Sly Cooper (character) facts for kids

A cosplayer dressed up as Sly.

Sly Cooper is the main hero of the popular video game series that shares his name. He is a clever raccoon known for his amazing thieving skills. The voice actor Kevin Miller brings Sly to life in all the games.

Who is Sly Cooper?

Sly Cooper comes from a long line of master thieves. His family has passed down their secrets for generations. These secrets are all written in a special book called the Thievius Raccoonus. This book teaches all the tricks and moves of the Cooper clan.

Sly's Early Life

Sly was raised by his father, Conner Cooper. Conner taught Sly all about their family's unique heritage. He also taught Sly how to use the Thievius Raccoonus. One night, a group of bad guys called the Fiendish Five attacked. Their leader, Clockwerk, was very powerful. The Fiendish Five defeated Conner and stole the valuable Thievius Raccoonus.

After this sad event, Sly was sent to an orphanage. There, he met two friends who would become his loyal teammates. One was Bentley, a super smart turtle who plans all their missions. The other was Murray, a strong and kind hippo who helps with the heavy lifting. Together, they form a great team.

Sly's Personality

Sly Cooper is a very cool and charming character. He is smooth and confident, always knowing what to say. People often like him right away because he is so friendly. Even though he is a thief, he has a strong sense of what is right. He usually steals from other criminals, making him a kind of hero. He is also very loyal to his friends, Bentley and Murray.