My Little Pony coloring pages: 740 printable designs across 12 sub-collections spanning the Friendship is Magic era, the Equestria Girls spin-off, and the newest G5 generation. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
My Little Pony is a Hasbro franchise that began in 1982 as a toy line before expanding into several generations of animated series and films. This collection focuses primarily on Generation 4, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, created by Lauren Faust and broadcast from 2010 to 2019, alongside the Equestria Girls spin-off and Generation 5.
What Is Inside This Collection
The Mane Six
Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, and Fluttershy are the six central ponies of Friendship is Magic, each representing one of the show’s Elements of Harmony: Magic, Loyalty, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty, and Kindness.
Extended Cast
Princess Luna, Starlight Glimmer, and the Cutie Mark Crew, based on the Cutie Mark Crusaders trio of younger ponies still searching for their special talents, round out the collection’s supporting characters from the main series.
Spin-offs and Other Generations
Equestria Girls reimagines the ponies as human high school characters in a parallel spin-off series, while My Little Pony: A New Generation covers Generation 5, which began with a 2021 Netflix film and introduced a new setting and cast. MLP covers additional general franchise designs not tied to one specific character or generation.
What My Little Pony Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7, and the smooth, rounded pony shapes give early colorists clear outlines to work within.
A way into a favorite show. Coloring a pony from a favorite generation or spin-off extends a familiar story into a quiet, hands-on activity between episodes.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. The franchise’s consistent, cheerful color palette suits that same steady, low-pressure focus.
A shared activity across generations of fans. Because My Little Pony has produced five distinct generations of shows since 1982, coloring across this collection can connect a parent’s own childhood memories of the franchise with a child’s current favorite characters.
How to Color My Little Pony Pages Well
- Twilight Sparkle: use Lavender for the body with a Dark Purple and Pink striped mane and tail.
- Rainbow Dash: Use Light Blue for the body with a rainbow-striped mane and tail across Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple.
- Pinkie Pie: Use pink for the body with a darker Pink, curly mane and tail.
- Rarity: use White for the body with a Purple, wavy mane and tail.
- Applejack and Fluttershy: use Orange with a Blonde mane for Applejack, and Pale Yellow with a Pink mane for Fluttershy, keeping both palettes soft and consistent with their established looks.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With My Little Pony Coloring Pages
1. Elements of Harmony Display
Color all six Mane Six characters, arrange them in a circle on a poster board, and label each with her Element of Harmony: Magic, Loyalty, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty, and Kindness.
2. Pony Bookmark Set
Color small portraits of a few favorite ponies, trim each into a bookmark shape, and laminate or tape them for a durable set.
3. Character Standee
Color a full-body pony page, mount it on cardstock, and fold a small tab at the base so the finished figure can stand upright on a shelf or desk.
4. Cutie Mark Sticker Sheet
Color several small pony designs, cut them out, and glue them onto a sheet of clear contact paper to make a simple homemade sticker sheet.
5. Pony Greeting Card
Fold cardstock in half, mount a colored pony design on the front, and write a message inside for a birthday or friendship card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are My Little Pony coloring pages?
My Little Pony coloring pages are printable line-art designs of ponies and characters from the franchise. This collection includes 740 free designs across 12 sub-collections, available as PDFs or online coloring.
Which sub-category has the most pages?
MLP has the largest sub-category with 200 designs, followed by Pinkie Pie with 83 and Equestria Girls with 81.
How many generations of My Little Pony are there?
The franchise has produced five generations since its 1982 debut. This collection focuses mainly on Generation 4, Friendship is Magic, alongside the Equestria Girls spin-off and Generation 5.
What is Friendship is Magic known for?
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, created by animator Lauren Faust, aired from 2010 to 2019 across nine seasons and built one of the most dedicated fandoms in children’s television history, including a large adult fan community known as Bronies.
What is Equestria Girls?
Equestria Girls is a spin-off series that reimagines the ponies as human high school students in a parallel setting, rather than the pony form used in the main series.
What is Generation 5?
Generation 5, covered in the My Little Pony: A New Generation sub-category, began with a Netflix film released in September 2021 and introduced a new cast and setting while continuing the franchise’s core friendship themes.
Are My Little Pony coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. The smooth, rounded character shapes suit young colorists especially well, alongside more detailed scenes for older fans.
Is this collection different from the Kids and Family Cartoons hub?
This page is a dedicated collection for My Little Pony specifically. It is also cross-referenced from the wider Kids and Family Cartoons hub, which links here rather than hosting its own separate set of pony tiles.
Start Coloring
Choose a sub-collection above to browse that group, or open any page to download it as a free PDF or color it online in the browser. No account, email, or payment is required. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons on each page.
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