Master Splinter's Death Marks a Pivotal Moment in TMNT History Splinter being dead - and, for the forseeable future, remaining dead - is a massive change to the classic TMNT status quo.

Peter Renaday, who originated the role of Master Splinter in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series that marked the franchise’s onscreen debut, has died. He was 89.

Master Splinter isn’t the only non-turtle playable character in Shredder’s Revenge. April O’Neil, the microphone wielding reporter, will also be able to throw down with the Foot Clan.

Splinter Is Playable In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge The TMNT sensei is going to keep the Foot Clan on its toes with his unrivaled martial arts skills. By Darryn Bonthuys on ...

Peter Renaday, a longtime voice actor best known for originating the voice of Master Splinter in the first animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, has died at the age of 89.