Flintstones…Meet the Flintstones…If you are of a certain age you can finish off the next lines of that theme song with no problem at all. The Flintstones was a legendary animated cartoon series that first aired in 1960. The series stars the Flintstone family and their neighbors the “Rubbles”. The sitcom was set in a stone-age era with characters that were quasi-like cavemen. It was one of the earliest cartoons to be aimed at Adults with a comical tone but also was appropriate for children.
The Flintstones wasn’t just a TV show; it was a phenomenon that gave birth to an array of Flintstone Products that continue to be popular even today. From Flintstones-themed vitamins to toys, costumes, and even spin-off movies, the series has left an indelible impact on pop culture. The characters from the show, with their distinct personalities and catchphrases, have become household names, making The Flintstones a classic American animated series that continues to be loved by generations.
Main Families
The Flintstones
- Fred Flintstone
- Wilma Slaghoople
- Pebbles (Daughter)
- Dino (Pet Dinosaur)
- Ed Flinstone (Fred’s Father)
- Edna Flintstone (Fred’s Mother)
- Pearl Slaghoople (Wilma’s Mother)
- Ricky Slaghoople (Wilma’s Father)
The Flintstones, comprising of Fred, his wife Wilma, their daughter Pebbles, and pet dinosaur Dino, are the quintessential stone-age family with a modern twist. Fred, a bronto-crane operator at the Slate Rock and Gravel Company, is the boisterous yet lovable protagonist of the series. Wilma, the level-headed counterpart to Fred’s antics, is known for her culinary skills, especially her homemade pies.
The Rubbles
- Barney Rubble
- Betty Jean Rubble
- Bamm-Bamm (Son)
- Hoopy (Family Pet)
- Flo Slate Rubble (Barney’s Mother)
- Robert Rubble (Barney’s Father)
- Mr. Slate (Barney’s Uncle)
Living next door is the Rubbles – Barney, his wife Betty, and their super-strong adopted son, Bamm-Bamm. Barney, Fred’s best friend and bowling partner, is often the voice of reason to Fred’s harebrained schemes. Betty, a stay-at-home mom like Wilma, is known for her kind-hearted nature. Their son, Bamm-Bamm, is famous for his extraordinary strength and his ever-present club. Together, these two families take us on a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and timeless memories in the city of Bedrock.
Main Characters In The Flintstones
Let’s meet the main characters who reside in the city of Bedrock and made up the heart and soul of the Flintstones television series.
Fred Flintstone
Yabba-Dabba-Doo! Fred Flintstone is the main character in the Flintstones and is married to Wilma. They have one kid named Pebbles. Fred works at the Slate Rock and Gravel Company as a Bronto-crane operator. He is the face of the franchise and a fan-favorite Flintstone Costume Idea.
Debut: Season 1
Appearances: 166
Wilma Flintstone
Wilma is Fred’s beautiful wife and Pebbles’ mother. She is the level-headed one of the family and is a stay-at-home mother. On the show she is a great cook, her specialty is homemade pies.
Debut: Season 1
Appearances: 166
Barney Rubble
Barney is the next-door neighbor to Fred and Wilma and Fred’s best friend, Barney often gets on Fred’s nerves, however. Barney’s occupation is not well known but is an avid bowler and member of the Water Buffalo Lodge.
Debut: Season 1
Appearances: 166
Betty Rubble
Betty is married to Barney and is Wilma’s best friend. She is a stay-at-home mom and has one kid with Barney named Bamm-Bamm.
Debut: Season 1
Appearances: 163
Pebbles Flintstone
Pebbles is Fred and Wilma’s daughter. Her playmate is Bamm-Bamm but in the later years as an adult, they do end up getting married. She always has a trademark bone in her red hair.
Debut: Season 3
Appearances: 78
Bamm-Bamm Rubble
Bamm-Bamm is the Rubble’s adopted son who carries a trademark club and yells “Bamm-Bamm” basically all day. He has powerful strength well beyond his years. He has always had a crush on Pebbles and eventually, they end up marrying each other in spin-off shows down the road.
Debut: Season 4
Appearances: 65
Dino
Dino is the Flintstones pet Snorkasaurus. His trademark move throughout the series was to jump on Fred and start licking his face much to Fred’s displeasure. He was the protector of the two kids Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm.
