision of Shadows

"Every Clan must grow strong, but not by stealing another's territory. They must learn to live together. If the five Clans cannot live as one, the coming darkness will destroy them all."

―Firestar ^{The Raging Storm, page 3}

Firestar continues to watch over the forest from StarClan, and delivers a message to the Clans' medicine cats that they must embrace what they find in the shadows. He sends a vision to Alderpaw, which leads to the medicine cat apprentice going on a journey to find SkyClan with Sandstorm, following the same route Firestar and his mate took several seasons ago. He continues to appear in dreams to medicine cat, and guides Leafpool to realize they need to drive the Kin out of Clan territory, and find SkyClan. Firestar meets with other Clan leaders in StarClan to discuss the coming darkness, and how they can help the cats by the lake.

The Broken Code

«But he would do what he had to do. A true warrior always did—and he had never stopped being a warrior.»

—Firestar in Rootspring's body ^{A Light in the Mist (book), page 157}

Ashfur escapes to the living world and seals off the Clans' connection to StarClan and the Dark Forest, causing both afterlives to slowly disappear. When Rootspring, Bristlefrost, and Shadowsight enter the Dark Forest to save the Clans, Firestar sends his wandering spirit to Rootspring's mind and takes over his body to kill Darkstripe. Firestar leaves Rootspring's mind, and enters the Dark Forest with several other StarClan cats to defeat Ashfur. He joyfully reunites with Graystripe when he and other living cats arrive to help as well. With an army of StarClan, Dark Forest, and living cats, Firestar leads them to confront Ashfur. Bristlefrost sacrifices herself to kill Ashfur, and both afterlives are restored. Firestar welcomes his best friend Graystripe in StarClan when he dies from his wounds, and agrees to let the Clans decide changes to the warrior code in three moons time.

Super Editions

This section summarizes Firestar's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

"I love you, Sandstorm. You'll never be second-best for me. My love belongs here and now, in the life we share-and it will last for all moons to come, I promise."

―Firestar to Sandstorm ^{Firestar's Quest, pages 401-402}

In Firestar's Quest, Firestar receives several dreams of fleeing cats in need of help. Bluestar tells him of SkyClan, the fifth Clan of the forest that was driven out long ago. He finds Smudge has had similar dreams, and has a vision of Cloudstar, the former leader of SkyClan. Firestar realizes that he must go on a journey to rebuild SkyClan, and takes Sandstorm with him to find where they went after leaving the forest. Once they arrive, they find Skywatcher, the last upholder of SkyClan's traditions.

The pair of ThunderClan cats gather the descendants of SkyClan cats from the area with Cherrypaw and Sparrowpaw's help, along with any other cat interested. They find Echo in the Twolegplace, a kittypet who's been having many dreams of strange things. She joins SkyClan, and becomes a medicine cat with the name Echosong. Firestar and Sandstorm help the new Clan in a battle against rats threatening the territory, and he loses a life. Per StarClan's will, Leafstar is made leader of the new SkyClan, with Sharpclaw as her deputy. Firestar and Sandstorm return to ThunderClan and have two kits together: Squirrelkit and Leafkit.

«A prophecy? My first prophecy! I am a true StarClan cat!»

—Firestar's thoughts about receiving Cloudstar's prophecy ^{Bramblestar's Storm, page 6}

In Bramblestar's Storm, Firestar settles into life in StarClan. He passes on a prophecy to Bramblestar: when water meets blood, blood will rise. Cats within ThunderClan still grieve the loss of their former leader, and Bramblestar struggles to come into his own as a leader. Firestar meets with his former apprentice in dreams to encourage him onwards. During a Gathering, he appears with many of the other cats who died in the Great Battle, showing that they are still watching over the Clans.

Stand-alone graphic novels

Firestar saving Onewhisker from Mudclaw

"I need you to think back. Think back and remember what it was like when Tigerstar returned to the Clans. A ThunderClan cat, if I need to remind you. Tigerstar became leader of ShadowClan and took over RiverClan as well. The same thing is happening again. Right here, right now. Firestar is trying to take control of both ThunderClan and WindClan. We must prevent this. For the sake of every Clan. For the life of every cat. And the first thing we have to do...is attack.'"

