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John Paul "J.P." Mercer is the tritagonist of the Cartoon Network series Craig of the Creek. He is a 12-year-old boy in middle school who hangs out at the Creek with his best friends Kelsey and Craig. He is voiced by Michael Croner.

Physical appearance

J.P. is tall compared to most characters in the series. He has light skin, a large head with proportionally smaller cheeks, black eyes and eyebrows, and red hair. His sclera are only drawn in close-ups and other stylized scenes, e.g., the title card for "The Other Side: The Tournament" and the scene where he and Kelsey are discovered outside the Sewer Queen's house by the Sewer Kids in "Sink or Swim Team". His irises are shown in "Opposite Day", revealing his eye color to be blue.

J.P. wears a long-sleeve orange and white striped V-neck hockey jersey, black shoes, and tan pants with a tear on his right knee.

Personality

J.P. is optimistic, friendly, adventurous, and insightful, for better or worse. He is very imaginative, sometimes to the point of seeming detached from reality, yet at other times he is hyper-aware, sometimes even breaking the fourth wall. Such statements usually go over other characters' heads, which can cause others to perceive him as unintelligent. He is relatively indifferent to the negative opinions some have of him, instead standing up for his friends.

As time goes on, he becomes more respected by kids and adults alike, sometimes even impressing Craig and Kelsey.

Relationships

Laura Mercer

Laura has to take care of J.P, given that their mother works in the morning and afternoon. As irritating as J.P. can be to her, given his reckless and outright idiotic behavior, Laura loves him as a younger brother and takes care of him like a mother.

John Mercer

John is his dad who lives in Canada, possibly implying J.P.'s parents are divorced, but on good terms. He was the one who initially gave J.P. his orange hockey jersey, which represents a Canadian hockey team. In "The New Jersey," J.P. talks about the significance of the jersey in connection with his dad. John sent a replacement jersey in the wrong color before sending another in orange again. John apologized to J.P. for not considering the sentimentality of the original jersey.

Paula Mercer

Paula is his mom, who works as a pilot. Because of her job, she works long hours and comes home late. J.P. values his time watching Saturday Late Night Live with her when she comes home. He loves his mom and was excited for his friends to finally meet her at his sleepover in "Sleepover at JP's". She brings him souvenir fridge magnets from her travels.

Craig

J.P. and Craig are best friends. They are always together with their other best friend, Kelsey. Together, they're known as the Stump Kids.

Kelsey

J.P's best friend, along with Craig. Together, they're known as the Stump Kids.

Mortimor

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Omar

Omar and J.P. had few interactions before being friends. Once, when visiting Omar at the overpass, J.P. slipped a little on their raft, causing Omar to break into laughter. When Omar becomes an honorary Stump Kid, they bond over their enjoyment of the show "Cheese Champions", texting each other GIFs, poems, and discussions. J.P. admits he would have loved to talk about "Cheese Champions" with Craig instead, but Craig hates the show.

Kit

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Bobby

J.P. met Bobby in "You're It" when he bumped into him, causing Bobby to drop his candy. J.P. helped him pick up his candy. They are amiable toward each other, but don't spend time together.

In "Memories of Bobby", J.P. mourned Bobby's supposed departure.

Elders of the Creek

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Mackenzie

Mackenzie initially does not like J.P. In "JPony", she sabotages the horse course to make him fail. She believed that J.P would assume leadership of the Horse Girls and make them forget about her. However, J.P. did not intend on doing this and did not want to be a horse anyways.

Maney

J.P. and Maney have mutual affection. She and J.P. spend the majority of the episode "JPony" being together to the dismay of the other Horse Girls. Even though J.P. does not share her interest in horses, preferring trucks instead, Maney respects his differences.

In "Tea Timers' Ball", he takes Maney to the ball and dances with her.

Marie

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Handlebarb

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Warpspeed

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Todd

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Cannonball

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Sewer Queen

In "Lost in the Sewers", the Sewer Queen gives J.P. a firm handshake to repay him for his help unclogging the Sewers. He is disappointed because she gave Craig a pair of water shoes and Kelsey a cart.

Jason

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Tony

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Boris

He and Boris antagonize each other in "The Invitation", but like Craig and Jason, they join forces to foil the Tea Timers' plan.

In "Sleepover at JP's", Boris sympathizes with J.P's desire to introduce his friends to his mother and releases the Stump Kids and Bobby from jail.

