Knothead and Splinter facts for kids

Knothead and Splinter are the fun-loving nephew and niece of the famous cartoon character Woody Woodpecker. They are known for their playful adventures and often help Woody out of tricky situations.

Knothead and Splinter first appeared in a cartoon called Get Lost!. Before their cartoon debut, they were in the New Funnies comic books. Back then, Knothead was named Nuthead, and Splinter was actually a boy! But in 1949, Nuthead became Knothead, and Splinter became a girl.

In the late 1950s, Knothead and Splinter became very popular. They appeared in both animated cartoons and comic books. They also showed up in The New Woody Woodpecker Show much later.

Meet the Voices Behind the Characters

Many talented voice actors have brought Knothead and Splinter to life over the years.

Original Voices

• June Foray voiced both Knothead and Splinter from 1956 to 1965. She was a very famous voice actress!
• Grace Stafford, who also voiced Woody Woodpecker, took over the roles in 1970.

Modern Voices

• E. G. Daily and Nika Futterman have voiced Knothead and Splinter since 1999. They continue to bring these characters to new audiences.

Their First Cartoon Adventure

Knothead and Splinter's very first cartoon was Get Lost!. In this cartoon, they use their cleverness to outsmart a not-so-smart cat. The cat's voice was provided by Don Messick, another well-known voice actor.

Other Characters They Met

During their time, Knothead and Splinter sometimes met or were compared to other famous cartoon duos. These included characters like Heckle and Jeckle, Chip 'n Dale, and the Goofy Gophers. They all brought their own kind of mischief and fun to the cartoon world!

See also

In Spanish: Pájaro Loco para niños