# Donatello

> fictional character in the 2012–2017 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated television series

**Wikidata**: [Q106497962](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106497962)  
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## Summary
Donatello is a fictional character and mutant ninja from the 2012–2017 *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* animated television series. He is an anthropomorphic turtle residing in New York City who serves as a member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Distinctively, this iteration of the character is also classified as a "fictional uploaded consciousness" within the narrative context of *Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse*.

## Key Facts
- **First Appearance:** "Rise of the Turtles, Part 1" (aired September 28, 2012).
- **Classification:** Instance of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character, mutant, animated television character, anthropomorphic turtle, and fictional uploaded consciousness.
- **Context for Upload:** The "fictional uploaded consciousness" classification applies specifically to the work *Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse*.
- **Aliases:** Don, Donny, Donnie, 2012 Donatello.
- **Voice Actor (English):** Rob Paulsen.
- **Family:** Splinter (adoptive father); Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael (siblings).
- **Weapons:** Bō and naginata.
- **Residence:** Turtle Lair, located in New York City, New York, United States, Earth.
- **Occupation:** Ninja.
- **Media Franchise:** Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- **Narrative Universe:** 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe.

## FAQs
### Q: Who are Donatello's family members and mentors?
Donatello is the adoptive son of Splinter, who also serves as his teacher (student_of relation). His siblings are Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. He also has a student named Timothy.

### Q: What is Donatello's romantic involvement?
April O'Neil is identified as Donatello's love interest in the series.

### Q: What vehicles does Donatello operate?
He is a member of the crew for several vehicles, including the Shellraiser, Party Wagon, Turtle Blimp, and Turtle Sub.

### Q: Who provides the voice for Donatello in different languages?
In the English language version, he is voiced by Rob Paulsen. The Swedish voice is provided by Jesper Adefelt, and a Catalan voice actor is also credited (ID Q133856221).

### Q: How is Donatello associated with the concept of "fictional uploaded consciousness"?
Donatello is listed as a related entity to the concept of "fictional uploaded consciousness" (consciousness transferred to an artificial medium). Specifically, in his character properties, he is an instance of this class within the context of the *Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse* storyline.

## Why It Matters
Donatello represents a key evolution in the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* franchise, bridging the gap between traditional mutant narratives and science fiction concepts like mind uploading. While he retains the classic role of a ninja tutored by Splinter and residing in the sewers of New York, his specific characterization in the 2012–2017 series includes a unique status as a "fictional uploaded consciousness" in specific story arcs (*Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse*). This places him in a rare category of fictional characters, alongside entities like Arnim Zola and Cyber Shredder, who have transitioned from biological or robotic forms to digitized minds. This distinction highlights the series' exploration of identity and artificial intelligence within a children's animated format.

## Notable For
- Being a primary protagonist in the 2012–2017 Nickelodeon animated series.
- Possessing a unique classification as a **fictional uploaded consciousness** within the *Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse* arc, distinguishing him from standard biological mutant depictions.
- Being named after the historical sculptor **Donatello**.
- Appearing in derivative toy lines as early as 2012, including specific action figures and play vehicles like the "Turtle Sub" and "Party Wagon with Donnie."
- Being voiced by **Rob Paulsen**, a veteran voice actor associated with the franchise.

## Body
### Identity and Classification
Donatello is a fictional male ninja and anthropomorphic turtle. He appears in the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* media franchise, specifically the 2012 animated television series and the comic series *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures*. He is an alternate universe counterpart of the original Donatello character.

In a specific narrative arc titled *Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse*, Donatello is classified as a "fictional uploaded consciousness." This defines him as the consciousness of an intelligent being transferred to an artificial medium, a concept caused by mind uploading. This aligns him with other fictional entities such as **Arnim Zola** (Marvel), **Arnold Rimmer** (*Red Dwarf*), **Professor Honeycutt**, **Cyber Shredder** (TMNT 2003), and **Minerva (software)** (*Adventure Time*).

### Relationships and Affiliations
Donatello is a core member of the **Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles**. His family structure includes:
- **Father:** Splinter (identified as adoptive father).
- **Siblings:** Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
- **Mentor:** Splinter (identified as student_of).
- **Student:** Timothy.
- **Love Interest:** April O'Neil.

He is also linked to the historical figure **Donatello**, serving as the character's namesake.

### Skills and Equipment
As a ninja, Donatello is trained in combat and stealth. His specified armament includes:
- **Bō:** A long staff weapon.
- **Naginata:** A pole weapon traditionally used by samurai.

### Vehicles and Crew Roles
Donatello serves as a crew member for the team's primary vehicles:
- **Shellraiser**
- **Party Wagon**
- **Turtle Blimp**
- **Turtle Sub**

### Location and Universe
The character resides in the **Turtle Lair**. His geographic location is hierarchically defined as:
1.  Earth (Home World)
2.  United States
3.  New York
4.  New York City

He exists within the **2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe**.

### Voice Acting
The character's voice talents include:
- **English:** Rob Paulsen
- **Swedish:** Jesper Adefelt
- **Catalan:** Q133856221 (referenced by ID)

### Derivative Works and Merchandise
Donatello has been adapted into various physical media and toys, documented with specific release dates:
- **2012:** "Donatello" action figure.
- **2014:** "Turtle Sub" (toy submarine/action figure).
- **2016:** "Party Wagon with Donnie" (play vehicle/action figure).

### Fandom and Documentation
The character is documented across multiple fan wikis and languages, including:
- **Turtlepedia:** Donatello (2012 TV series)
- **Spanish:** Donatello (TMNT 2012)
- **Polish:** Donatello (serial 2012)
- **Russian:** Донателло (мультсериал 2012)