Panthro


Panthro is a fictional character of the ThunderCats franchise.

1985 series

Panthro is a mechanic and elder of the Thundercats. He was played by Earle Hyman. Panthro is based on a Panther.

2011 series

Panthro is a soldier of the Thunderian Army who disappeared. In this version he is larger and more muscular than the supporting cast. He is portrayed by Kevin Michael Richardson. Panthro also cannot swim.

''Thundercats Roar''

Panthro appears in the 2020 version of ThunderCats.

In popular culture

Panthro was part of a comedy skit for Saturday Night Live with Chadwick Boseman in 2019.

Reception

Panthro has received a mixed reception by critics. Some have praised the character for being racially inclusive. Other critics have complained that the character has stereotypical African American traits. io9 ranked Panthro the 7th best ThunderCats character. Comic Book Resources ranked Panthro the 7th worst ThunderCats character.