Debut: Season 1
Appearances: 99
The Great Gazoo
The Great Gazoo is a mysterious Martian who appears sporadically and can only be seen by Fred and Barney. He was always in his green uniform and had a massive head with little alien antennas. Surprisingly he only made eleven appearances but it certainly felt like he appeared a lot more during the series.
Debut: Season 6
Appearances: 11
Mr. Slate
George Slate is the big boss at the Bedrock Quarrel and Gravel Company. He is hot-tempered and easily angered by Fred’s actions. He wears thick black-rimmed glasses and almost always has a tie on.
Debut: Season 1
Appearances: 41
Baby Puss
Baby Puss is an interesting character as he is rarely seen in any episode but has a key role in the opening credits of The Flintstones. He is the Flintstone’s saber-toothed tiger pet cat.
Debut: Season 1 (Opening Credits)
Appearances: 4
Minor Flintstone Characters
Hoppy
Hoppy was the Rubble’s family pet who didn’t make his debut until the fifth season in 1965. Hoppy and Dino are best friends and were often left with the task of babysitting the kid’s Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm.
Debut – Season 5
Appearances – 27
Joe Rockhead
Joe Rockhead is a close friend to both Fred and Barney. He is a recurring background character that can be found whenever there is a group outing between Fred and his friends. He is listed as a volunteer fireman.
Debut – Season 1
Appearances – 20
Pearl Slaghoople
Pearl is Wilma’s always angry mother and Fred’s mother-in-law. It goes without saying that Pearl hated Fred and the two constantly bickered every time she came for a visit.
Debut – Season 2
Appearances – 19
Hot Lips Hannigan
Hot Lips Hannigan was the too-cool, hip-beatnik performer at the Rockland. He was a friend of Fred and Barney who joined him for a jam session in the episode.
Debut – Season 1
Appearances – 1
Arnold
Arnold is Bedrock’s local paperboy who Fred can’t stand. Arnold is constantly throwing the paper so that it smacks Fred right in the face. The paper is made of stone so Fred gets a big bump because of it and the paper usually breaks into pieces.
Debut – Season 1
Appearances – 12
Rock Quarry
Rock Quarry is one of the biggest stars of Hollyrock whom both Wilma and Betty have a big crush on. In his only appearance, he hides out in Bedrock to escape the limelight and befriends Fred and Barney.
Debut – Season 2
Appearances – 1
Sam Slagheap
Sam Slagheap is one of the more famous minor characters in the Flintstones as he is the Grand Poobah of the prestigious Loyal Order Of Water Buffalos. The odd thing about Sam Slagheap is his appearance as the Grand Poobah changed throughout the series but his name never did. Pictured here is the very first appearance he had in the series but in later episodes, he was much shorter and slimmer.
Flintstones Characters By Season
Characters are only listed once in the season at which they first appeared.
Season 1 (1961)
Human Characters
- Fred Flintstone
- Wilma Flintstone
- Barney Rubble
- Betty Rubble
- Zsa-Zsa
- Hot Lips Hannigan
- Shelly
- Charlie
- Pete
- Dino
- Edgar Boulder
- Rocky Stone
- Trixie
- Mr. Sandstone
- Wednesday Tuesday
- Gary Granite
- Rock Pile
- Lester
- Phil
- Matilda
- Miss Pebble
- Mr. Granite
- Mrs. Granite
- Edna Boulder
- Egbert Boulder
- Rocky Gibraltar
- Blarney Stone
- Joe Rockhead
- Boulder Dan
- Herman
- Sabertooth
- Mr. Slate
- Mrs. Slate
- The Champ
- J.B.
