Who plays Cato in The Hunger Games?

Cato is played by Alexander Ludwig.

What are Cato's abilities?

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

Cato has 5 mapped relationships in The Hunger Games. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

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

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

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

Cato — Conflict Final Opponent — Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence)
Cato is Katniss's last direct armed opponent in the arena.

Katniss shoots Cato's hand, enabling Peeta to push him toward the Mutts, and then Katniss kills him.
Cato — Conflict Combat Opponents — Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson)
Their final confrontation links Peeta's survival to Cato's defeat.

Cato holds Peeta hostage on the roof of the Cornucopia until Katniss disables Cato and Peeta pushes him down.
Cato — Alliance Career Teammate — Clove (Isabelle Fuhrman)
They belong to the same trained hunting group.

Cato and Clove operate together with the Careers while tracking Katniss in the arena.
Cato — Alliance Career Teammate — Glimmer (Leven Rambin)
Their cooperation is part of the Careers' arena strategy.

Cato and Glimmer are among the Careers who pursue Katniss and shelter near the tracker-jacker nest.
Cato — Alliance Career Teammate — Marvel (Jack Quaid)
They collaborate as armed competitors from the wealthier districts.

Cato and Marvel hunt Katniss together as members of the Career group.

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