Who is ThunderCats' Panthro? The Strongest Thunderian!

This video explores the abilities, powers, and origin of the ThunderCats animated series, Marvel Comics, and Wildstorm / DC Comics character "Panthro." From regularly being the second eldest of the ThunderCats from Thunderian nobility, serving as the chief engineer and pilot of most ThunderCats vehicles from the Thunderian Flagship to the iconic Thundertank, easily displaying his apex superhuman strength and martial arts fighting skills compared to most others of his humanoid feline species, giving guidance to the young Lion-O as the inexperienced leader became the true "Lord of the ThunderCats," briefly being captured by the Driller mechanoid robot to be cloned by Mumm-Ra, using his uniquely clawed nunchucks to wreak havoc against the Plun-Darr mutants and other villains that menace Third Earth and New Thundera, to always being the perfect mix of brains and brawn for his ThunderCats team; Let's take a look at this integral part of the classic ThunderCats franchise, and the strongest member of the Thunderian species. This includes a short, canon character biography and my own opinionated "Sage Rating," which I use to give ratings of comic book and science fiction characters.
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#NewSage

[@morty215fightclubbringyour7]

I love how he put respect on the original voice actor 👏 by showing his face at the end his voice will forever be panthro to me the ThunderCats and me turn 37 this year

[@cdestine]

The Cosby show grandfather did his voice?!!

[@morty215fightclubbringyour7]

@@cdestine yes

[@m2dizzle486]

Same here

[@Lee-ed9wv]

@@cdestine yuuuuuuup

[@terrellking5119]

I'll be 37 with you guys too 9/30

[@andrewgarrett1356]

A 9 out of 10 is a great score, but I think he more than deserves a 10 out of 10. He's Panthro for God's sake!

[@rockk78]

A definite 10. I'm my opinion, he is THE THUNDERCAT OF THUNDERCATS!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Gudsur]

Exactly! Lion-O and all of the other Thundercats couldn't function properly without him. New Sage forgot to mention that Panthro also built their headquarters, and Willy Kit and Willy Kat's hoverboards

[@alanguages]

I always viewed Panthro as the martial artist/ ninja of the Thundercats. The clawed nunchuks in the intro was the giveaway.

[@infernohellknight]

You forgot he has probably the best music theme of all the characters and he is actually the Man At Arms of the team.

[@charlesfaulknerjr7841]

His theme song is actually my ringtone

[@RoninAliNowOn]

Yes!

[@keyopronin4134]

Damn, your Statement is Gospel.

[@Hinatachan360]

His theme does slap the hardest.

[@rayloc420]

was actually gonna mention this too

[@stryfespoint304]

Awesome take on the character and he's kinda like the B.A Baracus of the Thundercats and kudos to you for highlighting the late yet great Earle Hyman.

[@sheldonsmith1739]

He was always one of my favorite. The only black thunder cat

[@blackjesus6433]

Panthro is a brotha ✊🏾🙏🏾

[@kratoscraken5614]

Panthro was actually considered the most deadly Thundercat. Thundarian armies came for his training and advice which is why in the comics and animation everyone wanted to capture or control Panthro because he's the key. There's a reason he's called "The Lethal Weapon" and "Panthro the Deadly" 💪👍💪

[@rockk78]

Facts.

[@kratoscraken5614]

@@rockk78 agreed mate 👍

[@Always_on_Cue]

💯% he was even more dangerous in the remake

[@kratoscraken5614]

@@Always_on_Cue FAX!!!!!!👍

[@yoooo790]

I agree as well.

[@charlesfaulknerjr7841]

Vast superhuman strength master of all fighting arts

[@niggmac]

WoooooOoooo!

[@charlesfaulknerjr7841]

​@@niggmac Wooooooooo

[@silverwindfox15]

Omg panthro is so awesome. I always liked him better than the rest, especially in 2011 and original series. A perfect example of both brains and brawn.

[@andrewgarrett1356]

I loved him in ThunderCats 2011. I especially love how they made him the biggest, and a seasoned war vet who acts like a mentor to everyone. His most badass moment was hands down when he sacrificed both of his arms to kill his archenemy and just said, "Worth it." The robot arms he got afterwards enhanced his badass factor.

[@TheNotoriousPunk3709]

@@andrewgarrett1356 I loved the ThunderCats 2011 show. I really wish there was a season 2

[@andrewgarrett1356]

@@TheNotoriousPunk3709 You and me both, dude. I'm sick of awesome shows getting the shaft because companies think they aren't the right brand for the right demographic.

[@Jason5818UI]

RIP Earle Hyman original voice of Panthro

[@NewSage]

💯😎👊🏽🙏🏽

[@SodaPopinksi]

I always saw him as The "black" thundercat.

