Big (character)

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 * image= [[Image:Big_the_Cat.PNG|250px]]
 * full_name=Big the Cat
 * first_appearance=Sonic Adventure, (1999) (Sonic the Hedgehog series) Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games  (2007) (Mario series)
 * affiliation=Sonic, Amy, Cream
 * species=Cat
 * latest_appearance= Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (2008) (Sonic the Hedgehog series} Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter 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.

Although he never appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Big did get his own sticker in that game.

He also appears in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games as a cameo VIP Character in the Wii version and as plays a part in the Adventure Tours for the DS version.