Casper facts for kids

Casper is a name that can mean many different things! It's often a name for people, but it can also refer to places, characters in movies, or even a famous cat. Let's explore some of the most interesting things named Casper.

People Named Casper

• Casper was the name of an important ruler of the ancient Maya city of Palenque. He lived a very long time ago, from about 422 to 487 AD.
• Tok Casper was another ancient Maya king. He ruled the city of Quiriguá in Guatemala, starting in 426 AD.
• Casper (born 1982) is a German musician.
• DJ Casper (born 1971) is an American musician. He is famous for creating the "Cha-Cha Slide" dance song.

Places Called Casper

• Casper, Wyoming is a city in the United States. It is the second-largest city in Wyoming.
• Casper Mountain is a mountain that overlooks the city of Casper, Wyoming. It's a popular spot for outdoor activities.

Casper in Entertainment

• Casper the Friendly Ghost is a very famous cartoon character. He is a friendly ghost who tries to make friends with people.
  • The Casper film is a live-action movie based on the friendly ghost character. It came out in 1995.
  • There are also several Casper video games that are based on the 1995 movie.
• Casper is the name of one of three parts of a special computer in the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Other Uses of Casper

• Casper was the name of the Apollo Command/Service Module for the Apollo 16 space mission. This spacecraft traveled to the Moon in 1972.
• Casper (cat) was a real cat (born around 1997, died 2010) who became famous. He was known for riding on buses in Plymouth, England, by himself!
• Casper College is a college located in Casper, Wyoming, in the United States.
• Casper (skateboarding) is a cool skateboarding trick. It involves flipping the board and landing on it in a special way.