[@keithbaucum7156]

Yes he is black. Lion O should be black too

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

I think we all did

[@thekingofhearts4711]

fuckin right goddammit we'll take him lol

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

@@keithbaucum7156 facts black people are the Lion tribe of Judah

[@cdestine]

#facts

[@LordProteus]

I like it when the intellectual expert is also the strongest. Another example is Rhinox from Beast Wars. It makes sense that an intelligent Person would rationalize that they should hone their bodies as well as their minds.

[@Sunstar808]

My family and I always considered Panthro as representing the Black Panther a Black cat even down to the baldy. Appreciated him as a good strong intelligent brotha.

[@edaniels240]

Of all the characters, Panthro will always be a majority's fan favorite

[@thewolf01x95]

Man we need a thundercats movie like yesterday...

[@kratoscraken5614]

Favorite character hands down. He would give Snake-Eyes and even Batman a run for their money. I can still hear his personal theme now lol. Genius bruiser, nice touch 💪👍💪

[@goatjamesizbrixmoneysauce4207]

He’s a thundercat he’ll eat Batman and Snake eyes

[@matthewharris5232]

I loved thunder cats when I was a kid. A live action movie needs to happen.

[@kingsupreme3146]

My favorite Thundercat, Panthro was, to me, the underrated Thundercat; I found that sometimes they depicted him as a muscle head who occasionally build things. I know it seems like I'm being overly critical, but like I said this is my favorite Thundercat. I say again bro, and again and again but very much so mean it each and every time; you can't help but bring the greatness...again, every time. May the blessings of GOD continue to shine in you, keep bring us this greatness, I love it and I appreciate you for it; keep being and doing you, my brother. All praise, glory and blessings be to the most high, awesome, loving, almighty, true and living GOD for all of HIS blessings that HE bestows upon us HIS family in CHRIST JESUS in the name of our Lord and savior JESUS CHRIST by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT. Again, I mean and say to you, I continue to and will always pray and ask of GOD that HE bless and always...forever shine upon / within you my brother New Sage (GOD bless you my brother truly in JESUS CHRIST name). Stay encouraged, keep inspiring all to greatness as you do and stay frosty cause they don't get cooler than you...one love peace my brother.

[@NewSage]

Yeah. Panthro was, definitely, a low-key juggernaut! 💪🏽😏 Probably my 2nd fav of the show. 👍🏼 Thanks for the consistent prayers and uplifting, brother! May the LORD bless your weekend and keep you uplifted, as well. He may even choose to make you 🧊 😎 while "chillin" too! 😁👊🏽

[@clintsaines9274]

Panthro is the man of arms of version of thunder cats

[@sorexlozen8968]

My favorites swapped quite a lot when it came to the Thundercats because I loved each and everyone of them soo much as a kid. But one thing was certain, I liked Panthro the most. No matter which character I focused on the most in a certain time period, every time he was on screen I loved it. Don’t get me started on when he showed up with the Thundertank. Badass. The music would kick in and I would squeal. I loved his character design, his personality, and his voice was just **Chefs kiss**

[@KB-qk1ic]

Panthro was favorite growing up. Even when playing with the action figures

[@jackieanderson9408]

This was always my favorite panther.👌💪

[@marcelljackson2868]

Pantro was my favorite when I was a kid watching the cartoon back in the day

[@bryananderson9643]

Everytime I hear his name I think of the heavy metal group"PANTERA"! In my "Beavis and Butt-Head" voice

[@dannytarver4533]

Yep. Being a 70's baby growing up in the 80's was the greatest. Got to see the start of so many great things people take for granted now...was a thing of beauty. You almost made me drop one SAGE🥲

[@NewSage]

You know I got you, bro! 😎👊🏽

[@dannytarver4533]

@@NewSage my man, still my favorite KZbinr!!😎👊🏽

[@lnt1984]

My favorite Thundercat

[@XMachete]

Pretty thorough, although I do have one note: Tygra is indeed brilliant. He is a scientist and an architect. He did not, however, create the designs of Panthro's machines. Kudos on covering that he is nobility, and was shorter than the other TCats. And you covered the Spitting Image story, nice! I wish I'd known you were doing this project, I could've provided a huge collection of fan art for you to choose from but you did have a solid selection. I saw you throwing the 2011 fans a bone at the end, but thank you for leaving the 2011 lore out of this video. And I'd rate the character 10, but I'm a biased fan, lol. Upvoted & Subscribed just for this video.

[@allopez8563]

Panthro taught Lion-O the art of Pumping Iron.

