Big (character)

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 * image=[[Image:Bigthecat.PNG|200px]] Big the Cat, in his current appearance.
 * full_name=Big the Cat
 * first_appearance=Sonic Adventure, (1999) (Sonic the Hedgehog series) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games  (2008) (Mario series)
 * affiliation=Sonic, Amy, Cream
 * species=Cat
 * latest_appearance= Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (2008) (Sonic the Hedgehog series} Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games (2009) (''Mario series)

Big the Cat is a somewhat minor character in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, as well as a referee in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Appearing in very few events, Big the Cat watches over the game matches held. He mainly appears in the Athletics and Rowing events, but is rarely seen anywhere else. Additionally, in the awards ceremonies of the Athletics events, Big the Cat can be seen in the background. Big the Cat is accompanied by Cream, Espio and Charmy Bee as Sonic series referees.

It has been hinted that he will be appearing as a playable character in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.