* Cartoonist: This is the most general term and applies to anyone who draws cartoons, regardless of the style or medium.
* Animator: This term is specifically used for someone who creates moving cartoons, typically for film or television.
* Comic book artist: This refers to someone who draws cartoons for comic books, often focusing on sequential art and storytelling.
* Illustrator: While not always exclusively for cartoons, illustrators often create cartoons for books, magazines, and other publications.
* Graphic novelist: This term describes someone who creates longer, more complex cartoon stories that resemble novels.
* Political cartoonist: This refers to a cartoonist who uses their work to express political opinions and satire.
The specific term you use will depend on the context and the type of cartoon being created.