Splinter
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Creation & Design

Splinter was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird as a mentor figure for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, embodying wisdom and martial arts expertise.

Early Years

Originally a human named Hamato Yoshi, he was transformed into a mutant rat after exposure to mutagen. He trained the Turtles in ninjutsu after they were also mutated.

Character Development

Over the years, Splinter has evolved from a mere mentor to a complex character with deep emotional ties to the Turtles, often facing moral dilemmas and the consequences of his past.

Cultural Reception

Splinter has been well-received as a beloved character in the TMNT franchise, praised for his wisdom and depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Hamato Yoshi
Aliases:
Master Splinter, Sensei
Species:
Mutant rat
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Foot Clan (former)
Abilities:
Martial arts mastery, Ninjutsu, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Bo staff
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
gray

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

Mirage • 1984 • Vol. 1
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1st team appearance and origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo

1st appearance of Splinter, the Turtles' mentor

1st appearance and death of the Shredder

First printing: 3,000 copies

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9

Mirage • 1986 • Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance of Splinter

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3

Mirage • 1988 • Vol. 1
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Variant second printing cover art by Peter Laird

Includes an additional back-up story

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5

IDW • 2011 • Vol. 5
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Variant cover art by Dan Duncan

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #59

IDW • 2016 • Vol. 5
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Death of Splinter

1st cover appearance of Jennika

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13

IDW • 2025 • Vol. 2
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1st appearance of Ujigami, the resurrected form of Splinter

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