- “Panic and run! Panic and run!”
- ―Thurston's go to response
Thurston is a character that appears in The Lion Guard. He resides in the Pride Lands.
Personality[]
Thurston is a proud and dim-witted zebra. He is easily spooked and will run at even the slightest hint of danger. Even simple concepts such as thunder confuse him, and it often takes extra explanation for him to understand a situation.
The Lion Guard[]
"Never Judge a Hyena by its Spots"[]
Thurston overheard the Lion Guard saying that they need directions. Bunga asked if he knows how to get to Flat Ridge Rock. He says that he doesn't know and goes back to his herd.
"Bunga the Wise"[]
When Rafiki says that Bunga is the wisest animal Thurston believes him. Timon and Pumbaa explain that Bunga is giving advice. However, when the flood starts, the zebras run with the Lion Guard saving them.
"Eye of the Beholder"[]
Janja's Clan goes after the zebras after trapping the Lion Guard. Ono helps them out.
"Follow That Hippo!"[]
Thurston is seen talking to Beshte and is worried about the hyenas attacking. When he heard that Mtoto is in danger, he says not to listen to the kids since they are trouble makers. Gumba has said that it's the truth.
"Paintings and Predictions"[]
Janja's clan is once again attacking the zebras.
"The Imaginary Okapi"[]
Thurston meets Ajabu and wonders what kind of animal he is. Soon, Makucha comes and says that he's after someone taster.
"Janja's New Crew"[]
Thurston gets stuck in the mud.
"Beware of the Zimwi"[]
Thurston is seen running from genets.
"The Rise of Scar"[]
Thurston is waiting for Ma Tembo to find the new water source.
"Rafiki's New Neighbors"[]
After a fire started Thurston's herd starts to panic and run. The Lion Guard helps calm them down.
"Rescue in the Outlands"[]
Thurston is drinking water until a herd of buffalo comes in. Kion takes the zebras to a new watering hole. Soon, Madoa comes saying that Jasiri is in trouble. Thurston comes to the Outlands to help the Lion Guard.
"The Bite of Kenge"[]
Thurston is seen being scared by Kenge.
"Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas"[]
Thurston helps out in the Christmas performance.
"The Scorpion's Sting"[]
Thurston is seen at King Simba's Kumbuka celebration.
"The Zebra Mastermind"[]
Thurston talks to the Lion Guard about stopping the dust devil. Thurston starts to believe that he's the Zebra Mastermind. Cheezi and Chungu believe him and decide to take him to the Outlands. While in the Outlands they talk about the Lion Guard's weaknesses. He explains that if you put flowers against their noses, it will make them sneeze a lot. Cheezi and Chungu decide not to bring him to Janja, and instead leave with the intention of putting his 'advice' to good use to make Janja and Scar even more proud of them.
Soon Goigoi notices Thurston in the Outlands. Goigoi talks about the Guard's weakness too. Thurston says, that the guard can't see him because of his stripes. Soon, Tamka and Nduli decide to hunt for some food. They find Thurston sleeping in the Outlands. They try and sneak up on him but he wakes up. Thurston says that, if you rub the lion guard's tummies, they'll fall asleep. Tamka and Ndili go to try it. Later Cheezi, Chungu, Goigoi, Tamka, and Nduli all come back and are mad because they got defeated by the Lion Guard. The villains fight over which part of Thurston they wanted to eat. However, the Lion Guard came to save Thurston and they all walk home back to the Pridelands.
"The Underground Adventure"[]
Thurston becomes friends with Tiifu while being underground.
"Beshte and the Beast"[]
Thurston gets scared by Shujaa.
"The Fall of Mizimu Grove"[]
Thurston watches Timon and Pumbaa's song until Scar's Army ruins the fun. Thurston soon gets scared by Scar when he shows himself to the Pride Landers.
"Battle for the Pride Lands"[]
Thurston says goodbye to Lion Guard as they make their way to the Tree of Life and agrees to protect the Pride Lands while they're away.
"Return to the Pride Lands"[]
Thurston watches Kion's coronation and is seen talking to Pinguino.
Relationships[]
Trivia[]
- Thurston's name was revealed by his voice actor, Kevin Schon, who said that it was intended to be a tribute to Jim Backus, who played Thurston Howell on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island.
- For a while, it looked as if the Lion Guard did not know his name as when Ono was asked what zebra was in trouble, he responded by simply doing an impersonation of Thurston. Sometime later, Kion calls him by name with Thurston telling another zebra, "I told you they knew my name!"
- Ironically, zebras are supposed to be some of the smartest animals in Africa. Their survival skills, water and grass locating abilities and defensive maneuvers are some of their more excellent prowess.
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