Jiminy Cricket

Jiminy Cricket is a wise-cracking, cricket-like creature who serves as Pinocchio's conscience. He was originally created by Italian author Carlo Collodi for his 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. Walt Disney adapted the novel into the animated film Pinocchio in 1940, and transformed Jiminy Cricket into a more comical and memorable character. In the film, Jiminy Cricket sings "When You Wish Upon a Star," which has become the Walt Disney Company's signature song. Jiminy Cricket is a beloved Disney character who has appeared in numerous other films and television shows. He is a kind and helpful friend, and he always tries to do the right thing. He is a valuable asset to Pinocchio, and he helps the puppet on his journey to become a real boy.