Disney and Pixar Characters A–Z

One alphabetical list of Disney and Pixar characters from A to Z, each tagged with its studio and the film it comes from — so you can tell at a glance whether a character is Walt Disney Animation or Pixar.

Last reviewed on 2026-08-26

This is an alphabetical list of Disney and Pixar characters, sorted A to Z with both studios in a single alphabet. Pixar became part of Disney in 2006, so every Pixar character is technically a Disney character — but fans usually want to know which is which, so each entry below carries a Disney or Pixar tag alongside the film it first appeared in. For deeper profiles and descriptions, see the full Disney characters list and the Pixar characters guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a full alphabetical list of Disney and Pixar characters?

Yes — the A to Z list on this page covers the best-known characters from both Walt Disney Animation and Pixar in one alphabet, each tagged with its studio and the film it comes from. Disney has created more than 1,900 named characters since 1928 and Pixar around 400, so no single list is truly exhaustive, but these are the ones people actually search for.

What is the difference between Disney and Pixar characters?

Pixar is a separate animation studio that Disney bought in 2006, so Pixar characters are Disney characters, but not the other way round. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, WALL-E, Remy, Joy and Lightning McQueen are Pixar. Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Simba, Moana, Ariel and Stitch are Walt Disney Animation.

Which Disney characters start with the letter X?

There is no widely known Disney or Pixar character whose name begins with X, which is why X is the one letter missing from most alphabetical lists. The closest is Xerxes, a minor snake character from the Aladdin television series.

How many Disney characters are there in total?

The Walt Disney Company has created over 1,900 named characters since Mickey Mouse debuted in 1928. Counting Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and television, the total runs into the tens of thousands, which is why alphabetical lists focus on the recognisable core.

Who was the first Disney character?

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, created in 1927, was Disney's first star. After losing the rights to Oswald, Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse, who debuted in Steamboat Willie in 1928.

More Disney and Pixar character lists

Browse the full A–Z list of Disney character names with descriptions, or go film by film: Frozen characters, Moana characters, Encanto characters, Inside Out 2 characters and the Pixar characters list. For the actors behind them, see anime and cartoon voice actors and their roles.