―Hawkfrost to this followers about Firestar ^{Winds of Change, page 147}

In Winds of Change, upon the Clans' arrival at their new home, Tallstar, on his death bed, encourages Mudclaw to consider a possible friendship with ThunderClan, though Mudclaw refuses, harnessing a disdain for Firestar. After Tallstar's death, Firestar announces that Tallstar named Onewhisker his deputy before he died, though Mudclaw finds it odd that ThunderClan cat would claim such a thing. With Onewhisker as WindClan's new leader, Mudclaw challenges Onewhisker's favoritism towards ThunderClan and his decision to foster friendship instead of establishing firm borders. Hawkfrost spins ideas into Mudclaw's head that Firestar plans to take over WindClan as a puppet leader, encouraging Mudclaw to rebel. Mudclaw and his supporters attack WindClan's camp in hopes of killing Onewhisker, but Firestar and his warriors arrive to aid WindClan.

Detailed description

Firestar is a large, muscular tabby tom with a bright, flame-colored pelt that is greenleaf-light. He has a pale orange belly, and short, sleek, and thick fur, large ears, a long tail, and bright, emerald-green eyes. As a kittypet, Firestar had a blue collar with a yellow bell on it. Prior to his death, he was also battle-scarred with a scar on his flank and had a torn ear.

Scars gained

The following is a chronological list of scars and/or major injuries that Firestar has gained:

• Torn ear caused by Nightwhisper during Tigerclaw's raid on ThunderClan in Forest of Secrets, later healed in StarClan.
• Scar on flank caused by unknown battle prior to The Darkest Hour, later healed in StarClan.
• Additional scars caused by unknown battle prior to The Last Hope, later healed in StarClan.

Character pixels

Main images

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Kit Version Kittypet Version Apprentice Version Warrior Version Deputy Version Leader Version StarClan Version

Alternate images

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Alternative Leader Version Alternative Leader Version Alternative Leader Version Elder Version

Official art

Please do not edit this gallery Firestar on the cover of Into the Wild Firestar on the reprinted cover of Into the Wild Firestar in the chapter headers for The Prophecies Begin Firestar in the chapter headers for The Prophecies Begin Firestar in The Lost Warrior Firestar in Graystripe's Adventure Firestar in Exile from ShadowClan Firestar on the cover of Fire and Ice Firestar on the cover of Forest of Secrets Firestar on the cover of Rising Storm Firestar on the alternate cover of Rising Storm Firestar on the cover of Rising Storm Firestar in Yellowfang's Secret Firestar on the cover of A Dangerous Path Firestar on the cover of The Darkest Hour Firestar on the reprinted cover of The Darkest Hour Firestar in The Rise of Scourge Firestar in the reprinted version of The Rise of Scourge Firestar in A Thief in ThunderClan Firestar in A Shadow in RiverClan Firestar on the full cover of Firestar's Quest Firestar on the reprinted cover of Firestar's Quest Firestar on the reprinted full cover of Firestar's Quest Firestar in A Clan in Need Firestar in Ravenpaw's Path Firestar in Tallstar's Revenge Firestar in Winds of Change Firestar on the reprinted cover of Sunset Firestar in Graystripe's Adventure Firestar in Warrior's Return Firestar on the cover of The Last Hope Firestar on the reprinted cover of The Last Hope Firestar in Onestar's Confession Firestar in The Ultimate Guide Firestar on the cover of Cats of the Clans Firestar on the cover of Code of the Clans Firestar in The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition Firestar on the cover of The World of Erin Hunter Educator's Guide Firestar's Warriors website fact sheet Firestar's icon on the Warriors family tree Firestar's character sheet in the Warriors Adventure Game Concept artwork for Firestar

Killed victims

This list shows the victims Firestar has killed:

• Scourge
• Rat leader
• Tigerstar (Spirit)
• Darkstripe (Spirit; through Rootspring's body)

