Thistleclaw

Thistleclaw is a dark gray tom.

In Journey to Redemption

 * When Tigerstar is transported back to when he is an apprentice for the test of ambition in the Place of No Stars, Whitepaw is seen warning Tigerpaw that Thistleclaw was in a bad mood, warning him not to slack off. Tigerpaw explains that he had been having a weird dream, but when he tries to remember it, Thistleclaw interrupts him, snapping at him for 'wasting daylight'.


 * Tigerpaw and Whitepaw exchange glances, and Tigerpaw bids a small goodbye before following Thistleclaw into the forest.


 * As Tigerpaw follows his mentor into the forest, Thistleclaw suddenly turns and springs at him, surprising Tigerpaw and bowling him over. Thistleclaw calls Tigerpaw pathetic, before turning back and continuing forward. Tigerpaw notes that Thistleclaw had been this way ever since Snowfur died. They arrive at a clearing, where they then battle train until sundown.


 * The next day, Lionpaw greets Tigerpaw. He cheerfully announces that Tigerpaw's lucky, because Thistleclaw was out on the dawn patrol. Though Thistleclaw wanted Tigerpaw on the dawn patrol with him, Sunstar had refused, saying that Tigerpaw needed rest. Tigerpaw, happy, says that he will probably relax until Thistleclaw gets back. However, he remarks to himself that Thistleclaw would probably be angry with him if didn't do anything.


 * When Tigerstar tells Splash a story - his story - he replaces his name with Shadeclaw. Thistleclaw is mentioned to be the cat's mentor, and how brutally he trained Shadeclaw, or himself.