Tom Cat

Thomas "Tom" Cat is the main character of the Tom and Jerry animated franchise, playing both the antagonist and protagonist, depending on the plot. Tom was introduced as a character in a theatrical short series, with his first appearance in Puss Gets the Boot, and subsequently appeared in other media, such as TV series and direct-to-video films. He rarely speaks, relying on a range of vocal effects to express his emotions, which are usually made up of painful yells and screams, originally performed by William Hanna and Clarence Nash, before only Hanna's was used, which are still in use today long after his passing. His most memorable speaking role occurred in Tom and Jerry: The Movie, in which his voice came out from Richard Kind's.

Tom's goal in life is to catch Jerry Mouse, usually to eat him, but sometimes it appears to be the thrill of the chase. While on other occasions, they're bosom buddies. Again, this all depends on the plot.

TV series

 * The Tom & Jerry Show (1975)
 * The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show
 * Tom & Jerry Kids
 * The Tom and Jerry Show (2014)
 * Tom and Jerry in New York
 * Tom and Jerry Time (announced)

Specials

 * Hanna-Barbera's 50th: A Yabba Dabba Doo Celebration

Movies

 * Anchors Aweigh
 * Dangerous When Wet
 * Tom and Jerry: The Movie
 * Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring
 * Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars
 * Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry
 * Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers
 * Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
 * Tom and Jerry: Meet Sherlock Holmes
 * Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz
 * Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
 * Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure
 * Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon
 * Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest
 * Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
 * Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
 * Tom & Jerry
 * Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up

Shorts

 * Tom and Jerry
 * The Mansion Cat

Comics

 * The Flash/Speed Buggy Special (alternate cover)

Video games

 * MultiVersus (announced)