[@TeresaCabreraAliaga]

you think panthro is very handsome

[@metatronblack]

I remember the 80s and loved the Thundercats

[@07youngad]

That last photo of Panthro and his voice actor nearly brought a tear to my eyes

[@Hazelgrneyes]

And he was voiced by Earle Hyman. Our suspicions, as a kid, of Panthro were true after all! Loved what you did at the end!👍🏾

[@kevsnoop81]

Confirmed all our suspicions bro. Panthro was one of us😁✊🏾

[@Hazelgrneyes]

@@kevsnoop81 yes, sir!

[@LucaBrasi2879]

Haha word!

[@Hinatachan360]

Good old' Grandpa Huxtable.

[@johnathan2684]

Nicely done. You flashed the voice actor at the end of the video. I knew that voice sounded familiar. Great vid!

[@roncuyos1595]

Awesome work New Sage. My favorite Thundercat 🤜🤛

[@elijahrussjr]

Two down 7 more to go! Rest in peace to actor Earl Heyman The Voice of Panthreo. He was The Baddest of Them All! I would like to see if you do one of all ThunderCats! This was one of my favorite cartoon shows! I Still live by the code of thundera of: Justice, truth, and loyalty to this very day! Good work brother!

[@Hinatachan360]

Panthro had the smoothest character theme. I love listening to it and playing it on my keyboard.

[@slimkillah76]

Thank you for showing a picture of the voice actor at the end.❤❤

[@damianstarks3338]

Another great review of another iconic thunder cats character.

[@LARRYLONGSTRETH]

Lion-O is my favorite but Panthro is probably number 2. Always thought they were a cool duo. Loved when Lion-O proved stronger in the trials.

[@joelwidgins6329]

The Best Thundercat Paws Down🙌

[@DXIII_365]

We back at it again Sage. I’ll give panthro a strong 9. Edit: Once again Sage, great minds thinking alike!! Keep the videos coming bro.

[@NewSage]

🤓👊🏽 Yep! Great minds, bro... Great minds!

[@tankentertainment4175]

@@NewSage I love your content man, keep it coming with the thunder cats please. I definitely wanna learn bout Cheetarah she is my favorite

[@jopiaspieder1184]

Thanks for doing this video, Panthro_2001 is my favorite Thundercat

[@vincentfranklin17]

My favorite Thunder Cat! Cheetara is # 2.

[@ogb8637]

Thanks for always wishing we have a great day. Like wise. He’s my 2nd favorite Thunder Cat

[@aimforthesky6095]

Panthro was always my favorite thundercat.

[@ladonte1980]

Can't wait till a live action movie comes out about this series!

[@lukeashenden9362]

I have watched all your videos and I've got to say I've liked them all you are brilliant you get straight to the point and your info is on point and very insightful but the best part in my opinion is the vast array of characters you cover alot I've never heard of my favourite so far being Tribulus

[@emotee3523]

New Sage, I've missed your videos King.✊🏿 love the vid, so much nostalgia🔥🔥😊✊🏿✊🏿

[@marvinhurley2752]

Always been my favourite thundercat

[@lt8473]

There whole team lit. You can’t say that about most teams!

[@Rodeo_Wizard]

Another Thundercats video!?!?! Okay, I really like them. Does this mean there's gonna be a new Thundercats animated show??? If Yes, then I'm uber excited.

[@syazwanmustapah2826]

Thundercats Roar 2.

[@leroypowell3]

Ohhh! so that's why his voice sounded so familiar. The Grandad from The Cosby Show did him! Panthro is my dude.

[@cantrell662]

My favorite thundercat

[@kevsnoop81]

My man you just put smiles on a bunch of black 80s kids faces😁✊🏾. We all knew it too lol.

[@josephwashington5326]

I love these type of vids! Keep it up bro.

[@patricklacey4946]

My favorite thunder cat, the nunchuck!

[@donaldroberson9522]

Who casually lift a tank like they are going on a walk man Panthro is the one.

[@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg]

"Don't you ever disrespect me lookin' like Panthro, ya heard?"

[@fslayer1290]

Also, amongst the Blerd Community he’s considered to be “ The Black One” of the Thundercats; I’m sure you know, though. 😊

[@AboveOmnipotence]

LOL Yup!

[@gds481300]

To the true fans,Panthro was considered the only black thundercat. He was the enforcer,the regulator and point man.

[@Remorsefulz]

Love your videos New Sage they make my day!

