Who is Cato in The Hunger Games?

Fierce Career tribute from District 2, known for combat prowess.

Who plays Cato in The Hunger Games?

Cato is played by Alexander Ludwig.

Cato's abilities include swordsmanship, hand-to-hand combat, intimidation, survival, tactical aggression.

Cato has 3 mapped relationships in The Hunger Games. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Katniss Everdeen (Enemy). Peeta Mellark (Enemy).

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Swordsmanship, Hand-to-hand combat, Intimidation, Survival, Tactical aggression

Cato — Conflict Arch Enemy — Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence)
Fierce Career tribute from District 2 who serves as Katniss's primary physical antagonist.
Cato — Conflict Rival — Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson)
Direct combat rival who attempts to use Peeta as a shield during the final battle.
Cato — Power Enforcer — President Coriolanus Snow (Donald Sutherland)
Loyal combatant who enforces the Capitol's will through arena violence.