Since the first episode aired on Comedy Central, South Park has become a cult series in the world of animation. The characters imagined by Trey Parker and Matt Stone , the creators of South Park, are emblematic and perfectly caricature our current society. Cartoon Toi paints a portrait of the characters of South Park , the four friends inseparable, Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny, to the simple inhabitants of the city. Through the series, the films and even the video games, discover heroes who have become icons of popular culture.
The main characters
Stan Marsh
Stanley "Stan" Marsh is one of the four main characters in the television series South Park. He is often considered the normal boy of the group, representing the average American child. Stan lives with his parents, Randy and Sharon, and his sister Shelly. He is known for his common sense and ability to draw moral lessons at the end of some episodes, making him the leader of the group .
However, starting in season 15, Stan becomes more cynical and depressed, partly due to his family's dysfunction. He is also the boyfriend of Wendy Testaburger , although their relationship is often complicated.
Kyle Broflovski
Kyle Broflovski is the only Jewish child in the main group. He is often the target of Cartman's anti-Semitic insults, which fuels their constant rivalry. Kyle is intelligent, morally upright, and often the most reasonable of the group. He lives with his parents, Gerald and Sheila, and his adopted brother, Ike. Stan and Kyle are great friends , although their relationship is sometimes tested by Cartman's actions and other events in the series.
Eric Cartman
Eric Theodore Cartman, often referred to simply as Cartman, is one of the most iconic characters in South Park. Obese, he is known for being a manipulator and his extreme views, including his anti-Semitism . Cartman lives with his mother, Liane, and often masterminds evil schemes that often fail. South Park fans love Cartman for his memorable one-liners and dark humor .
Kenny McCormick
Kenny McCormick is the kid in the orange parka that covers his face and makes his voice hard to understand. He comes from a poor family and dies grotesquely in almost every episode of the early seasons. Hence the famous line "Oh my God, they killed Kenny!". Despite his difficult situation, Kenny is loyal and courageous, often willing to sacrifice himself for his friends. His recurring death has become an iconic element of the series.
Their friends and classmates
Butters Stotch
Leopold "Butters" Stotch is one of the most naive and optimistic characters in South Park. He is often manipulated by his friends, especially Cartman, and is frequently punished by his strict father , Stephen Stotch . Butters is also known for his alter ego, the supervillain "Professor Chaos", which he adopts after being rejected by his friends. Despite his misadventures, Butters remains endearing and innocent and brings a touch of sweetness to the series.
Token Black
Token Black is one of the few African-American characters in South Park. He comes from a wealthy family, unlike most of his peers. Token is intelligent, talented, and plays bass in Stan's band. Although he is sometimes the butt of racist jokes, he remains a strong and respected child among his classmates.
Wendy Testaburger
Wendy Testaburger is the main female character in South Park. Intelligent and mature, she is often involved in social and feminist causes. Wendy has a romantic relationship with Stan and is known for her strong character and strong stances. She is also one of the brightest students at South Park Elementary School.
Bebe Stevens
Bebe Stevens is one of Wendy's best friends . She is often the subject of school gossip and is seen as someone who is very confident and sometimes a little superficial . Bebe is one of the first to show interest in boys in her class, which makes her relationships with others quite funny.
Tweek Tweak
Tweek Tweak is a super nervous and paranoid character. He is always drinking coffee, which makes him even more anxious. When Kenny is not around, Tweek becomes the fourth friend of the group. He also dates Craig Tucker.
Craig Tucker
Craig Tucker is a South Park Elementary student often known for his blasé attitude and frequent middle finger . He is best friends with Tweek Tweak , and their relationship is further explored in later seasons of the show. Craig is a stoic but loyal character.
Timmy Burch
Timmy Burch is a disabled boy who uses a wheelchair and speaks little, but he does not let it get him down. Always happy and full of courage, he often hangs out with his friend Jimmy Valmer . Everyone loves his fighting side and the way he always smiles, even when things are difficult.
Their family members
Randy and Sharon Marsh
Randy and Sharon Marsh are the parents of Stan and Shelley. Randy is a geologist and always finds himself in weird and funny situations, which makes him one of the most beloved adults among South Park fans. He is a bit eccentric and has tried many businesses, like his marijuana farm, Tegridy Farms. Sharon, on the other hand, is more calm and is often the one who brings everyone back to reason. Despite their many marital crises, they remain united to help their children.
Gerald and Sheila Broflovski
Gerald and Sheila Broflovski are Kyle and Ike's parents. Gerald, who is a lawyer, often takes care of local problems and Sheila, a committed activist, is always ready to demonstrate for what she believes is right. Very attached to their Jewish religion, they also care a lot about their children's education. They are super protective, especially Sheila, who does not hesitate to get involved in community affairs to defend her beliefs. Despite a few small arguments, they remain united and show a lot of love in their family.
Liane Cartman
Liane Cartman is Eric Cartman's single mother. She lets her son's whims go far too often, which makes him unbearable and obnoxious. Liane has had a pretty eventful life, with her share of struggles in the early seasons of the series. But deep down, she is a super loving mother who would do anything to make her son happy. Over time, she begins to take more responsibility and be less lax.
