Main Characters and Their Names
The series centers on SpongeBob SquarePants, a yellow sea sponge who works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. His best friend is Patrick Star, a pink starfish who lives under a rock. Other main characters include Squidward Tentacles, an octopus who plays the clarinet, and Mr. Krabs, a crab who owns the restaurant.
Supporting and Recurring Characters
Sandy Cheeks is a squirrel from Texas who lives in an underwater dome and practices karate. Sheldon J. Plankton is a small green plankton who constantly tries to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula. Mrs. Puff is a pufferfish who teaches SpongeBob how to drive his boat.
Where to Find Pictures of SpongeBob Characters
Official character images and descriptions are available on the Nickelodeon website. The show has aired on Nickelodeon since 1999 and features a large cast of recurring characters across many episodes.
SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon
