Catra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Catra
Masters of the Universe character
Catra in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
First appearance	The Secret of the Sword
Created by	Filmation
Voiced by	Melendy Britt (1985) AJ Michalka (2018–2020) Juliet Donenfeld (2018–2020; Young)
Information
Aliases	C’yra of D’riluth III Princess of Purrsia
Gender	Female
Title	Force Captain

Catra is a fictional character from the Masters of the Universe world. She first appeared in the She-Ra: Princess of Power cartoon series from 1985. In this show, she was a villain and a leader in the Evil Horde.

Later, in the 2018 reboot series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Catra started as a main villain. She was a big challenge for the heroes for most of the show. But in the last season, she changed and became an ally to them. By the end of the series, she also showed her deep care for the main hero, Adora.

In both animated series, Catra holds the title of Force-Captain of Hordak's Evil Horde. This was the same position Adora had before she left the Horde. In the first series, Catra had some magic powers. She wore a special mask that let her turn into a purple panther-like creature. She could also control all cats with her mind. In the newer series, she naturally has cat-like features. These include a tail, big furry ears, and sharp claws.

Catra in She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985)

In the 1985 She-Ra: Princess of Power cartoon, Catra was one of Hordak's helpers. Hordak was the leader of the Evil Horde. When the Princess of Power toys came out, Catra became She-Ra's main enemy.

Catra's Story and Powers

Catra got her powers from a special magical mask. This mask originally belonged to the Queen of the Magicats. The Magicats were a race of cat-like people. Hordak captured their Queen and took her mask. He then gave it to Catra.

With the mask, Catra gained extra cat-like abilities. She could also change into a large purple panther. To transform, she would slide the mask from her forehead over her eyes. In her cat form, she could still talk and was much stronger.

After Adora left the Horde to become She-Ra, Catra took her place as Force-Captain. Catra often tried to work alone, showing she didn't always need Hordak. She even tried to betray Hordak to Skeletor once. Catra didn't get along well with other female villains in the Horde. She had a strong rivalry with Scorpia.

Catra also had a power called Freezefire. This power let her shoot an energy beam that could freeze targets in ice. However, she later lost the knowledge of how to use this power.

Clawdeen the Lion

Catra also had a pet lion named Clawdeen. Clawdeen was a pink lion. She appeared only once in the 1985 series. In that episode, Clawdeen helped the Horde scare rebels into traps. But Bow managed to trap Clawdeen, and she wasn't seen again in the cartoon.

In some of the Ladybird books, Clawdeen was a female "giant cat" who could talk. She was Catra's way of traveling around.

Catra in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020)

In the 2018 series, Catra and Adora grew up together. They were childhood friends in the Horde. Their trainer, Shadow Weaver, was like a mother figure to them. Shadow Weaver often treated Catra badly, but Adora always tried to protect her. Even so, Catra felt that Shadow Weaver favored Adora.

Catra knew that the Horde was manipulating them. But she accepted it to achieve her own goals. When Adora left the Horde, Catra refused to join her. She felt betrayed by Adora's choice. Catra believed Adora was too idealistic, wanting to save everyone. Catra couldn't understand or accept that. This difference became a central part of their story.

Rising Through the Horde

After Adora left, Catra saw a chance to prove herself to the Horde. She quickly became a Force Captain under Lord Hordak. Catra's plan to capture Adora failed. However, she managed to get the clever Princess Entrapta to join the Horde. This gave the Horde new technology for their plans to conquer Etheria. Even though this plan also failed, Catra impressed Hordak. She replaced Shadow Weaver as his second-in-command.

Challenges and Betrayals

During the second and third seasons, Hordak started to lose trust in Catra. He thought she was too arrogant. He also felt she put her personal feelings before the Horde's goals. When Shadow Weaver was about to be sent away, she tricked Catra into helping her escape. As punishment, Catra was sent on a dangerous mission to a harsh desert called the Crimson Waste.

In the desert, Catra became the leader of a group of bandits. She thought about leaving the Horde for her new life. But when she learned that Shadow Weaver had joined the rebels, her anger and jealousy towards Adora made her return to the Horde. Catra became obsessed with getting revenge. She activated Hordak's dangerous portal, even knowing it could destroy the planet. Then, she blamed Entrapta for its failure.

A Change of Heart

In the fourth season, Catra convinced Hordak to let her lead the Horde's war efforts. She hired a shapeshifting mercenary named Double Trouble to cause problems for the Rebellion. The Horde won many battles, but Catra still felt unhappy. Her need to prove herself pushed away her few remaining friends.

When Hordak learned the truth about Entrapta's exile from Double Trouble, he attacked Catra. But Catra managed to stop him. Double Trouble then switched sides, helping the Rebellion. Their words about Catra's flaws caused her to break down emotionally. She finally accepted her defeat. At the end of the season, Catra was taken aboard the ship of Horde Prime, Hordak's creator. Glimmer was also there. Catra managed to convince Horde Prime not to destroy Etheria.

At the start of the fifth and final season, Catra was a prisoner on Horde Prime's ship. She began to think about her past actions. This thinking led her to try and save Glimmer's life, even if it meant sacrificing her own. This act of kindness encouraged Glimmer, Adora, Bow, and Entrapta to rescue Catra. After her rescue, Catra changed her ways. She actively fought alongside Adora and her friends.

In the series finale, Catra went with Adora to the Heart of Etheria. It was when Catra showed her deep feelings for Adora that Adora was able to free Etheria's magic from Horde Prime. Throughout the series, it was clear that Adora and Catra had a very special connection. In the series finale, this connection was confirmed when they shared a moment of deep understanding and affection.

See also

In Spanish: Catra para niños