Ceremonies

Firepaw's apprentice ceremony

Bluestar: The newcomer has lost his Twoleg collar in a battle for his honor. StarClan has spoken its approval - this cat has been released from the hold of his Twoleg owners, and is free to join ThunderClan as an apprentice. Bluestar: You look like a brand of fire in the sunlight. From this day forward, until he has earned his warrior name, this apprentice will be called Firepaw, in honor of his flame-colored coat. Reference: Into the Wild, page 37

Fireheart's warrior ceremony

Bluestar: I, Bluestar, leader of ThunderClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these two apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as warriors in their turn. Firepaw, Graypaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives? Firepaw and Graypaw: I do. Bluestar: Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior names: Graypaw, from this moment you will be known as Graystripe. StarClan honors your bravery and strength, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan. Firepaw, from this moment you will be called Fireheart. StarClan honors your bravery and your strength, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan. Fireheart, I am proud to have you as my warrior. Serve your Clan well, young one. Everyone: Fireheart! Graystripe! Reference: Into the Wild, pages 269-270

Fireheart's deputy ceremony
Bluestar: I say these words before StarClan, that the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve my choice. The new deputy will be Fireheart. Reference: Forest of Secrets, page 297

Firestar's leader ceremony
StarClan: Welcome, Fireheart. Are you ready to receive your nine lives? Fireheart: Yes. I'm ready. Lionheart: With this life I give you courage. Use it well in defense of your Clan. Redtail: With this life I give you justice. Use it well as you judge the actions of others. Thank you. You revealed the truth when no one else could. Silverstream: With this life I give you loyalty to what you know to be right. Use it well to guide your Clan in times of trouble. Runningwind: With this life I give you tireless energy. Use it well to carry out the duties of a leader. Brindleface: With this life, I give you protection. Use it well to care for your Clan as a mother cares for her kits. Swiftpaw: With this life I give you mentoring. Use it well to train the young cats of your Clan. Yellowfang: With this life I give you compassion. Use it well for the elders of your Clan, and the sick, and all those weaker than yourself. Spottedleaf: With this life I give you love. Use it well, for all the cats in your care - and especially for Sandstorm. Bluestar: Welcome, Fireheart, my apprentice, my warrior, and my deputy. I always knew you would make a great leader one day. With this life I give you nobility and certainty and faith. Use it well as you lead your Clan in the ways of StarClan and the warrior code. I hail you by your new name, Firestar. Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine lives of a leader, and StarClan grants you the guardianship of ThunderClan. Defend it well; care for young and old; honor your ancestors and the traditions of the warrior code; live each life with pride and dignity. StarClan: Firestar! Firestar! Firestar! Firestar!
Reference: The Darkest Hour, pages 48-54

Lives granted

The following is a list of gifts Firestar has granted during nine lives ceremonies:

Lives granted
Gift Receiver Courage to make the hardest decisions Bramblestar

Leader info

Leader info

Nine Lives Life Given by Gift How it was lost Lionheart Redtail Silverstream Runningwind Brindleface Swiftpaw Yellowfang Spottedleaf Bluestar Courage Justice Loyalty to do what is right Tireless energy Protection Mentoring Compassion Love Nobility, certainty, and faith Killed by Scourge in battle in The Darkest Hour Died in battle against rats in Firestar's Quest Died in battle while helping Ravenpaw in The Heart of a Warrior Killed by a falling tree while helping ShadowClan in Dawn Killed by a fox trap in Sunset Died of greencough in Long Shadows Killed by a fox shortly before The Fourth Apprentice Killed fighting Russetfur in Fading Echoes Died from his injuries from the Great Battle in The Last Hope Deputies Name From To Whitestorm Graystripe Brambleclaw The Darkest Hour The Darkest Hour Sunset The Darkest Hour Sunset The Last Hope Medicine cats Name From To Cinderpelt Leafpool Jayfeather The Darkest Hour Starlight Sunrise Twilight Sunrise The Last Hope

Personality and Relationships

Main article: Firestar/PR

Firestar was courageous and dedicated, and he had a firm sense of doing what was right, even if it went against the warrior code. His best friend was Graystripe, and he fostered a close relationship with his former apprentices, Cinderpelt, Cloudtail and Brambleclaw. For more of Firestar's personality and relationships, click here!

