Cat Cartoons: Tom & Jerry, Simon's Cat & More
From classic Tom & Jerry to modern Simon's Cat — the greatest animated cats of all time.
Cartoon cats have shaped pop culture for over a century — from Felix the Cat in 1919, through the slapstick of Tom & Jerry, to the lasagne-loving Garfield and the uncannily accurate Simon's Cat.
Every video below is embedded from an official creator or studio YouTube channel, so it is safe, legal, and family-friendly to watch.
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How we choose cartoons that play here
Embedded YouTube videos only work if the uploader allows embedding — and many studios block it on individual classic episodes. To keep every video on this page playable, we follow a simple rule:
- Independent creators like Simon's Cat allow embedding because views support their channel directly.
- Official studio compilation channels (Warner Bros. for Tom & Jerry, the official Garfield channel) allow embedding to earn ad revenue.
- Single ripped episodes from unofficial uploads are avoided — they break, get removed, or block embedding.
The result is a cartoon page where every clip is from a legitimate source and keeps working over time.
Frequently asked questions about cat cartoons
Who is the most famous cartoon cat?
Tom from Tom & Jerry and Garfield are among the most famous cartoon cats worldwide. Felix the Cat, from 1919, is the oldest internationally recognised animated cat character.
What is Simon's Cat?
Simon's Cat is an award-winning British animated web series created by Simon Tofield. Its short, dialogue-free films capture real cat behaviour with remarkable accuracy and have a global following.
Are these cartoon videos safe to watch with children?
Yes. The cartoons featured here — Simon's Cat, Tom & Jerry, and Garfield — are family-friendly classics suitable for all ages, embedded from official creator and studio YouTube channels.
When was the first cat cartoon made?
Felix the Cat first appeared in 1919, making him one of the earliest animated stars. Tom & Jerry followed in 1940, and the cartoon cat has been a pop-culture fixture ever since.