This list of fictional rodents is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals and covers all rodents, including beavers, mice, chipmunks, Gophers, guinea pigs, hamsters, marmots, prairie dogs, porcupines and squirrels, as well as extinct or prehistoric species. Rodents, particularly rats and mice, feature in literature, myth and legend. The North American Salish people have an epic tale in which the Beaver, rejected by Frog Woman, sings a rain-power song that results in a disastrous flood.
Mickey Mouse, the cheerful, anthropomorphic cartoon character, was a tremendous success for The Walt Disney Company in 1928. Mice feature in some of Beatrix Potter's small books, including The Tale of Two Bad Mice (1904), The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse (1910), The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse (1918), and The Tailor of Gloucester (1903), which last was described by J. R. R. Tolkien as perhaps the nearest to his idea of a fairy story, the rest being "beast-fables". Among Aesop's Fables are The Frog and the Mouse and The Lion and the Mouse.
Literature
Character/sSpeciesAuthorWorkNotesRattyWater RatKenneth GrahameThe Wind in the WillowsTempletonRatE. B. WhiteCharlotte's WebReepicheepMouseC. S. LewisThe Chronicles of NarniaReepicheep is a minor character in Prince Caspian, a major character in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and appears briefly in The Last Battle.Tucker MouseMouseGeorge SeldenCricket in Times SquareTucker appears in three additional books by George Selden: Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse Tucker's Countryside and Harry Cat's Pet Puppy.RalphMouseBeverly ClearyThe Mouse and the MotorcycleRalph appears in two additional books by Beverly Cleary: Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse.Miss Bianca and BernardMouseMargery SharpThe Rescuers and its eight follow-upsMatthiasMouseBrian JacquesRedwallMatthias is an anthropomorphic mouse, appearing in the Redwall series. Later called Matthias the Warrior, Matthias is a male mouse of Redwall AbbeyGeronimo StiltonMouseElisabetta DamiGeronimo StiltonDespereauxMouseKate DiCamilloThe Tale of DespereauxAngelina BallerinaMouseKatharine HolabirdAngelina BallerinaA young mouse with a passion for dancing. Lives in the fictional town Chipping Cheddar, similar to 1920s London.PoppyMouseAviPoppyA young deer mouse living in a forest trying to stay safe from the clutches of a nefarious owl.AlgernonMouseDaniel KeyesFlowers for AlgernonAlgernon is a laboratory mouse who has undergone surgery to increase his intelligence.BasilMouseEve TitusBasil of Baker StreetLater adapted to the animated film The Great Mouse DetectiveMaisyMouseLucy CousinsMaisy (book series)The main character of the book series by Lucy Cousins, Maisy also featured in the TV series based on the book series. Maisy is a white mouse who lives in an orange house with a red roof.
Comics
Character/sSpeciesComicNotesHammySquirrelOver the HedgeA hyperactive squirrel, Hammy is the least intelligent, though also the most lovable character in the strip, spouting random comments at random moments. His comments usually state an unusually short lecture on a topic of little interest to the other characters. The character started the strip as "Hammy," but the character was replaced by "Sammy."Princess Sally AcornChipmunkSonic the HedgehogThe co-leader of the Freedom Fighters alongside Sonic. She was created as a character for the Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon, and then used in the comic as well. As Princess to the King he once overthrew, and now leader of a rebellion, Robotnik views her as a threat. She wishes to overthrow Robotnik and free her father from the void. A romantic relationship is often shown with Sonic, though often feelings towards other characters, such as Geoffrey St. John, and Monkey Kahn, have arisen as well.RatRatPearls Before SwineRat is a narcissistic, misanthropic rat and an antihero. He frequently breaks the fourth wall, as well as being aware of his existence as a fictional comic strip character. Because of this, Rat is often critical of the comic strip's style and artwork as well as the other characters in the strip and many other living things. Rat is an insensitive character in the strip, whose interactions with others are typically sarcastic, condescending, self-centered, insulting and sometimes violent.RatbertRatDilbertRatbert first appeared in a lab and escaped to Dilbert's home, albeit without Dilbert's welcome. Scott Adams had intended for the character to appear for a single arc, but he returned by popular demand. For a long time, Ratbert struggled to find love and respect at home or in a workplace. His innocence and cuteness won the sympathy of the audience and eventually Adams himself, so Dilbert accepted him as part of the family.
Folklore and mythology Character/sOriginNotesPérez the MouseRatoncito PérezA figure popular in Spanish and Hispanic American cultures, similar to the tooth fairy. Adapted into an animated film titled The Hairy Tooth Fairy.Mouse1001 Arabian Nights (Volume 3, 150)The Mouse and the IchneumonMouse1001 Arabian Nights (Volume 3, 151)The Flea and the MouseROUS1001 Arabian Nights (Volume 9, 901–902)The Mouse and the CatMouseAesop's FablesThe Lion and the MouseMouseHickory Dickory DockMouseThe Giant TurnipMakes a difference in pulling out the firmly rooted vegetableRatThis Is the House That Jack BuiltThis is the Rat that ate the malt, that lay in the house that Jack builtThe Mouse KingThe Nutcracker and the Mouse KingAn evil seven-headed mouse king that seeks to destroy the Nutcracker.RatChinese zodiacThe first of the zodiac years.RatatoskrNorse mythologyA squirrel who lives on Yggdrasil, the world tree. It ferries messages between the eagle at the top and the dragon Nidhogg down at the roots.
