“ | So we did what we always do when something scares us- we panicked and ran! | ” |
–Thurston, Paintings and Predictions |
Thurston's Herd is a group of zebras led by Thurston. They live in the Pride Lands.
History[]
Never Judge a Hyena by Its Spots[]

Thurston's herd grazes
Thurston's Herd is grazing near a forest. Fuli, Beshte, Ono, and Bunga are conversing nearby, needing directions to Flat Ridge Rock. Thurston breaks away from the herd to talk with them, but fails to remember where he was going once he proves not to know where Flat Ridge Rock is. Ono suggests back to his herd, and Thurston rejoins the group.
The Rise of Makuu[]
Thurston's herd attends the Mashindano between the crocodiles Makuu and Pua. When
Watching the Mashidano
Eye of the Beholder[]

Dust billows towards the herd
Thurston's herd is grazing at Chakula Plains. Ono arrives and eventually dives at the herd, causing them to panic and run further away from a nearby canyon. When Kion uses the Roar of the Elders to free himself and the Lion Guard from the canyon, a cloud of dust sweeps towards the herd, but they are unharmed and continue eating. Now free, Lion Guard ensures that Janja, Cheezi, and Chungu are unable to attack the zebras.
The Kupatana Celebration[]
Thurston's herd comes to the Kupatana celebration.
Follow That Hippo![]
Thurston's herd panic and runs when they thought they saw hyenas.
Paintings and Predictions[]

Fuli diverts the herd
The Lion Guard goes to help Thurston's herd, who are stampeding through the Pride Lands. The stampede causes a rock high above to fall, but Fuli is able to move the zebras out of the way just in time. When questioned as to what caused the stampede, Thurston explains that it was a "great big boom", and Ono deducts that he's referring to the thunder from a storm not long ago. Thurston goes on to inform them that the herd did what they always did when something scared them: panicked and ran. Ono assures the lead zebra that it is safe for the herd to go home now, but Thurston fails to remember where their home is. Kion has Ono guide the zebras back to their grazing grounds.

The hyenas attack
Nearby, unbeknownst to the herd, three hyenas watch and sing "Panic and Run", a song about attacking the herd. When the zebras reach the grazing grounds, a female zebra thanks Ono, and the herd begins to eat. But the hyenas attack, inducing the herd into a panic. The Lion Guard arrives and drives the hyenas away, but three members of the herd- Thurston, the female zebra, and a foal- are separated from the others, now located at Maji Baridi Falls. The Guard goes to fetch them, and with the help of Kion's Roar, are able to save them and presumably return them to their herd.
The Imaginary Okapi[]

Grazing
When Ajabu tries to blend in with Thurston's herd, Thurston himself is quick to realise that this new face is not a zebra, declaring it loudly which gains the attention of a leopard named Makucha. After some more questions to the okapi, Thurston comes face to face with Makucha and starts to run, along with his herd. When he lands on top of Makucha he fears for his life, but becomes offended when Makucha is disinterested in him.
Never Roar Again[]

At the flood plains
The Trail to Udugu[]
Thurston's herd can be seen during Bunga's song Running with the King.
Ono's Idol[]
Thurston's Herd can be seen at the Royal Mud Print Ceremony.
The Savannah Summit[]
Thurston's Herd can be seen when Twiga walks to Pride Rock for the Savannah Summit.
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar[]
Some members of Thurston's Herd can be seen during Bring Back a Legend Later, Thurston's Herd can be seen when they're waiting for Ma Tembo to find the water.
Swept Away[]
Some of Thurston's Herd get their hooves stuck in some dry mud, after they go looking for the water which is normally there. When the Lion Guard arrive, Kion uses his Roar on a raincloud, dispersing some water which helps loosen the mud. Although Beshte gets swept away, Thurston and his herd members are saved, and Thurston tells his herd that they don't need to panic and run from now on, just panic, as that will be enough.
Rescue in the Outlands[]

Thurston's Herd grazing by the river
The Bite of Kenge[]
Thurston's Herd can be seen being attacked by Kenge.
Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas[]
When Bunga wants to give his uncles the best Christmas ever, Thurston's
"Panic and run!"
Divide and Conquer[]
Thurston and one of his herd members watch Tamaa put on a show.
The Scorpion's Sting[]
The herd attends the Kumbuka celebration for King Simba, singing along with Rafiki to "Good King Simba"
Undercover Kinyonga[]
Thurston and his heard starts to panic and run when they hear a talking rock. The guard
Talking to the "talking rock"
The Zebra Mastermind[]

"The Zebra Mastermind"
The Underground Adventure[]
Thurston mentions his herd when he becomes best friends with Tiifu.
Beshte and the Beast[]
Thurston and his herd come to the watering hole for a drink but is stopped by Bunga as he tells them to wait for the giraffes to finish. They are then scared by Shujaa the gorilla.
The Fall of Mizimu Grove[]
Thurston's herd is
Enjoying the show with the other herds

Staying home
Battle for the Pride Lands[]
Return to the Pride Lands[]
Thurston's herd watches Kion's Lion Guard compete agaisnt Vitani's. They also go to the Tree of Life to watch Kion become the king.
Named Members[]
Name | Information | Position | Status | Picture |
Thurston | Thurston is seemingly the leader of the herd, often directing them as to what to do. He is a cowardly, petulant zebra who thinks highly of zebras. In any dangerous situation, he advises others to panic and run. He resembles the other members of his herd, but his mane is distinctively bushier, with a large tuft rising out in front of his head. Thurston's eyes are brown. | Leader | Alive | ![]() |
Kwato | Kwato is a young zebra foal, and friend to Mtoto, Kambuni, Shauku and Gumba. Like Thurston, the fur tuft on his head is pushed backwards a little, making him stand out from other zebra foals in the series. Although not much is known about him, he has been shown to be very playful, and looks up to the Lion Guard. | Member | Alive | ![]() |
Unnamed Members[]
The following are known members of Thurston's Herd who have not received an official name.