- Charlie
- Ben Boulder
- Buzzsaw
- Malcolm Quartz
- Sam
- Pete
- Mrs. Roxy
- Junior
- Angel Fred
- Devil Fred
- Gwendolyn
- Daisy
- Rockimoto Hashimoto
- The Prowler
- Colonel
- Sabrina Grave
- Venus Pitchblend
- Fingers and Benny
- Mrs. Stonehead
- Eighty-Eight Fingers Louie
- Rocky O’Toole
- Mesmo
- Mr. Slagheap
- Perry Gunnite
- Brigette
- Knuckles Stickazora
- Mr. Mortar
- Professor Van Pebbleschmidt
- Gus Gravel
- Grand Poobah
- Hugo
- Sully
- Louis Prima
- Mr. Slabslides
- Frank
Animal Characters
- Monkeysauraus
- Rabbitsaurus
- Turtlesaurus
- Brontosaurus
- Stegosaurus
- Snorkasaurus
- Mammoth
- Pelicansaurus
- Joe Rockhead’s Pooch
- Pterodactyl
- Dodo Bird
- Dogasaurus
- Sea Serpent
- Mrs. Roxy’s Pup
- Parrot
- Beeasaurus
- Bird
- Pterakeet
- Mosquitosauruses
- Antasauruses
- Lizardsaurus
- Triceratops
- Crabasaurus
- Sheepasaurus
- Bearasaurus
- Saber-Toothed Lion
Season 2 (1962)
Human Characters
- Scat Von Roctoven
- Roland “Rocky” Rockwell
- Mabel
- Hoagy Carmichael
- Sally
- Tumbleweed
- Mary Lou Jim
- Pokey
- Chester
- J.J. Granite
- Mr. Pebbles
- A.A. Carborundum
- Agatha Carborundum
- Alvin Carborundu
- Mrs. Gypsum
- Rosalie Gypsum
- Mrs. Gabbystone
- Mrs. Quartz
- Arnold
- Alvin Brickrock
- Albert Bonehart
- Mr. Stonewall
- Rocky
- Rock Quarry
- Dagmar the Peroxide Kid
- Boss Rockhead
- Professor Silsbee
- Coach Rocky Rock
- Bronto Krugersky
- Bat Masterdon
- King Kong Quagmire
- Brick Humpley
- Hum Prickley
- Hammerslag
- Sammy Bond
- Bill Stone
- Harry Olyphic
- Daisy Kilgranite
- Stanley Stonebruise
- Sam Quartz
- Emmy Glutzrock
- Mr. Glutzrock
- Ms. Shadrock
- Shale Hardrock
- Spike and Rocky
- Big Louie
- Cookie
- Jean Charlie
- Mortimer Stoneface
- O’Shale
- Rita Rockhead
- Baby Puss
- Dinopeptic Germ
- Ms. Schultz
- Dr. Sandstone
- Greta Gravel
- Fifi
- Tex Yippee-Aye-O’Rock
- Sam Quickstone
- Charlie Pulmerstone
- Nurse Godiva
- Dr. Sliprock
- Rockowski
- Dr. Stonewall
- Officer O’Rockery
- Roberto Rockalini
- Eugene Slate
- Melvin
- J. Walter Amalgam
- Red Blabbermouth
Animal Characters
- Roosterasaurus
- Broncosaurus
- Porcupineasaurus
- Piranhakeet
- Gophersaurus
- Crocodile
- Alligator
- Sawfish
- Hipposaurus
- Sea Serpent
- Saber-Toothed
- Lionsaurus
- Rhinosaurus
- Saber-Tooth
- Tigersaurus
- Gila Monster
- Snakesaurus
- Man-Eating
- Barracuspid
- Chickenasaurus
- Seahorseasaurus
- Penguinsaurus
Season 3 (1963)
Human Characters
- Brick Boulder
- Dr. Rockpile
- Harvey Millrock
- Hector
- Martha Millrock
- Mr. Brickley
- Mrs. Brickley
- Alice
- Belle
- Ben Casement
- Blowhard Sandstone
- Bronto Crushrock
- Bubbles
- C.W. Crater
- Charles Cobblestone
- Chip Marble
- Colonel Rockafeather
- Conrad Hailstone
- Doozy
- Dr. Pilldown
- Ed Sullystone
- Floyd Patterstone
- Gilbert Granite
- Goony Bird
- Grandma Dynamite
- Kid Rocko
- Larry Lava
- Linda Willrock
- Lollabrickida
- Madame President
- Marblehead Sandstone Jr.