Film Character/sSpeciesFilmNotesHubert FlynnRatRatA man who is transformed into a rat by unknown nature and his family tries to cope with the change.Mouse MouseMouse HuntA smart mouse determined to stay in an old house and avoid the house owners who are trying to rid him in order to auction their property.RemyRatRatatouilleThe main protagonist. Remy is a rat who dreams of becoming a chef. He befriends Linguini, a worker at a famous Parisian restaurant, and assists him in his culinary career.Mrs. BrisbyMouseThe Secret of NIMHMain protagonist. Mother mouse who attempts to save home and children from danger.RoddyRatFlushed AwayA pampered pet rat who is forced out of his posh London home.SebastianRatThe Suicide SquadThe pet rat of Ratcatcher 2 which is always with her.G-ForceGuinea pigG-ForceA team of specially trained guinea pig agents who work for the FBI. They consist of Darwin, Blaster, and Juarez.BuckyHamsterG-ForceA hamster who resides in a pet shop and has disdain towards G-Force. Voiced by Steve Buscemi.SocratesRatWillardA rat who makes fast friends with Willard Stiles in both 1971's Willard and the 2003 remake of the same name.BenRatBenA rat befriended by a lonely young boy. Ben leads a colony trained by the character Willard Stiles in the prior film Willard.HammySquirrelOver the HedgeAn overactive squirrel obsessed with cookies.Stuart LittleMouseStuart LittleA mouse adopted by a human family. Voiced by Michael J. Fox.SurlySquirrelThe Nut Job and The Nut Job 2: Nutty by NatureA selfish purple squirrel who is an outcast who finds a nut shop. Voiced by Will Arnett.Jaq and Gus GusMouseCinderellaTalking mice, both voiced by Jimmy Macdonald.Fievel MousekewitzMouseAn American TailA sweet and innocent baby mouse, newly immigrated to America from Russia. Voiced by Phillip Glasser and Thomas Dekker.AbigailMouseOnce Upon a ForestA headstrong wood mouse and the leader of the Furlings. Voiced by Ellen Blain.
Music Character/sSpeciesSongArtistNotes Gerald the Mouse Mouse "Bike" Pink Floyd/Syd Barrett A homeless aging mouse. The mouse who ran up the clock Mouse "Hickory Dickory Dock" Traditional A mouse who ran up the clock until it struck one, after which it ran down again. La souris verte Mouse "Une Souris Verte" Traditional A green mouse. The Three Blind Mice Mouse "Three Blind Mice" Traditional Three blind mice who run after the farmer's wife, only for her to cut off their tails with a carving knife. Ben Rat"Ben" Don Black The theme song of the film Ben. Performed by Lee Montgomery and Michael Jackson over the end credits. It won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 1972.Various Rats, BenRat"Rats"Pearl JamA track on the album Vs. mentions the character from its titular film Ben. Edder stated that "Rats" is about the idea that "rats are probably a hell of a lot more admirable" than humans. Harvey the Wonder Hamster Hamster "Harvey the Wonder Hamster" "Weird Al" Yankovic A hamster who neither bites nor squeals, known for running on a hamster wheel.Hampton the HampsterHampster"Hampsterdance"
Television
Character/sSpeciesTelevision showNotesChuck GopherGopherGophers!The head of the Gopher family. Played by Lou Hirsch.FarfourMouseTomorrow's PioneersA Mickey Mouse lookalike and the host of the Arabic children’s television program.FranRed squirrelHigglytown HeroesA female red squirrel and Kip’s pet.Gordon T. GopherGopherGordon the GopherFirst appeared on presenting television shows in 1985–1987 with Phillip Schofield on the interstitial or in-vision continuity programme The Broom Cupboard. His main puppeteer was Paul Smith.HammyHamsterTales of the RiverbankCurious and kind and lives in an old boot on the Riverbank.LinnyGuinea pigWonder Pets!A female Guinea pig, leader of the Wonder Pets.Nobert, Zazi and LeonMouseThe Magic Library/BookmiceThree mice, live secretly behind the walls of the neighbourhood library.RatinhoRatCastelo Rá-Tim-BumRatinho is a recurring character of the show known for singing the song "Banho É Bom" (lit. Taking a Bath is Good). Even though the show was live-action, his sections were animated.Rattus RattusRatHorrible Histories (2009 TV series)Rattus is the primary host and official mascot of the TV series. Voiced by John Eccleston.Rattus P. RattusRatThe FeralsA puppet character. He is a black rat with Ochre eyes, a mischievous sense of humour, has a love of foul odors and wears a leather jacket. He is the leader of the ferals. Rizzo the RatRatThe Muppet ShowA recurring character in the show and Gonzo's partner in films.Roland RatRatVariousPopular British television puppet character.TutterHouse mouseBear in the Big Blue HouseA small blue mouse who is a friend of Bear.Warehouse MouseMouseImagination MoversXaropinhoRatPrograma do RatinhoA puppy character controlled by Eduardo Mascarenhas. He is known for his dark humor and sound effects.
Animation