Ursula
Infamous Sea Witch
The evil sea witch who is Ariel's enemy in Disney's movie 'The Little Mermaid'. A giant cecaelia woman with tentacles, she steals Ariel's voice and aims for King Triton's throne.
Quotes
- Life is full of tough choices... isn't it?
- Triton's daughter will be mine, and I'll make him writhe in agony like a bug pinned to a needle!
- Is that so? Come on, decide. Will you sign the contract or not?
- I am the perfect queen; no one can resist my following.
- That seaweed jungle is my kingdom; I won't let anyone interfere.
Trivia
- Voice actress Pat Carroll lowered her voice for the Ursula role, imagining a Shakespearean actress and car saleswoman.
- Ursula's character is modeled after the drag queen Divine.
- During animation production, the number of tentacles was reduced from 8 to 6 due to production costs.
- There was a setting where Ursula was King Triton's sister, but it was ultimately scrapped.
- Melissa McCarthy was cast as Ursula in the live-action remake of the film.
- Fans debate whether Ursula's tentacles resemble those of an octopus or a squid.
Alternate names
Ursula
Urshula
Arshura
Vanessa
Profile
- Species
- Cecaelia (Sea Witch)
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Drag queen-style sea witch with a somewhat plump build. Lavender skin with 6 black tentacles, wearing a purple dress. Large eyes with flashy eye makeup and a gold necklace.
- Height
- About 180cm (several meters when enlarged)
- Weight
- Unknown
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
-
- 6 black tentacles
- Purple dress
- Gold nautilus shell necklace
- Flashy eye makeup
- Large build
- Iconic items
-
- Nautilus shell necklace
- Magic trident (when seized)
- Tentacles
- Vanessa's human form
- Magic cauldron (magic kiln)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Ursula is a cunning and calculating villain. She ruthlessly manipulates others using deals and magic power to achieve her goals, without scruples or being swayed by sentiment.
- Keywords
-
- Greedy
- Schemer
- Self-centered
- Charismatic
- Imposing
- Sly
- Cold-blooded
- Humorous
- Bold
- Motto
- “Life is full of tough choices... isn't it?”
- Talents
-
- Sorceress
- Contract negotiation
- Transformation using magic
- Hypnotism
- Giant growth ability
- Strategic thinking
- Skills
-
- Piloting magic Triton's trident
- Manipulation of hearts
- Transformation magic
- Contract fraud
- Singing
- Motivation
- To steal Ariel's voice, gain control of the ocean, and usurp King Triton's throne.
- Habits
- Says 'innit' instead of 'isn't it'.
- Favorite foods
- Seaweed, Unknown
- Hobbies
- Making contracts, Manipulating land humans
History
- Backstory
- Originally conceived as Poseidon's daughter and King Triton's sister, but ultimately exiled to become the sea witch. She dominates many mermaids and sea creatures, using Ariel's ambitions to achieve her own ambitions.
- Debut date
- November 17, 1989
- Work title
- The Little Mermaid
- Media type
- Movie
Ariel's Contract Establishment
- Significant event
- Ariel's Contract Establishment
- Description
- Concludes a contract with Ariel to spend 3 days in human form in exchange for Ariel's voice.
Transformation into Vanessa
- Significant event
- Transformation into Vanessa
- Description
- Transforms into human form Vanessa to hypnotize Prince Eric.
Giant Showdown
- Significant event
- Giant Showdown
- Description
- Grows giant using the trident seized from King Triton and confronts Ariel and Eric, but is defeated.
Death
- Significant event
- Death
- Description
- Pierced by the bow of a shipwreck by Eric and dies.
Relationships
King Triton
Sibling
Elder brother and archenemy. Originally comrades ruling the sea together, but later fell into conflict.
Morgana
Sibling
Younger sister. Mentioned in the sequel 'The Little Mermaid II'.
Flotsam
Minion
Tentacle minion that hinders Ariel together.
Jetsam
Minion
Tentacle minion that hinders Ariel together.
Odd Sisters
Allies
Appears as a co-conspirator in the novel.
Queen of Darkness
Queen of Darkness: leader
Media appearances
The Little Mermaid
Movie / Protagonist
1989
Descendants 2
Movie / Supporting
2017
The Little Mermaid (2023 live-action film)
Movie / Protagonist
2023
The Little Mermaid (TV series)
Anime / Supporting
1992
House of Mouse
Anime / Supporting
2001
Welcome to Lisa Simpson's Club
Movie / Supporting
2022
Kingdom Hearts series
Game / Supporting
2002 onwards
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Game / Supporting
2023
Voice cast and creators
森公美子
- Voice actor
- 森公美子
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Anime version
くじら
- Voice actor
- くじら
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV series and others
定岡小百合
- Voice actor
- 定岡小百合
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Simpsons
入江純
- Voice actor
- 入江純
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Once Upon a Time
浦嶋りんこ
- Voice actor
- 浦嶋りんこ
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Little Mermaid (2023 live-action version)
Pat Carroll
- Voice actor
- Pat Carroll
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 1989 film version until 2022 death
- Notes
- Original Ursula voice actress
Jodi Benson
- Voice actor
- Jodi Benson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Vanessa role (1989)
Whoopi Goldberg
- Voice actor
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Descendants 2
Dawnn Lewis
- Voice actor
- Dawnn Lewis
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Welcome to Lisa Simpson's Club
Debra Wilson
- Voice actor
- Debra Wilson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Disney Speedstorm
Amber Riley
- Voice actor
- Amber Riley
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Ariel Mermaid's Story
Hans Christian Andersen
- Creator name
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Role
- Original author
Ron Clements
- Creator name
- Ron Clements
- Role
- Writer
John Musker
- Creator name
- John Musker
- Role
- Writer
Ruben A. Aquino
- Creator name
- Ruben A. Aquino
- Role
- Character designer
Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Ursula Fashion Doll
- Item name
- Ursula Fashion Doll
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Ursula Nautilus Shell Necklace
- Item name
- Ursula Nautilus Shell Necklace
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Ursula Magic Cauldron (Magic Kiln)
- Item name
- Ursula Magic Cauldron (Magic Kiln)
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Limited
Ursula Interactive Figure
- Item name
- Ursula Interactive Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited