Slimer

Slimer is a fictional ectoplasmic ghost from the Ghostbusters franchise. Created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, Slimer first appears in the 1984 film Ghostbusters, produced by Columbia Pictures. The character is typically depicted as a green, translucent, amorphous entity with a large mouth and a voracious appetite, known for producing ectoplasmic slime as it moves and for causing playful mayhem.

In the original film, Slimer serves as a troublesome creature that challenges the Ghostbusters before their capture of the ghost. In The Real Ghostbusters, the 1986 animated series, Slimer is reimagined as a friendly, comical companion who accompanies the Ghostbusters on adventures and interacts with the team in a more benign manner.

Beyond the films and cartoons, Slimer has appeared in comic books, video games, and various merchandise, making him one of the franchise's most recognizable characters. His design has been adapted in different media, but his distinctive green color, gelatinous form, and slime-generating ability are commonly retained.

Slimer has remained a cultural icon associated with Ghostbusters and is frequently referenced in popular media as a symbol of the franchise's lighter, more humorous tone.