[@NewSage]

Glad to hear that! 😁👍🏼

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Excellent

[@NewSage]

🥈🎉 2nd to the party today, bro! Good to see you here early! 😎👊🏽

[@OmegaKingHyperionPX9]

he's was my 2nd or 3rd favorite of the ThunderCats

[@brianmoore1011]

Panthro was my favorite Thundercat. At #2 was Loin-O & Tigra. Can you do stories on Linx-O, Bengali, & Pumyra

[@Oni_Anbu]

Thank you he's my favorite

[@mikecollier80]

Thank you for showing who did the voice of panthro

[@mikecollier80]

R.I.P EARLE HYMAN

[@Saveyourbs]

Lmao at Cliff Huxtable daddy at the end. 😂😂😂😂

[@RaheimFender]

Love the fact that you’re doing the videos on the Thundercats so weird I have to watch it everyday ever since I was a child and the episodes never get old never get boring and I have the action figures new and old 🫣

[@bjblack43]

The grandfather on the cosbys talked for him tht was dope

[@Hinatachan360]

When Thundercats came out my oldest brother was a martial artist. His weapon of choice was nunchaku. Panthro looked a lot like my brother too, so I would brag to all my classmates that my big bro was Panthro. 😂

[@courtneyfranklin3058]

Keep it up the great work BROTHER

[@kane99560]

My favorite Thundercat😀

[@larrydean9737]

Hello, bro! Long time subscriber! You do a great job! May we please have more videos focused on black/dark skinned characters? I know it’s not popular, but a lot of us would appreciate it! Thank you! Keep up the great work!!!

[@emmanuelmontperous3537]

Salute On these Thundercat videos🙌🏽🙌🏽💯💯🔥🔥

[@warllockmasterasd9142]

MUmRAAAAAAAAAAA the EVERLIVING. This is very important when saying his name.

[@Lemurai]

Panthro was the only brotha in the series, I had to look out😂

[@AAVVVAAADDAAAKAAADAVRAAA]

That's nice ain't nobody ever talk about thundercats

[@KAS6558]

Deseves a 10 rating as far as I'm concerned!

[@DudePositive]

1985. Great year.

[@edaniels240]

Panthro also has a sense of humor

[@samuelhuger755]

a cool crossover black panther/ panthro. imo panthro would be the 2nd black thundercat, lion-o would be the 1st since lions are from africa.

[@ciphbudd7102]

The Side by Side with the Cosby Grandpa. 💀👍🏾

[@megagrey]

So just HOW strong is Panthro, and by extension Lion-O? It's never really explained as far as I can tell. Are we talking the Spider-Man/Beast range of 10 to 25 tons, or more the Rogue/Colossus range of 50 to over 100 tons?

[@AboveOmnipotence]

Probably Spiderman level.

[@Hinatachan360]

Well, in season one Panthro lifted the Thunder Tank to shake off a mutant attack, so he's pretty strong.

[@drexsonaljames8345]

My favorite thundercat...I bought his action figure before I even got Lion O

[@dsanchez9703]

This is my Fav Thunder cat.

[@freedommgtow4996]

C'mon Sage, you know Panthero is a solid ten..

[@NewSage]

I feel you, man! It was an internal debate for me, bro. 😅👍🏼

[@DarksparkNecrobat]

Despite his flaws,Panthro is both the ally one would want and need on their side. 3:18-3:20 Slithe has learned the one lesson many foes would learn the hard way; Never ever underestimate your opponent and pick your battles.

[@sithsoldier98]

OG Panthro

[@kingshadow8782]

Amazing

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Sweet another THUNDERCATS video is there something new for the show that's coming out that I don't know about yet

[@NewSage]

Just hoping, and keeping my fingers crossed! 😅👍🏼

[@trillwill205]

Great job. 👍

[@jonathansmith546]

Panthro had his own music in the og thundercats cartoon.

[@aarchi22]

Reminds me alot of thing from the fantastic 4 ,strong short tempered, Pilot/ Is mechanic

[@Tulisan777]

Vin Diesel would be the perfect fit to portray Panthro should a live action flick is in the works.

[@Japone81]

Do snarf next 😄 but man I’m surprised they still haven’t made a Live action yet

[@IamIronPoettheronin]

I always saw him as the BA Baracus of the thundercats...

[@hdjksa52]

300 - 400 LBS at 6'2"!!!! That guy had little to no fat on him. If you hit that guy, his frame is so solid, it will be like hitting a brick wall.

[@realhamonwry8620]

And Lion-O is 100 lbs heavier. 😂

[@KAS6558]

My main Thundercat!

[@Tre_Ason_Number7]

Long live the Sage🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@RodimusPrime1982]

Lion-O is the strongest he has to be, it was part of the anointment trials for him to be crowned Lord of the Thundercats officially, Panthro needed his Lord to be stronger than him.

[@pilot8220]

No he isnt. No he didnt

[@bjblack43]

I slipped tht pic in there at the end !!👍🏿👍🏿👋🏿

[@mitchellaimss1924]

Can't pic a favorite out of the 3 but panthro I must say is opp