Who is the anthropomorphic cat-like alien on "Rick and Morty"?

Squanchy is the anthropomorphic cat-like alien on Rick and Morty. He is a disheveled, orange-brown creature and one of Rick Sanchez’s longtime friends, known for replacing many words in his speech with “squanch.”

Squanchy belongs to Rick’s circle of rebellious companions, alongside Birdperson. Their past includes fighting the Galactic Federation, whose authorities eventually issued warrants for them. He also appears as a musician and participates in the group’s chaotic social life, including Birdperson’s wedding in the episode “The Wedding Squanchers.”

The character’s unusual speech is part of the show’s wordplay: “squanch” can function as a noun, verb, adjective, or nearly any other part of a sentence. Despite his comic appearance, Squanchy can become physically formidable. During the wedding attack, he reveals a liquid hidden in one of his teeth that transforms him into a hulking version of himself.

The character is voiced by Tom Kenny, best known for voicing SpongeBob SquarePants. Squanchy is sometimes confused with other bizarre alien characters in the series, but the cat-like friend of Rick and Birdperson is specifically Squanchy.