Family

Main article: Firestar/Family

Firestar's parents were Jake and Nutmeg. His mate was Sandstorm, and they had two daughters, Squirrelstar and Leafpool. For more of Firestar's family, click here!

Appearances

• Moth Flight's Vision (Vision or Dream)
• Goosefeather's Curse (Vision or Dream)
• Bluestar's Prophecy
• Onestar's Confession
• Exile from ShadowClan
• Into the Wild (First appearance)
• Yellowfang's Secret
• Fire and Ice
• Forest of Secrets
• Crookedstar's Promise (Comic) (Indirect mention only)
• Leopardstar's Honor
• Rising Storm
• Tigerclaw's Fury
• A Dangerous Path
• The Darkest Hour
• The Rise of Scourge
• Blackfoot's Reckoning
• A Thief in ThunderClan
• A Shadow in RiverClan
• Firestar's Quest
• Graystripe's Vow
• Shattered Peace (Flashback only)
• A Clan in Need
• The Heart of a Warrior
• SkyClan's Destiny (Mentioned only)
• Mothwing's Secret
• Midnight
• Moonrise
• Dawn
• The Lost Warrior (Flashback only)
• Starlight
• Winds of Change
• Tallstar's Revenge (Comic)
• Twilight
• Sunset
• Leafpool's Wish
• Warrior's Refuge (Mentioned only)
• Warrior's Return
• The Sight
• Dark River
• Outcast
• The Rescue (Mentioned only)
• After the Flood (Mentioned only)
• Eclipse
• Long Shadows
• Sunrise
• Hollyleaf's Story (Mentioned only)
• The Fourth Apprentice
• Mistystar's Omen
• Fading Echoes
• Night Whispers
• Sign of the Moon
• The Forgotten Warrior
• Ravenpaw's Farewell (Mentioned only)
• The Last Hope †
• Dovewing's Silence
• Crowfeather's Trial (Mentioned only)
• Bramblestar's Storm
• Hawkwing's Journey (Mentioned only)
• The Apprentice's Quest
• Thunder and Shadow (Mentioned only)
• Shattered Sky
• Darkest Night
• River of Fire (Mentioned only)
• Spotfur's Rebellion (Mentioned only)
• The Raging Storm
• Squirrelflight's Hope
• The Silent Thaw (Mentioned only)
• Veil of Shadows (Mentioned only)
• Darkness Within
• Graystripe's Vow (Now) (Mentioned only)
• Daisy's Kin (Mentioned only)
• The Place of No Stars (Mentioned only)
• A Light in the Mist
• River (Mentioned only)
• Sky (Mentioned only)
• Thunder (Mentioned only)
• Wind (Mentioned only)
• Secrets of the Clans (Retconned)
• Cats of the Clans
• Code of the Clans
• Battles of the Clans
• The Ultimate Guide
• The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
• After Sunset: The Right Choice?
• Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy
• The Elders' Concern (Mentioned only)
• The Clans Decide
• A Fear of Fire

Merchandise

Main article: Firestar/Merchandise

Toys and Plush

Firestar Large Plush Cat

Good luck getting this guy when he's in stock

• Series 1
• Large soft plush of Firestar.
• Complete with his mesmerizing green eyes and vibrant orange coat, Firestar comes with a special Clan symbol on his paw and measures approximately 35cm in length.
• Approximately $34.99 USD.

Rusty Large Plush Cat

• Large soft plush of Rusty.
• You may already have our very first Firestar plush, and now we're introducing a special edition of the flame-haired legend… it's Rusty! Complete with his kittypet collar and an innocent look in his eyes, this plush won't be in stock for long!
• Approximately $34.99 USD.

