Matt Mercer confidently reveals Bart Simpson’s ideal D&D class.

During a guest spot on a podcast with Nancy Cartwright, Matt Mercer shared his thoughts on which Dungeons & Dragons class would suit Bart Simpson best, suggesting he would make a fantastic bard. Cartwright, who voices the iconic troublemaker in the beloved series, agreed with Mercer, playfully responding in Bart’s voice that she appreciated the compliment.

Cartwright’s podcast, which debuted in 2025, offers an insider’s perspective on The Simpsons and aims to incorporate fan input. Prior to Mercer’s appearance, she gathered questions from fans by reaching out on a community forum. While many recognize Mercer for his long-standing role as a Dungeon Master in the Dungeons & Dragons web series, he also boasts an impressive voice acting resume, including characters like Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 6 and Levi Ackerman in Attack on Titan.

Mercer’s reasoning for Bart being a bard is spot on. The bard class thrives on charisma, and Bart is known for his knack for bluffing and executing elaborate schemes with sheer bravado. This is the kid who once ran a casino from his treehouse, owned a factory (until it fell apart), led a coup at Kamp Krusty, and became famous for the cheeky catchphrase, “I didn’t do it” — he’s a natural fit.

Additionally, Bart excels at insults and mockery, which aligns perfectly with the bard’s abilities, including the spell Vicious Mockery. Bards from the College of Lore subclass can also utilize the Cutting Words feature, allowing them to distract and confuse foes with their clever quips. From his sassy refusal to call his dad anything but “Homer” to his relentless prank calls to Moe’s Tavern, which serve as a form of humiliation for the beleaguered bartender, Bart Simpson is clearly equipped to break his enemies’ spirits with words alone.