Yoshi

Yoshi
Yoshi
Mario character
	Promotional art by Shigehisa Nakaue (2019)
First game	Super Mario World (1990)
Designed by	Shigefumi Hino
Voiced by	Kazumi Totaka (1997–present) Others: Andrew Sabiston (Super Mario World) ; Chika Sakamoto, Ikue Ōtani and Tamayo Hayashi (Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi's Adventure Land; Japanese) ; Junko Hori (Yoshi's Cookie commercial; Japanese) ; Kathy Fitzgerald (Mario Is Missing!) ; Frank Welker (Super Mario Bros.) ; Donald Glover (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie);
In-universe information
Species	Yoshi

Yoshi is a fictional creature who appears in video games published by Nintendo. Yoshi debuted in Super Mario World (1990) on the SNES as Mario and Luigi's steed. The character belongs to a species of dinosaurs, also collectively called Yoshis.

Yoshi is the title character of the Yoshi series and a supporting character in the Mario franchise. He has appeared in Mario Party and Mario Kart, as well as many Mario sports games. He also appears as a playable character in the crossover fighting game series Super Smash Bros..

Yoshi has been well-received, with some critics noting that he is one of the most recognizable characters and one of the best sidekicks in video games. Yoshi's image has also appeared on a range of products, including clothes and collectibles.