Eric Cartman

Eric Theodore Cartman

Gender Male
Age 10
Hair Color Brown
Occupation Student
Grade 4th Grade
Religion Roman Catholic
Mother Liane Cartman
Voiced by Trey Parker
First Appearance The Spirit of Christmas (Jesus vs. Frosty)

About

Cartman is an elementary school student who lives with his mother in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado, where he routinely has extraordinary experiences atypical of a small town.

Personality and Traits

Notable Skills

Memorable Quotes

Catchphrases

Life Lessons

Greatest Hits

Design

Main Alter Egos

Alter egos that have appeared numerous times in-show and/or other official media.

Other Alter Egos/Outfits/Counterparts

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Season 12

Season 13

Season 14

Season 15

Season 16

Season 17

Season 18

Season 19

Season 20

Season 21

Season 22

Season 23

Phone Destroyer

Cut Costumes

Family



Acquaintances

Cartman's relationships with these characters have never been quite clear, and his mutual feelings about them is usually up for debate amongst fans.

Affiliations

Music Groups

Sports

Residence


Featured Episodes

Absences

Behind The Scenes

From "Towelie" (508)

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Check out this old-school storyboard from our archives, depicting the scene where Kyle and the boys try to make excuses so they can play more Okama Gamesphere. All boards used to be drawn individually by hand. Now, we do them all digitally.

"Parachute" Production Art

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This is some old-school production art used while developing the parachute look for Towelie and the boys. The notes are there to give animators cues on which color textures to use while animating.

From The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers (613)

Character Art: The Wizard

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Character art used in designing Cartman's "Wizard" look.

From "Fishsticks" (1305)

Character Art: Cartman

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Cartman got a fresh "perm" character design for his appearance on Ellen.

Character Art: Cartman

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Check out the character design for this super-cool version of Cartman:.

From "Let Go, Let Gov" (1701)

Where'd The Idea Come From: "Cartman on Speakerphone"

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The speakerphone idea really kicked off when Trey did an imitation of how the Kardashians talk on their cell phones.

From "World War Zimmerman" (1703)

Fist Bump: Storyboard

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After the script is written, the first step in our production process is creating storyboards. Here's a "board" of the fist bump scene, before it was animated bro.

Hip Hop Cartman: Character Design

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Our art department created this special hip hop outfit for Cartman. You can see it in action during his "I Was Not The Bullet" presentation.

From "Taming Strange" (s17e05)

Character Art: Wet Kids

"Wet" versions of all the kids needed to be created prior to animating this scene.

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From "A Song of Ass and Fire" (1708)

Production Art: Cartman's Throne Poses

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Getting Cartman's fat ass through the door on his Royal Carriage required a special pose.

From "Go Fund Yourself" (s08e01)

Character Art: Salesman Cartman

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This was from one of the 1st scenes written for this episode.

Character Art: Cartman's Redskins Gear

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Character Art: Cartman's Keynote

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This art was used while designing Cartman's "start-up" look:

Prop Art: Kickstarter Webpage

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All props - including any web pages shown - must first be designed by the Art Dept.

From "Gluten Free Ebola" (1802)

Props: Fat Ass's Caller ID

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The art department is responsible for creating all props in the show, like Fat Ass's Caller ID.

Character Art: Cartman in Bed

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This shot of Cartman in bed required a unique set up, and even a new set of hands.

Video Games

Let's Go Tower Defense Play!

  • Special Ability - Cartman calls down a powerful airstrike causing explosions to occur around the play field.

Tenorman's Revenge

  • Special Ability - Cartman can use his enormous belly to break through walls to access new areas.
  • Special Ability - The Coon's special ability is to climb up vertical walls...

South Park: The Stick of Truth

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Noble and mighty, the Grand Wizard King commands all human barbarians of Zaron! He has harnessed the magical power of farts and will lay waste to any enemy who crosses him. Such is the power of a Wizard and King. Cartman is the Grand Wizard of the Kingdom of Kupa Keep and a master of the arcane and the profane. Cartman wields tremendous magical power—his ass and mouth are both capable of devastating spells.

Special Abilities:

  • Burning Cloud - Cartman ignites his flatulence, with explosive results.
  • Flame Strike - Cartman sprays the first two foes in a row with fire. Targets start burning if done perfectly.
  • Magic Missile - Hits the target with a powerful magic missile.
  • Curse - Cartman activates his v-chip and curses up a storm of electricity

against a single target.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

South Park: Phone Destroyer

Bonus Factoids

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