Splinter Original Art

Master Splinter is the sensei and father of the Turtles. A mutant rat (or a human mutated into a rat, depending on the version), he represents wisdom and tradition. Art featuring Splinter is often calmer, showing him meditating or teaching, but when he fights, he is lethal. Sophie Campbell draws him with a softness that emphasizes his fatherly role.

In the Mirage comics, he trained the TMNT specifically to assassinate Shredder to avenge his master, Hamato Yoshi. This dark origin makes early pages historically significant. He wears simple robes, contrasting with the gear of his sons.

He is the anchor of the family. His death in the IDW series was a massive event, leading to a new status quo.

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Image of Splinter Sketch Cover

Splinter Sketch Cover

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Chun Li

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Image of TMNT and Splinter vs Shredder Watercolor by Escroza Bros

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Image of Splinter by German Genga

Splinter by German Genga

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Image of TMNT Drop - Splinter

TMNT Drop - Splinter

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Image of splinter and april

splinter and april

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Image of TMNT Master Splinter - Ink Art - Signed

TMNT Master Splinter -...

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Image of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & SPLINTER

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Image of Splinter and April O'Neil

Splinter and April O'Neil

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Image of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & SPLINTER

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Image of Spawn painted artist proof x2 - Jaya's Firenado and Bone Splinters

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Image of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20 Cover Prelim - Pimiko vs. Splinter - 2019 Signed

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Image of Star Wars: Splinter of the Minds Eye cover ink prelim and Vader paint rough Page 0

Star Wars: Splinter of...

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Image of TMNT Meet The Conservation Corps #1 p.26 - Oily Duck Captures Splinter - Signed - 1992 - Signed - 1992

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Image of TMNT sketch on 9.8 graded

TMNT sketch on 9.8 gra...

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Harley Quinn

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Image of TMNT by Brandon Graham

TMNT by Brandon Graham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Was he a human?

In the cartoon/IDW he was Hamato Yoshi; in Mirage he was Yoshi's pet rat.

What weapon does he use?

A walking stick or cane, and his claws.

Related Characters

April O'Neil Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Casey Jones Shredder

Top Artists For Splinter

NrissoArt (1) Sajad Shah (1) Alberto Morales (1) Brandon Graham (1) Dan Neidlinger (1)

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