Erin Hunter photo

Erin Hunter

Erin Hunter is the pseudonym of five people: Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, Gillian Philip, and Inbali Iserles, as well as editor Victoria Holmes. Together, they write the Warriors series as well as the Seekers and Survivors series. Erin Hunter is working on a new series now called Bravelands.

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astronomy and standing stones.


“Keep your eyes open, Fireheart. Keep your ears pricked. Keep looking behind you. Because one day I'll find you, and then you'll be crowfood.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“are my light and you gide my way”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Warriors should suffer their pain silently.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“You speak from your heart, young Firepaw. This will make you a stronger warrior one day." said LionheartTigerclaw growled. "Or it might make him give in to kittypet weakness right at the moment of attack”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“A leaf cannot return to the bud- bluestar to fireheart and greystripe”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“[Fireheart]mewed,"It's not my place to judge you." Greystripe looked up as Fireheart went on." Greystripe, whatever you decide to do, I will always be your friend.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“After the sharp-eyed jay and the roaring lion, peace will come on dove's gentle wing.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“You put quite a fight for a tame kitty”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“ThunderClan warriors don't kill unless they have to”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“The clan of heroes, the clan of compassion,the clan of destiny." (Firestar on Thunderclan, secrets of the clans)No matter what trials we must endure, Windclan will last forever."(Tallstar on Windclan, secrets of the clans)We are grace. We are power. We are Riverclan."(Leopardstar on Riverclan, secrets of the clans)Shadowclan will always be the dark heart of the forest." Blackstar on Shadowclan, secrets of the clans)”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“There will be three, kin of your kin..." Jayfeather's voice shook as he wondered if he could possibly be right. "Cloudtail is Firestar's kin, Whitewing is Cloudtail's daughter, and now Dovekit and Ivykit...Don't you see? The prophecy isn't over! We aren't the only kin of Firestar's kin. It doesn't matter which of Whitewing's kits is the one. There are still three of us![Jayfeather]”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“She brought me a crow's feather...," he whispered.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“The time for lies and secrets is over," she meowed. "The truth must come out. Starclan was wrong not to tell you who you were a long time ago."Then what-?" Jayfeather began, but already Yellowfang's shape was beginning to fade, melting into the moonlight until she was gone. The moonlight abrubtly vanished, leaving Jayfeather in darkness as he woke from his dream.Mouse dung! Why can't any cat speak straight out?" he hissed”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Welcome to our camp!" Blackstar called, beckoning them with his tail. "Rest here and take your pick of the fresh-kill pile.""Who are you and what have you done with Blackstar?" Lionblaze muttered.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“I am Midnight(cats stare dumbfounded)”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“I hope he has them chasing blue squirrels all day!" Graystripe hissed to Fireheart as they headed toward the corner where a few pieces of fresh-kill remained from last night. "But there aren't any blue squirrels," Fireheart mewed in confusion. Precisely!" Graystripe's amber eyes gleamed.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“I know my name's Squirrelpaw, but I never thought I'd wish that I WAS a squirrel!”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Think you have nine lives, do you? I saved you once.... don't make me save you again.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Pack pack kill kill”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Stupid Furball!”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“May Starclan light your path.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Before there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“My name is Squirrelpaw, but I never thought I'd wish I was one!”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“You couldn't catch a mouse if leaped in between your paws!”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Four will Become Two, Lion and Tiger will Meet in Battle, and Blood will Rule the Forest.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Fire will save the Clan”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“I'm sorry Sandstorm" he murmured. "I never meant to hurt you" His voice barely more than a whisper, he added,"I love you."Sandstorm's eyes glowed."I love you too,Fireheart.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“There will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“You cannot live with a paw in each world.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Don't be afraid of StarClan. They will understand about Brokentail. You will be honored by our warrior ancestors for your loyalty toy your Clanmates and for your endless courage. So many cats owe their lives to you. Cinderpelt would have died after her accident if you hadn't tended to her. And when there was greencough, you fought day and night.... ”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Feathertail... No, don't leave me!”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“I forgot it”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Crowpaw,I can hear the voices clearly now, this is for me to do.”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Tallstar stiffened and his neck fur bristled. 'Windclan was driven from the forest once,' he hissed. 'Never again. Our territory is ours, and we'll fight for it. Is Thunderclan with us?”
Erin Hunter
Read more
“Now Darkstripe,' Graypaw hissed to Firepaw under his breath, 'is neither young, nor pretty.”
Erin Hunter
Read more