Twilight Sparkle

"Princess Twilight Sparkle" redirects here. For episodes of the same name, see Princess Twilight Sparkle (episodes).
Twilight Sparkle
My Little Pony character
Twilight Sparkle as she appears in "Twilight's Kingdom"
First appearance"Friendship Is Magic – Part 1" (2010)
Last appearance"Growing Pains" (2022)
Created byLauren Faust
Based onTwilight from the My Little Pony toyline's first incarnation[1]
Voiced by
In-universe information
Species
  • Unicorn (seasons 1–3)
  • Alicorn (season 4–9)
Title
  • Princess of Friendship (seasons 4–9)
  • Princess of Equestria ("The Last Problem")
Occupation
  • Princess Celestia's student (seasons 1–3)
  • Golden Oak Library librarian (seasons 1–4)
  • Starlight Glimmer's teacher (seasons 6–7)
  • Founder/Principal of the School of Friendship (seasons 8–9)
  • Ruler of Equestria (finale)
AffiliationMane 6
Family
  • Shining Armor (older brother)
  • Twilight Velvet (mother)
  • Night Light (father)
Relatives

Princess Twilight Sparkle is a fictional character who appears in the fourth incarnation (also referred to as the fourth generation or "G4") of Hasbro's My Little Pony toyline and media franchise, beginning with My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010–2019), and later in the franchise's fifth incarnation as well. She is voiced by Tara Strong; her singing voice is provided by Rebecca Shoichet.

Twilight is depicted as a studious, bookish anthropomorphic unicorn (later an alicorn). Her mentor and royal patron, Princess Celestia, guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville. Twilight and her dragon assistant Spike become close friends with five other ponies: Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. Each of the ponies represent a different aspect of friendship, and Twilight discovers herself to be a key part of the magical artifacts known as the "Elements of Harmony".

Created by Lauren Faust, Twilight is based on the unicorn toy Twilight from the first incarnation of My Little Pony toyline. The creative team also incorporated Twilight's personality into her design, such as her purple color and cutie mark. Twilight garnered praise for her relatability and complexity.

  1. ^ Lauren Faust [@Fyre_flye] (November 29, 2013). "Twilight became Twilight" (Tweet). Retrieved December 7, 2018 – via Twitter.