List of Garfield characters
This is a list of characters in the Garfield comic strip, created by Jim Davis, organized by category and date of first appearance.
Main characters
| Image | Character | Description | First appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garfield | The lazy, lasagna-loving orange tabby cat and title character | June 19, 1978 |
 | Jon Arbuckle | Garfield and Odie's dorky owner, a cartoonist | June 19, 1978 |
 | Odie | A yellow beagle, Garfield's companion and occasional victim | August 8, 1978 |
 | Nermal | "The world's cutest kitten" and Garfield's rival | September 3, 1979 |
 | Arlene | Garfield's pink-furred girlfriend | December 17, 1980 |
 | Dr. Liz Wilson | Garfield's veterinarian and Jon's girlfriend | June 26, 1979 |
Supporting characters
| Character | Description | First appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Pooky | Garfield's beloved teddy bear | October 23, 1978 |
| Lyman | Jon's former roommate and Odie's original owner | August 7, 1978 |
| Squeak | A mouse who lives in Jon's house | October 30, 1984 |
| Herman Post | Jon's long-suffering mailman | July 19, 1978 |
| Irma | Owner of the diner Jon and Garfield frequent | June 9, 1979 |
| Binky the Clown | A loud TV personality | September 17, 1986 |
Arbuckle family
| Character | Description | First appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Doc Boy | Jon's younger brother who works on the family farm | May 17, 1983 |
| Mom Arbuckle | Jon's unnamed mother | February 13, 1980 |
| Dad Arbuckle | Jon's unnamed father | February 13, 1980 |
| Grandma Arbuckle | Jon's grandmother | January 25, 1982 |
Garfield's family
| Character | Description | First appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Vic | Garfield's father, introduced in The Garfield Movie (2024) | 2024 |
| Sonja | Garfield's mother | December 11, 1984 |
The Garfield Movie (2024) characters
Main article: The Garfield Movie (2024 film)
| Character | Description | First appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Jinx | The main antagonist, a Persian cat seeking revenge on Vic | 2024 |
| Otto | A Highland bull and former mascot of Lactose Farms | 2024 |
| Roland | A Shar Pei who works for Jinx | 2024 |
| Nolan | A Whippet who works for Jinx | 2024 |