Firestar & Leafstar - Mini Collector Figures

Firestar and Leafstar

• Series 1
• Sturdy mini figure of Firestar and Leafstar, approximately 7cm in height.
• Brave Rusty cast away the comforts of kittypet life to defend, and then lead ThunderClan as the legendary Firestar; while the adaptable Leafstar–once a rogue with no Clan at all–took leadership of SkyClan after its reformation. These humble and brilliant leaders will always defend their Clans.
• Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 1: Graystripe, Jayfeather, Tigerstar, and Tawnypelt.
• Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.

Firestar Keychain - Discontinued

• Head to school in style with ThunderClan's Firestar, a cute Warrior Cats keychain.
• Firestar, the kittypet who proved more loyal than the Clanborn traitor he exposed, embodies the courage and honor of ThunderClan.
• Also included in a three-pack bundle with Mistystar and Gray Wing.
• Approximate individual price is $7.99 USD.

Firestar Mini-Plush Head - Discontinued

• Series 1
• A stackable mini-plush head of Firestar. Approximately 7cm with an anti-stress bean filling.
• Also included in a three-pack bundle with Bluestar and Tigerstar.
• Approximate individual price is $9.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $27.99 USD.

Firestar & Scourge - Mini Collector Figures (The Prophecies Begin)

Firestar and Scourge

• The Prophecies Begin
• Reprints of Firestar and Scourge in new poses.
• These mighty leaders never knew that they were half-brothers, but their lives still ended up contrasting each other in striking ways. Here we see Rusty/Firestar at the start of his story, just as Tiny started his, an eager young kittypet taking his first steps into the woods - but our hardened Scourge mini with his tooth-spiked collar and torn ear already knows how quickly such eagerness can turn to tragedy.
• Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of The Prophecies Begin: Yellowfang, Brightheart, Graystripe, and Ravenpaw.
• Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.

Trivia

Main article: Firestar/Trivia

Did you know one of Firestar's favorite duties as leader was holding apprentice ceremonies? For more trivia about Firestar, click here!

Quotes

Main article: Firestar/Quotes

External links

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• Fan Content

• Firestar's profile on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• A Legacy of Fire on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The Leaders Who Made Their Mark on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Outpacing other 'Paws (and Mentors) on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The Cats of The Prophecies Begin on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Where it all began on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• When the fire burned brightest on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Top five moments when Firestar was a mouse-brain on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• What makes a hero? on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Top five leaders of The Prophecies Begin' on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Top five things to know about Fireheart on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Firestar and Graystripe: a friendship for the ages on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Firestar's Family Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Firestar Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Rusty Meets Graypaw Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Longtail and Rusty's battle artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Firestar's family artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our favorite Rusty artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)

Warriors Super Edition: A World Without Limits on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

A First Time For Nine Lives on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Apprentices: A Fresh Perspective on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

The Ancient Cats on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Unexpected Storylines on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Forbidden Romance on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

The Role of a Medicine Cat on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

The Tribe of Rushing Water on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Destiny guides our paws... on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

How the Clans began on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Characters and Family Tree, or not on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Marvellous Maps on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)

Building a Religion on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Tallstar's Decision on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

Erin Hunter opinion: We need to talk about Snowtuft on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

New exclusive Warrior Cats chapter by author Vicky Holmes on the Warriors official website (backup link)

Where it began - for me on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

The warrior's oath on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

• The Journey So Far: The Raging Storm on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Writing Lost Stars on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Codebreakers: Brainstorming The Broken Code on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Exclusive! Cover and Blurb Reveal: Graystripe's Vow on the Warriors official website (Warrior Cats Hub app only) (Mentioned only) (backup link)
• Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The Cats of The New Prophecy on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Graystripe's Vow on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Writing Graystripe's Vow on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The Cats of Power of Three on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Winds of Change - Sneak Peek! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The journey so far: A Light in the Mist on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Exclusive! Sky: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The journey so far: River on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The Prophecies Begin trivia! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Exclusive: Wind chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Meet the cast - The Prophecies Begin Graphic Novel on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• First look at The Prophecies Begin Graphic Novel on the Warriors official website (backup link)