The McCormicks
The McCormicks are the parents of Kenny and his siblings. The family lives in poverty, which is often a subject of jokes in the series. Despite their financial difficulties, the McCormicks are a close-knit family. Stuart, the father, and Carol, the mother, are often depicted as loving but overwhelmed parents.
Teachers and school staff
Mr. Garrison
Mr. Herbert Garrison is a South Park elementary school teacher, quite special, even bizarre with all his transformations. He has been depicted as a man, a woman, and even the President of the United States in the series. Garrison is used to scandals because he likes to share his racist and homophobic views, even though he himself has had various sexual orientations. Completely absurd, fans of the series love him!
Mr. Mackey
Mr. Mackey is the elementary school counselor with a big head, who always ends his sentences with 'M'kay'. He always tries to solve the students' problems, but his methods are sometimes ineffective or even clumsy. He means well, but he is overwhelmed, which makes him quite funny in situations at school.
Principal Victoria
Principal Victoria is the headmistress of the elementary school. She is cool but can be serious when needed. She has to deal with the many crises that occur at the school, often caused by students or staff. She represents the calm in the chaos of the school, so everyone respects her for her ability to maintain order.
The city authorities
Chief
Chef was the school's head chef and a confidant to the boys. With his deep voice and cool style, he was like a dad to them, giving advice on all sorts of things. Chef also loved funk music and had a busy love life. Sadly, he disappeared from the series after the death of his original voice actor, Isaac Hayes, in 2006.
Officer Barbrady
Officer Barbrady is the city's incompetent cop, really not very talented. He wants to keep order at all costs, but most of the time, he doesn't succeed at all. His unique laugh and his way of failing at the simplest investigations make his character very funny. He embodies a bit of the ridiculous side of the law in the series.
Mayor McDaniels
Mayor McDaniels runs South Park, but she is often overwhelmed by the strange events that take place in the town. She tries to maintain some semblance of order, but the townspeople and the supernatural events make her life difficult. She appears regularly in the series to show how absurd life in South Park can be.
Secondary characters
Terrance and Philippe
Terrance and Philippe are two Canadian kids who appear regularly on the show. Fans love their crude jokes and their humor that revolves a lot around farts. They make jokes in bad taste, but they make people laugh with their style of humor that also pokes fun at Canadian stereotypes.
Al Super Gay
Big Gay Al is an openly gay character who works as a scout for children. He often appears in stories that touch on the LGBTQ+ community and he talks a lot about acceptance and tolerance. His character is both funny and moving, challenging stereotypes and prejudices.
Jimbo Kern
Jimbo Kern is a hunter and gun dealer in South Park. He often goes on adventures with his friend Ned Gerblansky. Although he sometimes goes a little far, Jimbo is appreciated for his love of nature and his unusual humor. He also represents a side of American culture that is very attached to firearms.
Mr. Hankey, the little Christmas poop
Mr. Hankey, the little Christmas poop, is a recurring character in South Park. He first appears in a special Christmas episode. He is a kind of living turd that walks around and despite his slightly disgusting appearance, he is always cheerful and kind. He even brings presents to children every Christmas.
The bad guys
Satan
Satan, the ruler of Hell, is the typical villain at the beginning of the series, but he sometimes becomes sympathetic as the episodes go on. He is at the heart of the stories about the supernatural and religion, which gives him a rather unique role in the series.
Scott Tenorman
Scott Tenorman is a super mean and cruel child who becomes Cartman's number one enemy after the latter experiences a series of traumatic events. Scott is the kind of villain who comes back all the time, he embodies revenge and manipulation. His plans are often extreme, but he remains one of the iconic characters of the series.
The Super Best Friends
The Super Best Friends are a group of superheroes, but not just any superheroes: they are all religious figures like Jesus, Buddha, and Krishna. They fight against evil and give an interesting angle on religion and spirituality. Even if they are sometimes seen as villains, their role is much more subtle and they question beliefs and preconceived ideas.
Caricatured celebrities
Mecha Streisand
Mecha Streisand is a giant robot resembling singer Barbara Streisand, who appeared in the episode Mecha Streisand (Season 1, Episode 12). This mechanical monster destroys South Park after being injured by the townspeople's mockery.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck appeared in the episode "Big Ass and Dimple Head" (Season 7, Episode 5), where kids write fictional biographies about celebrities to win a contest. Affleck is portrayed as a tortured artist.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson appeared in the episode "The Jeffersons" (Season 8, Episode 6), where the children think he is a pedophile and try to stop him. He is depicted as a strange character who is obsessed with children.
P Diddy
Rapper P. Diddy appeared in the episode "Poop Sandwich" (Season 8, Episode 8), where he accidentally kidnaps Butters and treats him as his son. He is portrayed as an eccentric surrogate father.
Kanye West
Kanye West appeared in the episode Fishticks ( Season 13, Episode 5 ), where Jimmy makes a joke about him that goes viral. He is depicted as an arrogant and angry artist.
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse appeared in the episode "The Ring" (Season 13, Episode 1) , where the boys believe that the dolls are agents of evil. Mickey is portrayed as a sinister leader of the dolls.
