Do You Know Your Tinker Bell?

Just about every child has been introduced to the character of Tinker Bell, and many of us continue to love this great character. Tinker Bell has figured largely in popular culture, including books and magazines, movies and television programs and much more. Kids and adults alike love Tinker Bell, and this beloved figure is instantly recognizable around the country and around the world.

These days of course many people are familiar with the name Tinker Bell as Paris Hilton's dog. However, the original Tinker Bell was created by J.M. Barrie for a play, and was of course made famous when Mr. Barrie published his novel Peter Pan. Tinker Bell is a fairy, and like all fairies she is sometimes playful, sometimes ill tempered and sometimes helpful to the main character.

The famous character of Tinker Bell has been seen in a host of novels, works of art, television programs and movies, and the character of Tinker Bell may be even more famous than the character of Peter Pan.

Tinker Bell has also been a popular character in stage adaptations of Peter Pan, and the small size of the character makes it quite a challenge to represent the character. Those who stage plays of Peter Pan have often used a variety of lighting effects to represent the tiny Tinker Bell. In the world o motion pictures, some of our most beloved actresses have played the role of Tinker Bell, and the role has always been a coveted one.

In addition to all this fame, Tinker Bell is used as the official mascot of the Disneyland theme parks, Walt Disney World and the Mickey Mouse Club franchises. The character of Tinker Bell has long been used to advertise not only Disney theme parks but Disney movies and television programs as well.

With all this going for her, it is no wonder that the character of Tinker Bell has continued to enjoy such popularity with the young and the young at heart. From far into the past to long into the future, Tinker Bell is here to stay. Tinker Bell is one of those rare fictional characters who has truly taken on a life of his own. This beloved fairy tale character has grown far beyond the original book in which he first appeared, much to the delight of the young, and young at heart, of every new generation. Tinker Bell is truly one of the most unique and beloved characters to come along in many years.