Twilight Sparkle

Twilight Sparkle
My Little Pony character
Twilight Sparkle as she appears in "Twilight's Kingdom"
First appearance	"Friendship Is Magic – Part 1" (2010)
Created by	Lauren Faust
Based on	Twilight from the My Little Pony toyline's first incarnation[1]
Voiced by	Tara Strong Rebecca Shoichet (singing)
In-universe information
Species	Unicorn (seasons 1–3) Alicorn (season 4–9)
Title	Princess of Friendship (seasons 4–9) Princess of Equestria ("The Last Problem")
Occupation	Princess Celestia's student (seasons 1–3) Golden Oak Library librarian (seasons 1–4) Starlight Glimmer's teacher (seasons 6–7) Founder/Principal of the School of Friendship (seasons 8–9) Ruler of Equestria (finale)
Affiliation	Mane 6
Family	Shining Armor (older brother) Twilight Velvet (mother) Night Light (father)
Relatives	Princess Cadance (sister-in-law) Princess Flurry Heart (niece)

Princess Twilight Sparkle, commonly known as Twilight Sparkle, is a fictional character who appears in the fourth incarnation (also referred to as the fourth generation or "G4") of Hasbro's My Little Pony toyline and media franchise, beginning with My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010–2019), and later in the franchise's fifth incarnation as well. She is voiced by Tara Strong while her singing voice is provided by Rebecca Shoichet.

Twilight is depicted as a studious, bookish anthropomorphic unicorn (later an alicorn). Her mentor and royal patron, Princess Celestia, guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville. Twilight and her dragon assistant Spike become close friends with five other ponies: Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. Each of the ponies represent a different aspect of friendship, and Twilight discovers herself to be a key part of the magical artifacts known as the "Elements of Harmony". The ponies travel on adventures and help others around Equestria while working out problems that arise in their own friendships.

Created by Lauren Faust, Twilight is based on the unicorn toy Twilight from the first incarnation of My Little Pony toyline. Faust originally envisioned the characters in Friendship Is Magic to be relatable and unique with different personalities and flaws, unlike many other girls' shows. The creative team also incorporated each of the characters' personalities into various things, such as Twilight's purple color signifying her royalty and mystical awareness. Twilight garnered praise for her humility, relatability and maturity.