- Miss Cobblehov
- Miss Frightenshale
- Mr. Chips
- Mr. Featherspine
- Mr. Rockenheimer
- Mr. Rockhard
- Mr. Vanderock
- Mrs. Goldrock
- Mrs. Van Rockland
- Mrs. Van Slaten
- Mrs. Vanderock
- Ms. Birthstone
- Ms. Keystone
- Ms. LaRock
- Peaches
- Pierre
- Reginald Van Slaten
- Rocko Hotrod
- Rocky Granite
- Rodney Whetstone
- Sally Rockhead
- Sam the Butler
- Sassie
- Senor Rocko
- Sergeant Sunday
- Seven Dwarfs
- Shorty Shortstone
- Sissy “McBricker”
- Sandstone
- Smiley Molar
- Stanley Slag
- Stoneheart
- Ted Stonevan
- Tex Bricker
- Tex Hardrock
- The Masked Mauler
- Ziegfried
Animal Characters
- Sealasaurus
- Flyasaurus
- Ostrich
- Porcupineasaurus
- Doozy Dodo Bird
- Armadillo
- Gorillasaurus
- Minkasaurus
- Crabasaurus
- Lobsterasaurus
- Ocelo
- Clamasaurus
- Gatorsaurus
- Duckasaurus
Season 4 (1964)
Human Characters
- Alien Master
- Ann-Margrock
- Baffles Gravel
- Bailiff
- Bamm-Bamm Rubble
- Barnum N. Shaley
- Benjy Hatrock
- Bronto Berger
- Brother McBoulder
- Brother Quartz
- Brother Shortstone
- Bunkly
- Casey Strangle
- Chester Rockbottom
- Copacaboulder Girls
- Dr. Ben Cavity
- Dr. Bonestitch
- Dr. Boulder Dome
- Dr. Terratso Firma
- Flash
- Frankenstone
- Gladys Schwartzquartz
- Granny Hatrock
- Gravella Hatrock
- Greta Gravel
- Harry Goldbrick
- Hedda Rocker
- Honey
- Jethro Hatrock
- Joe DeRockio
- Judge Stonyfeller
- Kirsten Flagstone
- Leo Ferocious
- Lulu Belle
- Maybelle Hatrock
- Mickey Marble
- Mona Hatrock
- Mr. Fiendish
- Mr. Quartz
- Mr. Rock Boulder
- Mr. Sandstone
- Mr. Stonyface
- Mr. Stonyfeller
- Mrs. Dome
- Mrs. Fiendish
- Mrs. Sitstone
- Mrs. Stonyfeller
- Ms. Boneville
- Ms. Shelley
- Norma Rockbottom
- Officer Brickley
- Officer Harvey
- Perry Masonry
- Peter Rockbind
- Reggie Rocks-on-Rocks
- Riccardo
- Robot Fred Duplicates
- Rocky Genial
- Roger Marble
- Rose Sweetslab
- Sam Kettlequartz
- Sam Shale
- Sergeant McAsphalt
- Shelly Shale
- Sir Stanford Slab
- Slab Hatrock
- Sonny Dempstone
- Stoney Mahoney
- Teenage Cave Girl
- Uncle Herman
- Uncle Slabsides
- Vic Stoney
- Zack Hatrock
- Zeke Flintstone
- Zelda Pillbrick
Animal Characters
- Dream sheep
- Pill Bugasaurus
- Catasaurus
- Poodle
- Mouseasaurus
- Beaversaurus
- Dogasauruses
- Lizardsaurus
- Horsefly
- Oystersaurus
- Tyrannosaurus
- Pigasaurus
- Possumsaurus
- Squirrelsaurus
- Swordfish
- Giant Butterfly
- Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Octopusaurus
- Rabbitsaurus
- Squirrelsaurus
- Blood Houndasauruses
- Apeasauruses
- Mountain Goatasaurus
Season 5 (1965)
Human Characters
- Aaron Boulder
- Adobe Dick
- Alligators Ragtime Band
- Arthur
- Ben Cartrock
- Benjamin Franklin
- Big Sparkle
- Billy the Kidder
- Black Knight
- Blackstone
- Blinky and Twinky
- Bodee
- Bony Hurdle
- Brutus
- Bugsy
- Captain Blah
- Charlie Capulet
- Charlie Cobblehead
- Charlie Tuna
- Charlie the Bat
- Chief Rain of the Rocks
- Chip Chunk
- Christopher Columbus
- Cinderella
- Cookie Quartz
- Creepella Gruesome
