The 22 Most Famous Cartoon Pigs of All Time

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Cartoon expert Grant Cunningham discusses the cutest, coolest, & most unique pigs in animation

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1 Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)

2 Porky Pig (Looney Tunes)

3 Pumbaa (The Lion King)

4 Hamm (Toy Story)

5 Peppa Pig (Peppa Pig)

6 Spider-Ham/Peter Porker (Marvel)

7 Hawk (The Seven Deadly Sins)

8 Pua (Moana)

9 Gunter (Sing)

10 Porco Rosso (Porco Rosso)

11 Oolong (Dragon Ball)

12 Bebop (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

13 Botan (Clannad)

14 Three Little Pigs (Shrek)

15 Tepig (Pokémon)

16 Tonton (Naruto)

17 Olivia (Olivia)

18 Agnes (Animal Crossing)

19 Hen Wen (The Black Cauldron)

20 Piglin (Minecraft)

21 Rosita & Gunter (Sing & Sing 2)

22 Runt (Chicken Little)

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Co-authored by Grant Cunningham and Devin McSween

Last Updated: September 2, 2026 Fact Checked

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Pigs are some of the cutest and smartest animals around, and they’re also the source of inspiration for lots of popular cartoon characters in movies, TV shows, anime, and video games! From talking anthropomorphic pigs to adorable pigs with powers, we’re covering the most iconic pigs of all time below with help from a cartoon expert. Keep reading to see if your favorite made the list!

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Cartoon expert Grant Cunningham says some of his favorite cartoon pigs of all time include Piglet (Winnie the Pooh), Porky Pig (Looney Tunes), Hawk (The Seven Deadly Sins), Tonton (Naruto), and Peppa Pig (Peppa Pig). Other fan favorite cartoon pigs include Spider-Ham (Marvel), Oolong (Dragon Ball), and Pua (Moana).

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Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)

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   Cunningham says Piglet is extremely popular and one of his personal faves. Piglet is the sweet and tiny pig from A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh children’s books who has appeared in many animated films and TV shows. He’s one of Winnie the Pooh’s best friends who also lives in the Hundred Acre Wood. While he’s timid, anxious, and a certified homebody, he comes along with his pals on his adventures and does his best to overcome his fears.

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   Grant Cunningham is a cartoon expert and content creator based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Grant has been creating content around gaming & esports, anime & cosplay, and commentary & entertainment since 2020.
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Porky Pig (Looney Tunes)

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   Cunningham says Porky Pig is one of his favorite cartoon pigs. Porky Pig is one of the most famous characters from the classic Looney Tunes cartoons, and was the studio's first major cartoon star! Besides his iconic line, “Th-Th-Th-That’s all folks,” which plays at the end of each episode, Porky is beloved for his sweetness, shyness, and sensibility…especially in contrast to bolder characters like Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny.

   • Fun fact: Porky Pig has been around since 1935, first appearing in the short I Haven’t Got a Hat (where he looks quite different!).

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Pumbaa (The Lion King)

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   According to Cunningham, Pumbaa belongs on any cartoon pig list. Pumbaa is one of the main characters from The Lion King, who, along with his meerkat bestie Timon, adopts Simba and teaches him how to live a life without worries (aka “hakuna matata”). Despite his exile due to his smelly flatulence, Pumbaa is friendly, supportive, and open-minded. And don’t take his naivety for being dumb—he’s actually quite perceptive!
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Hamm (Toy Story)

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   Hamm is the pink piggy bank from Toy Story and one of Andy’s many toys. While he certainly looks cute, Hamm is sarcastic, sharp-witted, sensible, and a big know-it-all. He is pretty knowledgeable, though, and is responsible for cooking up schemes to get the other toys out of trouble.

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Peppa Pig (Peppa Pig)

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   Cunningham says Peppa is another famous cartoon pig that sticks out in his mind. Peppa is the iconic red dress-wearing protagonist of this adorable British children’s TV show. She’s a loud and playful preschooler who’s curious about the world, constantly going on adventures with her family and friends. She can be a bit bossy and stubborn at times, but that only makes her more relatable!
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Spider-Ham/Peter Porker (Marvel)

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   Peter Porker is a goofy and light-hearted Spider-Man variant from a cartoonish alternate world. He begins as a spider living with his adoptive pig aunt, May Porker. When May accidentally uses one of her atomic inventions on herself, she bites Peter, transforming him into a pig with spider abilities and super intelligence. As Spider-Ham, he begins fighting crime and facing off against villains like Ducktor Doom and the Swinester Six.

   • Spider-Ham is also notable for traveling through the multiverse and helping other Spider-Man variants; he’s one of the heroes who helps Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!

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Hawk (The Seven Deadly Sins)

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   Cunningham says Hawk is a great example of a popular cartoon pig. Hawk is the adorable pink talking pig who works at Melioda’s bar, Boar Hat. And funnily enough, the bar actually resides on the back of Hawk’s mother, Hawk Mama! Hawk is the custodian, whose job is primarily to clean up after dirty customers. He also travels with the rest of the members of the Seven Deadly Sins, and even has transformation powers that enable him to keep up with the powerful group!
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Pua (Moana)

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   Pua is the cutest pink spotted pig and Moana’s animal sidekick on Motunui. Though he can’t talk, he listens to Moana’s troubles and supports her goals, as he just wants to see her be happy. He becomes scared of the ocean after Moana’s first journey out to sea as a child, so he stays behind when Moana goes to find Maui. However, he does join her adventure in Moana 2.

