"Every ThunderClan cat was a hero that day. Sometimes I think my pelt still smells of blood, and when I'm hunting alone in the woods, every rustle reminds me of badgers marching against my home. We were saved by our battle skills, and we will use them again if we must." |
— Whitewing in Battles of the Clans, page 131 |
Whitewing is a small,[9] soft-furred,[10] snowy[11]-white she-cat with green eyes,[1] and broad shoulders.[12]
Whitewing is a ThunderClan warrior who has served under Firestar's, Bramblestar's, the impostor's, and Squirrelflight's leaderships in the lake territories. She was born as Whitekit, the sole kit in Brightheart and Cloudtail's first litter. She was mentored by Brackenfur during the destruction of the forest, though Whitepaw chose to extend her apprenticeship so Birchpaw wouldn't be alone once upon arriving at the lake. She later received her warrior name, Whitewing, and became mates with Birchfall, giving birth to Ivykit and Dovekit. She mentored three apprentices, Icecloud, Cherryfall, and Dewnose, and was shown to have strong faith in StarClan and the warrior code.
Contents
History
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The New Prophecy
- "I want to be excused from training. I want to look for Cloudtail and Brightheart ... Please. I'm only an apprentice. The Clan can do without me. I’ve got to find them."
- ―Whitepaw to Firestar Moonrise, page 223
Power of Three
- "Firestar picks the best cat for the job. Whitewing is older than you. And don't forget she could have been made a warrior much sooner, but she asked to put it off so that you wouldn't be the only apprentice."
- ―Sandstorm to Birchfall after Whitewing is made a mentor Outcast, page 36
Omen of the Stars
- "You're both a long way from fine. I know there's something troubling you. I'm not going to ask what it is, if you don't want to tell me. But remember that I'm your mother. Nothing you say could ever shock me or make me love you less."
- ―Whitewing to Ivypool and Dovewing The Forgotten Warrior, page 15
A Vision of Shadows
- "It's obvious to me— SkyClan must be the sky that will clear from StarClan's prophecy. Surely we need to find them? If we learned anything from the battle against the Dark Forest, it's that living cats must listen to StarClan."
- ―Whitewing about finding SkyClan Shattered Sky, page 57
The Broken Code
- "Surely StarClan will contact you, if you go to the Moonpool. We can’t know why this is StarClan's will, but if you go there and show deference—show that you accept what's happened—then surely they'll give you your nine lives and make you our leader."
- ―Whitewing reassuring Squirrelflight Lost Stars, page 247
Super Editions
This section summarizes Whitewing's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "You worked with Dustpelt for many seasons. You know just what he would have done. And we'll all help rebuild our home. You're not alone."
- ―Whitewing comforting Brackenfur after Dustpelt's death Bramblestar's Storm, page chapter 32
- In Bramblestar's Storm, Whitewing becomes mentor to Dewpaw, her younger brother, training him and quizzing him on the Stick of the Fallen. She is buried during a mudslide, but manages to break free and help Dewpaw escape. After Dustpelt's death, she comforts Brackenfur.
Novellas
This section summarizes Whitewing's significant Novellas appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "All battles leave deep wounds, whether you can see them or not. And wounds take time to heal. You know that, Dovewing. Don't give up hope."
- ―Whitewing to Dovewing Dovewing's Silence, page chapter 6
- In Dovewing's Silence, Whitewing is pained by the death of Sorreltail, helping carry her body for burial. She later confronts Dovewing about her powers, expressing regret that her daughter had not confided in her. When Dovewing worries that her deceased Clanmates had died in vain, Whitewing counsels her daughter, explaining that the wounds of the battle heal with time.
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Official art
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Family
- Main article: Whitewing/Family
- Whitewing's parents are Brightheart and Cloudtail. Her mate is Birchfall, and Dovewing and Ivypool are their daughters. For more of Whitewing's family, click here!
Appearances
- Firestar's Quest
- Graystripe's Vow (Then)
- A Clan in Need
- Mothwing's Secret (Allegiance only)
- Midnight (First appearance)
- Moonrise
- Dawn
- Starlight
- Twilight
- Sunset
- Leafpool's Wish
- The Sight
- Dark River
- Outcast
- Eclipse
- Long Shadows
- Sunrise
- Hollyleaf's Story (Allegiance only)
- The Fourth Apprentice
- Mistystar's Omen (Allegiance only)
- Fading Echoes
- Night Whispers
- Sign of the Moon
- The Forgotten Warrior
- The Last Hope
- Dovewing's Silence
- Crowfeather's Trial (Mentioned only)
- Bramblestar's Storm
- The Apprentice's Quest
- Thunder and Shadow
- Shattered Sky
- Darkest Night
- Tigerheart's Shadow (Allegiance only)
- River of Fire
- Tawnypelt's Clan (Allegiance only)
- The Raging Storm
- Squirrelflight's Hope
- Lost Stars
- The Silent Thaw (Allegiance only)
- Veil of Shadows
- Darkness Within
- Graystripe's Vow (Now) (Allegiance only)
- Battles of the Clans
- The Ultimate Guide (Mentioned only)
Trivia
Interesting facts
- Whitewing has kittypet blood through Cloudtail.[13]
Author statements
Mistakes
- Although Sunrise says that Whitewing was heavily pregnant with kits at the start of the book, the allegiances still list her as a warrior, not a queen,[14] but queens are often known to continue with their warrior duties until the last possible minute.[15]
- She is mistakenly called Whitetail[16] and said to have pale blue eyes.[17]
Quotes
- "Whitekit, Brightheart and Cloudtail's daughter, was looking down at [Squirrelkit and Leafkit] with as much pride as if they were her own. She was nearly old enough to be apprenticed, and Firestar knew how protective she felt about the new arrivals."
- ―Narrator about Whitekit Firestar's Quest, page epilogue
- Whitepaw: "Tell us what it was like. Please!"
- Brambleclaw: "You'll find out for yourself soon enough."
- Dawn, page 261
- Whitepaw: "Let me fight. My Clanmates need me."
- Cloudtail: "She's right. This is what she has trained for. We need all the warriors we can get right now."
- Battles of the Clans, page 125
- "Whitewing is one of the best cats in this Clan. When she was an apprentice she always made sure we had fresh moss, and it was dry, too."
- ―Mousefur complimenting Whitewing Sunrise, page 289
- "Whitewing? Never. Just...never."
- ―Lionblaze's thoughts on who could be training in the Dark Forest Fading Echoes, page 233
- "It's hard enough having one daughter out of sight. I can't lose track of another one."
- ―Whitewing to Ivypool Sign of the Moon, page 254
- Ivypool: "Get off me! I'm not a kit!"
- Whitewing: "You'll always be my kit!"
- The Forgotten Warrior, page 11
- Whitewing: "I don't think that's a conversation for your ears. You...you said you can hear things. Even when you're not close enough to listen like other cats. That must feel very strange. Do you ever get any peace? I wish you had told me sooner. I might have been able to help."
- Dovewing: "It was part of the prophecy. I was given this power to help the Clans against the Dark Forest. It's okay, I promise."
- Dovewing's Silence, page chapter 2
- Whitewing: "Can you remember all the names?"
- Dewpaw: "I think so. This one is for Mousefur… She was an elder, but she fought so bravely! And this one is for Hollyleaf. She had been away for a while, but she came back in time to help us when the Dark Forest attacked. And this is for Foxleap, who died of his wounds afterward… This one is for Ferncloud. She was killed by Brokenstar when she was defending the kits in the nursery. And this is Sorreltail. She hid her wounds because she wanted to take care of the kits, but she died just when we thought we had won. She was the bravest of all."
- Bramblestar's Storm, page 19
- Sparkkit: "Aren't you excited? Don't you want to know who your mentor will be? I hope I get someone fun! Not a bossy cat like Berrynose, or one like Whitewing. She sticks so close to the rules I think she must recite the warrior code in her sleep!"
- Squirrelflight: "That's enough. You're not supposed to have fun with your mentors. You're supposed to learn from them. Berrynose and Whitewing are both fine warriors. You'd be very lucky to have either of them as your mentor."
- The Apprentice's Quest, page chapter 1
External links
- A Legacy of Fire on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only) (backup link)
- A Lost Tradition on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Morningstar's Folly - When Peace Isn't the Answer on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- More Than Life Itself on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only) (backup link)
- Missing the old days on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 509
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Sign of the Moon, page 253
- ↑ Revealed in Long Shadows, page 288
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 36
- ↑ Revealed in Crowfeather's Trial, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Leafpool's Wish, chapter 5
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 153
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 120
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, page 289
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 230
- ↑ Revealed in Sunrise, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Crookedstar's Promise, page 239
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, page 14
- ↑ Revealed in Dovewing's Silence, chapter 2
Author references
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Leader | Squirrelflight |
Deputy | Lionblaze |
Medicine cats | Jayfeather • Alderheart |
Warriors | Thornclaw • Whitewing • Birchfall • Mousewhisker (Baypaw) • Poppyfrost • Cinderheart (Finchpaw) • Bumblestripe • Blossomfall • Ivypool • Cherryfall • Molewhisker • Lilyheart (Flamepaw) • Dewnose • Stormcloud • Fernsong • Sorrelstripe • Hollytuft • Sparkpelt • Honeyfur • Leafshade • Twigbranch • Finleap • Eaglewing (Myrtlepaw) • Plumstone • Shellfur • Snaptooth • Flywhisker • Bristlefrost • Thriftear • Flipclaw |
Apprentices | Baypaw • Myrtlepaw • Flamepaw • Finchpaw |
Queens | Daisy • Spotfur |
Kits | N/A |
Elders | Graystripe • Brackenfur • Brightheart • Cloudtail |
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