Friendship is Magic 12th Anniversary

12 years ago, Friendship is Magic aired on television. Remember in the first episode when we met the Mane Six, Nightmare Moon, and several famous background ponies that have appeared later on.

Main characters who first appeared in the Season 1 premiere:
Twilight Sparkle
Applejack
Pinkie Pie
Rainbow Dash
Rarity
Fluttershy
Spike

Villains first appearing in the Season 1 premiere:
Nightmare Moon
Shadowbolts

Recurring first appearing in the Season 1 premiere:
Princess Celestia
Princess luna (after being defeated as Nightmare Moon)
Mayor Mare
Royal Guards (Princess Celestia only)

Here’s some famous background ponies who have first appeared in the Season 1 premiere (either the first or second, or both episodes):
Lyra Heartstrings
Minuette
Twinkleshine
Lemon Hearts
Orange Swirl
Sassaflash
Sea Swirl
Amethyst Star
Doctor Whooves
Cloud Kicker
Berryshine
Candy Mane
Cherry Berry
Golden Harvest/Carrot Top
Parasol
Royal Pin
Rainbowshine
Shoeshine
Sunshower Raindrops
Sweetie Drops
White Lightning
Sprinkle Medley
Meadow Song
Crusoe Palm
Diamond Mint
Daisy
Derpy Hooves

Have questions? Just leave a comment below about the Friendship is Magic Season 1 premiere.

Neat.

A party!

Geez, how many of those kids are heading off to college?