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Gunter (Sing)

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   Gunter is one of the main characters in this animated movie as well as its sequel, Sing 2. He’s a bubbly and energetic pink pig who’s well known for his passion for dancing and singing, as well as his love for spandex outfits. Gunter is one of the biggest cheerleaders for his fellow competitors (and later friends and castmates), inspiring them to be confident and let loose.
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Porco Rosso (Porco Rosso)

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   Porco Rosso is the titular protagonist of this classic Studio Ghibli film. Previously known as Marco Pagot, the former Italian Air Force pilot placed a curse on himself that turned his head into a mustached pig’s head after World War I. The gruff but duty-bound pig now works as a freelance bounty hunter who seeks to destroy evil air pirates.

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Oolong (Dragon Ball)

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   Oolong is a big-eared, talking pig from the Dragon Ball manga and anime series. He’s introduced as an antagonist in Dragon Ball, though Goku and Bulma find his transformation abilities useful and ask him to come on their journey to find the Dragon Balls. He becomes a minor side character in later seasons, where he unwillingly joins in on various adventures with the Dragon Ball Gang.
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Bebop (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

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   Bebop is a mutant warthog with an iconic purple mohawk. He’s a major recurring villain who’s one of Shredder’s agents along with his partner, the mutant rhinoceros Rocksteady. He’s not the smartest, nor is he great at succeeding at his criminal duties, but the goofy character does manage to cause the turtles enough trouble.

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Botan (Clannad)

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   Botan is a tiny brown boar and Kyou Fujibayashi’s pet. She’s best known for the adorable “puhi-puhi” sound she makes when she communicates with other characters. Some characters even think Botan’s cute enough to eat, but luckily Kyou scares them away. In the sequel series, Clannad ~After Story~, Botan appears as a fully grown boar (and is still super sweet).
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Three Little Pigs (Shrek)

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   Known separately as Horst, Dieter, and Heimlich, these three hat-wearing pig brothers appear as minor characters in the various Shrek films. They initially begin as one of the many fairy tale creatures banished to Shrek’s swamp, much to his annoyance. But they actually become close friends with the ogre, notably saving him in Shrek 2, and are invited to Shrek’s wedding, Fiona’s baby shower, and their children’s birthday party.

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Tepig (Pokémon)

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   Tepig is the fire starter Pokémon for the Unova region (Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2). It’s an orange and dark brown ‘mon that, according to the Pokédex, can blast fireballs from its nose and loves roasted berries. In Pokémon the Series: Black and White, Ash saves a sickly Tepig abandoned by its trainer, and after nursing it back to health, invites it to join his team, to which Tepig agrees.

   • Tepig’s evolutions, Pignite and Emboar, are also based on pigs, with the later evolutions looking more like a wild boar.
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Tonton (Naruto)

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   Cunningham says Tonton as another great example of a popular anime pig. Tonton is a stylish pink pig who typically wears a red jacket with a pearl collar. She’s Tsunade’s pet, but when she’s busy, Shizune looks after her. Tonton’s mostly in the anime for looking cute and acting as comedic relief, but she does help out with tracking and surveillance, as she has a powerful sense of smell.

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Olivia (Olivia)

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   Olivia is the titular protagonist of this hit children’s show based on Ian Falconer’s book series. She’s a creative and confident pig who turns her daily activities and routines into fun adventures. Plus, she’s well-known for her iconic red outfits!
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Agnes (Animal Crossing)

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   There are actually quite a few pig villagers from the Animal Crossing video game series, but Agnes has to be one of the cutest. The black and white pig has been around since New Leaf and has a sweet, sisterly personality. She’s tough and protective, and typically easy to befriend if she visits your village!

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Hen Wen (The Black Cauldron)

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   Hen Wen is a major character in this underrated Disney film. While she looks like an ordinary pig, she can actually see the future. She’s responsible for kicking off the film, as her owner, Dallben, uses her powers to discover that the evil Horned King is looking for the Black Cauldron to raise an undead army. And later, the Horned King comes looking for Hen Wen, too!
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Piglin (Minecraft)

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   Piglins are pig-like mobs from the Nether dimension in Minecraft. They’re harmless if you’re wearing golden armor…but if you’re not, they’ll attack you with their swords, crossbows, and spears. They also appeared in A Minecraft Movie as the main antagonists who want to destroy the Overworld.

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Rosita & Gunter (Sing & Sing 2)

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   Cunningham says the theatrical duo Rosita and Gunter are beloved cartoon pigs. These dynamic pig partners appear in the animated musicals Sing and Sing 2. Rosita (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) is an overwhelmed mother who rediscovers her passion for singing, and Gunter (voiced by Nick Kroll) is a spirited dancer who loves wearing sparkly outfits.
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Runt (Chicken Little)

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   According to Cunningham, Runt is one of his favorite cartoon pigs. Runt (voiced by Steve Zahn) appears in Disney's 2005 animated film Chicken Little. He’s known for his anxious personality (often seen breathing into paper bags during panic attacks) and love for singing. He’s also massive in size compared to the other animals in the movie, although he’s actually the smallest pig in his family!

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