Yustice

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Stacks

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King Xavier

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Maya

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Eliza

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Jane

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George

Garry Wisconsin

This is JP's neighbour's sleepwalk alter ego. as seen in the episde Sleep Talk JP JP's alter ego has a workplace friendship with him

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Trivia

  • J.P.'s Harry Potter house is Hufflepuff.[2] due to his down-to-earth and friendly personality.


ve Characters in Craig of the Creek
Creek Kids Stump Kids: Craig WilliamsKelsey PokolyJ.P. MercerOmar

10 Speeds: HandlebarbWarpspeedToddCannonball
Horse Girls: MackenzieMelissaManeyMarie
Sewer Kids: Sewer QueenFrisboyScubaAquatinaSpeedicous
The Elders of the Creek: Elder BarryElder MarkElder David
Tattoo Kids: Charmaine
Ice Pop Trio: Craig • Cannonball • Sparkle Cadet
Creek Daycare Kids: Angel JoséLil' Chris • Sick Kid • KadeshaNathanGurpreet
Junior Forest Scouts: JasonTonyBoris
Ninja Kids: YusticeZatchPrynda
Paintballers: Paintball MikePaintball Benny
Witches of the Creek: TabithaCourtney
Cardboard City Kids: ZoeCarter Brown
Tea Timers: ElizaJaneGeorge
First Kids: Bradley • Cathy • Pradeep
Alliance of Science: WrenFaradayCarl
Freddites: BrigidAnnieCleric
Plush Kids: ButtonsPullstringP.B.
Council of the Creek: Craig • Kelsey • J.P. • Jason • Eileen • Paintball Mike • Bobby • Kit • Eliza • Wren • Yustice • Cannonball • Junk Lord • Wildernessa
Secret Book Club: Kelsey • Stacks • Craig • J.P. • Paintball Benny • Yustice • Sparkle Cadet
Other Side Kids: King XavierCheyenneMayaRandyKennethBrownie Monster
Honeysuckle Rangers: RajShawn
Acorn Knights: AggieAcorn Knight
Cherry Blossoms : Keun SupCherry Blossom
Water Lily Brigade: JackieWater Lily
Roller Kids: Mariah • Dillard]] • Scoot • Razor
Chef Kids: Rick • Tien Lam • Susan • Ramil • Elder Chef
Moss Kids: The Mayor • Chicken Kid • Gary • Shopkeeper
Slime Kids: Ooey • Loogie • Gooey
Tattle Tale Kids: Lou • Patrick • Emily • Gary
Unaffiliated: KitAaronBobbySailor BoyWildernessaStacksJunk LordToman NapitapuluTurnerBig RedJeff Trammell's CreeksonaMerkidDeltronBeth the Timekeeper • Sparkle Cadet • Priest KidThe Secret KidPalomaRogerScooter GirlThe Scratchless OneOld Green PonchoThe Game Master
Single-appearance: MatreyaAbbyJerryHelenSneezy KidRichardMuddy BuddiesJeremyRoxie SampsonArthur RawleyNatthewNate Moger IIISun ChunSalmaCow-BoyConductor

Families Williams family: BernardDuaneEarlJessicaJojoBrysonJasmineDarnellKimNicole

Mercer family: LauraPaulaGoo
Pokoly family: NeilMortimorKelsey's grandmotherKelsey's motherKelsey's great-uncle
Kit's family: Kit's dadEvelynBurl
The Sewer Queen (Eileen)'s family: RoryCristalLolaTito JuniorEileen's fatherEileen's grandfather
Wildernessa (Vanessa)'s family: Cheese SticksVanessa's parents
Bobby's family: Tom BobsonMabel Bobson
Jason's family: Jason's fatherJason's stepmother
Raj's family: Ravi • Nila Ba • Raj's grandfather • Raj's mother
Jackie's family: Jackie's father

Other groups Bad Moves: DavidEmmaKatieDaoud

Student Council: Bernard • AminaGibsonCarissAlexis

Minor characters Adults: GlenKatMr. SchulmanMrs. GraysonPiperShannonSmoothie Groovy customerJ.P.'s teacherJ.P.'s guidance counselorBeachgoerIce cream vendorCousin Bobby

Animals: Minor characters/Animals#FredElder Mark IIDraculaCookie
Fictional characters: Slide the FerretAcornThe Anti-SparkleCherriClaw the BadgerThe DenominatorDr. RobomeletteFire and IceFloofyGlide the FerretHaruHoneysuckleInvisible Heat Monsters from the Planet So-LarMolar BearPersimmonPrisonerShaq-SquatchSilhouette the MongooseTootsie the SkunkTwo-Headed Dragon of LeiashVoiceWater Lily