• Leafstar: Mother or Leader? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Character Spotlight - Daisy on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Character Spotlight - Squirrelflight on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Morningstar's Folly - When Peace Isn't the Answer on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Character Spotlight - Leopardstar on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Revisiting Graystripe on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Ashfur: Did StarClan Make a Mistake? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Mudclaw's Rebellion on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The leaders of The Prophecies Begin on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Bristlefrost: A Tribute on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• The deaths we remember on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Nightheart and the Burden of Legacy on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Spirit, courage, and loyalty on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The cold north wind: a look at Nightstar's life and leadership on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Top five moments when Graypaw was funny on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Top five Cloudtail moments from The Prophecies Begin on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• What makes a villain? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Brightheart and A Thief in ThunderClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

• Leadership Among the Clans: An Overview on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Welcome to the Fifth Clan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Honoring the Mother Cats on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• We Hunt to Survive on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The Act of Giving Thanks on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The Importance of 'Paws on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• A Lost Tradition on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• A Weakened Code? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Evil Lives Forever on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Best of the Worst on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Creating an Antagonist on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• A Common Bond on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Clan or Kin? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Kin of Your Kin on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Reading the Omens on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Beyond Our Borders on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Writing a Good Prophecy on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• More Than Life Itself on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• From the Very Beginning on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Asking a Great Deal on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Reach Beyond Borders on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Missing the old days on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• More than just blood on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• True warriors? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• A matter of choice on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The Forest Map: ThunderClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• What matters most... on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• A Return to RiverClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The Forest Map: RiverClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• What makes a Clan? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
• Death in the World of Warriors on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• The forest map: WindClan on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Kits and queens on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Once a kittypet, always a kittypet on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Warrior names on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Editors and the supernatural world within the Clans on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)

• Which Warrior is Worthy - The Return on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Pick a Plush: Round Two on the Warriors official website (Poll option)
• Mini Plush Heads Coming Soon to the Warrior Cats Store on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• New In Store: Keychains on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Pick a Large Plush: The Sequel on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
• New Feature: Audiograms with Fanart Galleries on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Try out our new Warrior Cat Masks on Instagram! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Warrior Cats Minis Revealed! on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Warrior Cats Minis: Coming Monday, November 23 on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Pick a Large Plush 2021 on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Introducing your chosen 2021 plushes on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Vicky Holmes unboxes Warrior Cats Minis at her home on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Beyond the Fence short story competition: Enter here on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• New in store: Minis Series 6 and special edition The Prophecies Begin sets on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Firestar activity sheet on the Warriors official website (backup link)

• Winners of the September Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Winners of the March Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• New July Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Winners of the August 2021 Fan Challenge + New Challenge Announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The Place of No Stars: A look at the most popular fan theories on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• River: A look at the most popular fan theories on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Winners of the September 2022 fan challenge + new challenge announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Results of the May 2023 fan challenge + new challenge announcement on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Winners of the The Prophecies Begin comic fan challenge on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Winners of the holiday tradition fan challenge on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Winners of the New Year's resolution fan challenge on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Winners of the different territories fan challenge on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Tragic Romance Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Couples in StarClan Art on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Nine Lives Ceremony Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Cute Warrior Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Mothers and Kits Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Fathers and Kits Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Hunting Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Apprentices Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Moonstone Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Mentors and Apprentices Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Salute to StarClan Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• LionClan Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Squirrelflight and Leafpool Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Fire Alone Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Blood Will Spill Blood Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Changing Seasons Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Bluestar Forgiven Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Journeys Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Warrior Ceremony Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Graystripe Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Barley Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Fourtrees Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Leafbare Scenes Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Darkstripe Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Starlight Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our Favorite Silverstream Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The Darkest Hour Scenes Artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• StarClan allies artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our favorite The Prophecies Begin scenes artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our favorite artwork from 2021 on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• More leafbare scenes artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our favorite kittypets artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Into the Wild artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• The Prophecies Begin leaders artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Our favorite artwork of the pack on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• More fire alone artwork on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Artwork of The Prophecies Begin leaders on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Warrior Cats love stories on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Meet the cats of The Prophecies Begin on the Warriors official website (backup link)

Notes and references

Author references