Big (character)

Big the Cat, often shortened simply to Big, is a large purple cat who appears in the  franchise.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Big the Cat first appeared in the Mario series in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, where he appears as a referee in the Athletics and Rowing events. Big can also be seen behind the podium in the Athletics events during the awards ceremony.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Big the Cat also appeared in both the Wii and Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. In the Wii version, Big the Cat appears as a VIP Member, and along with Birdo is the only character to give the player a costume as well as 100 Star Points. An unlockable costume for Mii characters of Big also appears in the game.

In the DS version of the game, Big appears as one of the characters hosting a mission. He is found in Polastraits, wondering what is the "sign" near him. Amy Rose tries to explain that each mission's details is written there. However, Big still doesn't understand and Amy had to try out the mission and complete it to make him understand. When she does, he rewards the player with a Spark Luge. The mission Amy has to take is Alpine Skiing GS.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Big makes a cameo appearance in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games as an unlockable Mii costume.

Big also appears in the Story mode of the Nintendo 3DS version, where he appears in To the Ruins! looking for Froggy. Omega is launched at Big by Magikoopa's magic, which restores some of Omega's memory. Toad thanks Big, and heads back to London with Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Tails and Omega. After the group leaves, Big manages to find Froggy and the pair start making their own way to London. A badge of Big can also be obtained from the badge machine.

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Big the Cat appears in the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where he appears as an unlockable Mii costume. In this game, players can access the Pousada after talking to Big on Copacabana beach.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Although Big never makes a physical appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he makes a cameo appearance as a sticker.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Big the Cat also makes a cameo appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Big the Cat makes an appearance as a novice spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Portrayals

 * John St. John (1998-2009)
 * Oliver Wyman (2005-2010; 2016)
 * Kyle Hebert (2010; 2019-present)
 * Takashi Nagasako (Japanese; 2003-present)
 * Antoine Nouel (French; 2016-present)
 * Marco Balbi (Italian; 2019-present)
 * Andreas Sparberg (German; 2019)
 * Viktor Pavel (German; 2022-present)
 * Santi Lorenz (Spanish; 2016-present)