Characters as they appeared in, and characters exclusive to or making their debut in, the 2003 4Kids-produced TMNT cartoon. For tropes relating to characters who originally appeared in other incarnations or were created here and went on to appear elsewhere, please visit the franchise character page.
- The Turtles and Splinter
- Allies
- The Foot Clan
- Other Characters
- The Battle Nexus
- The Ninja Tribunal Arc
- Fast Forward