Kitt

Kitt is a term that can refer to several subjects in culture, science, and onomastics. The most widely recognized use is as the name of a fictional vehicle in Knight Rider.

In the television series Knight Rider, KITT stands for Knight Industries Three Thousand. It is a highly advanced, autonomous car with an onboard artificial intelligence, portrayed as the partner of Michael Knight. The car is a modified 1982 Pontiac Trans Am with a distinctive front scanner light; its capabilities include self-driving, advanced sensors, and various gadgets, often voiced by actor William Daniels. The character has appeared in various Knight Rider media beyond the original series, preserving its status as a cultural icon of 1980s television.

Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actress, and activist (1927–2008). Known for her distinctive voice and stage presence, she contributed to film and television for six decades and performed such songs as Santa Baby. She also appeared as Catwoman in the 1960s Batman television series, among many other roles in theater, screen, and music.

Kitt also exists as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name or nickname derived from Kit. Individuals bearing the surname Kitt have included performers, writers, and scholars. The name is related to Kit and other similar spellings, and may appear in different contexts depending on usage.