| "If wishes were prey, we'd eat like lions come leaf-bare. But we'd die of boredom! You know that's not what the life of the Clans is like. The warrior code guides us through the dark times, the cold and the hunger. And the good times seem all the sweeter for it. Have faith, Bluestar. We'll survive." |
| — Whitestorm to Bluestar in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 513 |
Whitestorm is a snowy[11]-white tom[2] with yellow eyes.[7]
Whitestorm was a ThunderClan deputy under Firestar and also served under Bluestar's leadership in the forest territories. He was born as Whitekit to Snowfur and Thistleclaw, and shortly thereafter, his mother was killed by a monster. He was then fostered by Robinwing alongside Brindlekit and Frostkit; however, it was Bluefur who mainly took care of him. He was apprenticed as Whitepaw to Patchpelt and later earned his warrior name, Whitestorm. He fathered Brindleface's kits, Ashkit, Fernkit, Elderkit, and Tulipkit before later mentoring Sandstorm and Brightheart. He later became mates with Willowpelt and the two had three kits, Sorrelkit, Sootkit, and Rainkit. Despite blaming himself for Bluestar's death, Whitestorm was chosen as Firestar's first deputy, and fought in the battle against BloodClan; however, when he was killed by Bone, Whitestorm chose Graystripe as his successor, and ascended to StarClan.
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Who were Whitestorm's parents?
Whitestorm is the son of Snowfur and Thistleclaw. While his mother Snowfur resides in StarClan, his father Thistleclaw resides in the Dark Forest.
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How did Whitestorm's mother, Snowfur, die?
Snowfur was killed by a monster on the Thunderpath while on a walk with her sister Bluefur. Bluefur, Snowfur's sister, had the difficult task of informing Whitekit about his mother's death. He was fostered by Robinwing alongside Brindlekit and Frostkit, but his primary caregiver was Bluefur.
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What leadership roles did Whitestorm hold in the ThunderClan?
Towards the end of Bluestar's leadership, Whitestorm frequently served as her trusted advisor. Under Firestar's leadership, Whitestorm was appointed as his first deputy, though he was eventually killed in the battle against BloodClan.
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Who are Whitestorm's kits?
Whitestorm had two litters of kits. With Brindleface, he fathered Ashfur, Ferncloud, Elderkit, and Tulipkit, though this connection has only ever been revealed on the Warriors website family tree. He later sired Willowpelt's kits, Sorreltail, Rainwhisker, and Sootfur.
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History[]
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The Prophecies Begin[]
- "Whitestorm was experienced, wise, and brave. When Firestar had been made deputy, he had shown not a scrap of the resentment that a lesser cat might have felt. He had supported him from the beginning, and he was the cat Firestar naturally turned to when he needed advice. He was old, yes, but still strong and active. There were a good few moons left before he would be joining the elders in their den."
- ―Firestar's thoughts about Whitestorm The Darkest Hour, page 75
- When Bluestar dies, Whitestorm in particular is devastated, blaming himself for not watching over his beloved aunt. Upon receiving his nine lives, Firestar appoints Whitestorm as the Clan deputy. Whitestorm is pleasantly surprised and humbly accepts the position. His former apprentice, Brightpaw, who gained the name of Lostface upon being scarred by dogs, is given the new warrior name of Brightheart, much to Whitestorm's content. However, the new deputy is killed in the battle against BloodClan by Bone. Before he passes, he tells Firestar that he wishes for Graystripe to succeed him as deputy, knowing that the gray tom was Firestar's best friend, before he succumbs to his wounds and dies. In an act of retaliation, Tawnypaw, Bramblepaw, Ashpaw, Featherpaw and Stormpaw kill Bone.
Super Editions[]
This section summarizes Whitestorm's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "I remember [Snowfur's] smell and the warmth of lying beside her. Having you around kept her memory alive. You carried the same scent and sometimes, even now, I see my mother in the twitch of your whiskers or the flick of your tail."
- ―Whitestorm to Bluestar Bluestar's Prophecy, pages 511-512
Detailed description[]
- Whitestorm is a massive,[12] thick-furred, long-bodied, and muscular,[7] pure[13] snowy[11]-white tom[2] with yellow eyes,[7] the color of sunbaked sand.[7] He has tufted ears,[14] one of which has a scar behind them.[15]
Scars gained[]
The following is a chronological list of scars and/or major injuries that Whitestorm has gained:
- Scar behind ear caused by Tigerpaw on accident during a training session in Bluestar's Prophecy.[15]
Character pixels[]
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.  Kit Version  Apprentice Version  Warrior Version  Deputy Version  StarClan Version |
Official art[]
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Please do not edit this gallery  Whitestorm in Bluestar's Prophecy  Whitestorm in Exile from ShadowClan  Whitestorm in Shattered Peace  Whitestorm in Ravenpaw's Path  Whitestorm in The Prophecies Begin, volume 1  Whitestorm in Code of the Clans  Whitestorm's Warriors website fact sheet  Whitestorm's silhouette on the Warriors website  Whitestorm's icon on the Warriors family tree |
Ceremonies[]
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Relationships[]
Bluestar[]
- Coming Soon
Tigerstar[]
- Tigerpaw: "This is going to be so easy."
- Whitepaw: "Don't be so sure."
- Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 6
Family[]
- Main article: Whitestorm/Family
- Whitestorm's parents are Snowfur and Thistleclaw. Through Brindleface, Whitestorm fathered Ashfur, Ferncloud, Elderkit, Tulipkit, and he fathered Sootfur, Rainwhisker, and Sorreltail with Willowpelt. For more of Whitestorm's family, click here!
Appearances[]
- Crookedstar's Promise
- Bluestar's Prophecy
- Leopardstar's Honor
- Spottedleaf's Heart
- Redtail's Debt
- Onestar's Confession (Allegiance only)
- Exile from ShadowClan
- Into the Wild (First appearance)
- Fire and Ice
- Forest of Secrets
- Rising Storm
- Tigerclaw's Fury
- A Dangerous Path
- The Darkest Hour †
- Blackfoot's Reckoning (Allegiance only)
- A Thief in ThunderClan (Mentioned only)
- Firestar's Quest (Mentioned only)
- Graystripe's Vow (Mentioned only)
- SkyClan's Destiny
- Shattered Peace
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows
- Sign of the Moon
- The Forgotten Warrior (Vision or Dream)
- Ravenpaw's Farewell
- The Last Hope
- Squirrelflight's Hope (Mentioned only)
- The Prophecies Begin, volume 1
- Secrets of the Clans (Retconned)
- Cats of the Clans (Mentioned only)
- Code of the Clans
- Battles of the Clans (Mentioned only)
- The Ultimate Guide (Mentioned only)
Trivia[]
Interesting facts[]
- Whitestorm has WindClan blood through Windflight.[22]
- Whitestorm was the only cat Bluestar trusted in the last three books of The Prophecies Begin.[23]
- While Whitestorm was originally not related to Bluestar,[23] he was revealed to be the sole kit of Snowfur,[4] Bluestar's sister.[24]
- Whitestorm is from one of the few single-kit litters in the series.[4]
Author statements[]
- Thistleclaw being the father of Snowfur's kit, Whitestorm, was first proposed by a fan in Erin Hunter Chat 5.[25]
Mistakes[]
- Whitestorm has mistakenly been described with blue eyes in Bluestar's Prophecy,[26][14][27] Rising Storm,[28] and The Darkest Hour,[29] the last of which is corrected in the reprinted edition, and has also been depicted with blue eyes in Shattered Peace.[30]
- He is also listed twice in the allegiances of Leopardstar's Honor, once as a warrior, once as a kit.[31]
Continuity[]
The following information is from sources considered non-canon, retconned, or from adapted material.
- In Secrets of the Clans, a 2007 field guide, Brightpaw hopes her mentor, Whitestorm, would be proud of them when she and Swiftpaw saved the Clan. He is also listed as one of Firestar's deputies. His mother, Snowfur, reflects how that she wishes she could have been there to raise Whitestorm, and see his warrior ceremony, but she watched his ceremony from StarClan.[32]
- Whitestorm being the father of Brindleface's litter—Elderkit, Tulipkit, Ashfur, and Ferncloud—was first revealed on Vicky's Facebook.[33]
- Whitestorm is shown as much younger than Bluestar in Bluestar's Prophecy,[4] as he is her nephew. However, he is shown as a warrior as old as Bluestar in The Prophecies Begin. [34]
Quotes[]
- Tigerpaw: "This is going to be so easy."
- Whitepaw: "Don't be so sure."
- Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 6
- "I am no medicine cat; I cannot read the stars like Yellowfang or Cinderpelt, but I have always been willing to trust our warrior ancestors, wherever they might lead our Clan."
- ―Whitestorm to Fireheart about the warrior code Rising Storm, page 163
- "A shadow of uncertainty crossed his face, and Firestar realized that many cats would have joined the elders by Whitestorm's age. It would be natural for him to fear that his fighting strength might fail."
- ―Firestar about Whitestorm The Darkest Hour, page 260
- "Firestar, I just wanted to say that Bluestar could not have led us better in these terrible days. I've been proud to serve as your deputy."
- ―Whitestorm to Firestar before the battle with BloodClan The Darkest Hour, pages 283-284
- Whitestorm: "Good-bye, Firestar."
- Firestar: "Whitestorm, no! Graystripe, find Cinderpelt."
- The Darkest Hour, page 296
- "We have never forgotten you...we have watched over you, and rejoiced in the happiness you have found with Barley. I am only sorry we could not spare you the pain you suffered in ThunderClan."
- ―Whitestorm apologizing to Ravenpaw Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 10
External links[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 301
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Revealed in Into the Wild, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 210
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 327
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 296
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 402
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Revealed in Into the Wild, page 29
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 77
- ↑ Revealed in Forest of Secrets, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 297
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revealed in Rising Storm, page 12
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 309
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Revealed in Spottedleaf's Heart, allegiances
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 328
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 404
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, chapter 25
- ↑ Revealed in Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 9
- ↑ In Spottedleaf’s Heart, the two are made warriors at the same time, but in Bluestar’s Prophecy, Tigerclaw is made a warrior first. Either way, they trained together closely.
- ↑ Revealed in Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 6
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, chapter 33
- ↑ Revealed in Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 1
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 453
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 1
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Erin Hunter Chat 5
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 350
- ↑ Revealed in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 340
- ↑ Revealed in Rising Storm, page 303
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, page 245
- ↑ Revealed in Ravenpaw's Path, page 81
- ↑ Revealed in Leopardstar's Honor, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Secrets of the Clans
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook
- ↑ Revealed in The Darkest Hour, chapter 25
