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|image=[[Image:Whomp.png|180px]]<br>A '''Whomp''', as seen in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.

'''Whomps''' are large, stone enemies that look like stone rectangles with faces, hands and arms, and feet (without legs). They are the minions of [[Bowser]] and the [[Whomp King]]. They debuted in the game ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Whomps are related to [[Thwomps]], enemies that are also made out of stone.

====''Super Mario 64====

[[Image:WhompMP5.PNG|120px|thumb|left|A Whomp from ''Super Mario 64''.]]

Whomps first appeared in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. In this game, they attempt to crush [[Mario]] by falling over and trying to land on top of him when he gets near. They can be defeated by causing them to fall over and subsequently [[Ground Pound|ground pounding]] on their bandaged backs, their sole weak spot. Whomps appear mainly in [[Whomp's Fortress]], the residence of the [[Whomp King]], a giant Whomp who rules over the Whomps and Thwomps, as well as the stage [[Bowser in the Sky]].

Whomps reappear in the [[Nintendo DS]] game ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. They are exclusively found in the castle of [[World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 3]]. In this game, Whomps behave similarly to their ''Super Mario 64'' counterpart, again trying to crush Mario if he attempts to pass by them. Once on the floor, Mario can Ground Pound the Whomp's back to destroy it. They can also be used as platforms to cross harmful parts of the environment, like [[spike]]s. One particular Whomp can even be used to help Mario collect a [[Star Coin]]. A single, larger than average Whomp called [[Super-Whomp]] is also found in this castle.

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[[Image:Mg7.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A '''Whomp''', in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]]

Whomps re-appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', with many of their physical features changed. The Whomps' body features are more rectangular, and their once purple hands are now the same color as their body, in addition to having a thumb added to them. Their characteristic bandages are no longer present; instead, Whomps now bear the same symbol as the [[Ground Pound Switch]]es on their back instead of bandages. Additionally, they can cause Mario to lose all of his health points in this game, unlike in their past appearances.

The [[Whomp King]] also makes a return as the boss of [[Throwback Galaxy]].

[[Image:MPAWhomp.png|thumb|right|A Whomp in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''.]]

[[Image:Pokewhomp.png|thumb|left|Whomps have two bandages on their backs, marking their only weak point, as seen in the "[[On the Spot]]" [[mini-game]] in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''.]]

Whomps are used as blockades in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. In ''[[Mario Party]]'', ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 3]]'' and then once again in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' a Whomp will guard an intersection and will charge the players coins. If the player pays the money, they will be allowed to pass, and the Whomp will block off a different section. In ''[[Mario Party 4]]'', a Whomp hosts the Extra Room, a room filled with challenging mini-games. They appear in a few [[mini-games]] in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' and in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. In ''Mario Party 3'', Whomp appeared as [[Donkey Kong]]'s initial partner. Whomp also appeared in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', occasionally blocking a path in [[King Boo's Haunted Hideaway]]. If the player pays it ten coins, the Whomp will let the player pass and block the path next to it. A Whomp also appeared as a CPU in the minigame "[[Moped Mayhem]]". Finally, Whomps appeared in ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' in the minigames [[Whomp-a-thon]] and [[Toppling Terror]], and as a collectible and a badge.

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===''Paper Mario Series''===

[[File:PM3DS5.png|thumb|150px|A Whomp in [[Paper Mario 3DS]].]]

Whomps make their ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' debut in ''[[Paper Mario 3DS]]''. Not much information is given at the time about their role in the game. Their appearance seems to be based on their appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', as they have the same hands in this game rather than the usual purple ones, and They also have the same eyebrows.

==Trivia==

*In the Prima game guide of ''Mario Party 8'', the author mistakenly referred to Whomp as a [[Thwomp]].

*Even though [[Throwback Galaxy]] is the base of Whomps, they are very rare in the galaxy. In fact, only two appear: a regular Whomp and the [[Whomp King]].

*Whomps made the same noises as [[Thwomp]]s in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.  In later games, however, their noises were slightly different.

*Apparently, according to the [[Whomp King]], Whomps construct Houses, Castles, and Sidewalks, which the Mushroom Kingdom denizens aren't grateful for.

==Names in Other Languages==

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