- Creepers
- Davey Crockery
- Digger Stone
- Dr. Boulderheimer
- Dr. Dracuslab
- Dr. Jekyllrock
- Dr. Kilarock
- Dr. Len Frankenstone
- Dr. Petstone
- Dr. Sigmund Fraudstone
- Dr. Sinister
- Dr. Sliprock
- Dr. Zero
- Ed Sullystone
- Elroy Stonemacher
- Fred Boulder
- General Stonewall
- Giggles Flintstone
- Gildenstone
- Gobby Gruesome
- Guinevere
- Harriet and Harry
- Henry the Mammoth
- Herman
- Hilda Rockmouth
- Hoss Cartrock
- Ingomar
- Irving Pinecone
- Jackie Gleastone
- James Bondrock
- Jimmy Darrock
- Joe Crag
- Juliet
- Kitty Rockhawk
- Leonore
- Lew Wasserock
- Linko
- Liz Taylorstone
- Mabel Marblehead
- Madame Yes
- Marcello Pebblian
- Mervin Marblehead
- Mickey Marble
- Miss Brickhouse
- Miss Kitty
- Montegranite
- Mr. Loudrock
- Mr. Macyrock
- Mr. Rockroll
- Mr. Wrathrock
- Mrs. McRocko
- Mrs. Mortimer Mortar
- Mrs. Rockroll
- Mrs. Wrathrock
- Nero
- Rimrock
- Rockdome
- Rockella
- Rockeye
- Rockjaw Brady
- Rocko the Clown
- Rocky Gravelano
- Rosencave
- Sam Shale
- Santa Claus
- Sir Galahad
- Sir Lancelot
- Sladestone
- Sophia Rockabridgia
- Stone Pitt
- Tex Hardrock
- The Beagles
- The Boulderettes
- The Slatery Brothers
- Tiberius
- Tombstone McBluff
- Tootsie Slabstone
- Uncle Ghastly
- Vernon Stonehedge
- Waldo
- Weirdly Gruesome
Animal Characters
- Hopparoo (Hoppy)
- Cannibal fish
- Batasauruses
- Electric Eel
- Gophersaurus
- Trachodon
- Whaleasaurus
- Flyasauruses
- Sharkasauruses
- Seagullasaurus
- Stool Pigeon
- Octopusaurus
- Pterodactyls
- Ichthyosaurus
- Ponysaurus
- Bullasaurus
- Skunkasaurus
- Tunasaurus
Season 6 (1966)
Human Characters
- Arthur Murrayrock
- Baron Von Rickenrock
- Charles DeGaulstone
- Cliff Crag
- Concrete Kiddy
- Crusher
- Darrin Stephens
- Dr. Goosepimple
- Dripper
- Duke of Snobstone
- Ed McRock
- Elmer
- Elroy Quartzstone
- Eppy Brianstone
- Eqqurock
- Fang
- Fifi La Rock
- Fred Astone
- Ginger Rockers
- Gummo the Rubber
- Gwendolyn Rollem
- Happy Asphalt
- Harem Girls
- Herculo
- Jimmy O’Neillstone
- Johnny Rockson
- King Kongasaurus
- Lyndon Johnstone
- Mabel Rockendorf
- Mac McQuarry
- Madame Rocksand
- Mamie the Mermaid
- Mata Harrock
- Millstone
- Miss Slag
- Moola-Moolas
- Mr. His-‘n’-Hers
- O’rock Cassini
- Oscar
- P.J. Safestone
- Patsy
- Rockschnozzle
- Prince Barbaruba
- Reggie Vanderock
- Ricky Rockslide
- Rocco Hemminger
- Rockarabian Men
- Rocky Flintstone
- Rocky Neanderthal
- Rocky Rockhead
- Rover the Dog Faced Boy
- Royal Marble
- Sam Shaleface
- Samantha Stephens
- Saturday
- Sheik
- Slippery Slag
- Stanley Rollem
- Stick Legs and Evil Eye
- Stony and Needle Nose
- Stony Crevice
- Stony Curtis
- The Beasties
- The Beau
- Brummelstones
- The Great Gazam
- The Great Gazoo
- The Way-Outs
- The Wipe-Outs
- Two Faced Man
- Wilbur Terwilligerock
- Willie Rockendorf
Animal Characters
- Saber-Toothed Bear
- Horrorsaurus
- Apeasaurus
- Orangutans
- Foxasauruses
- Camelsaurus
- Vulture
- Buzzards
- Horned-Toad Lizardsaurus
