Bill Turner
Cursed pirate crewman
Father of Will Turner, formerly a crew member cursed on the Black Pearl. Later serves on the Flying Dutchman.
Quotes
- As a father, I'll do anything to protect my son.
- No matter the curse, family bonds do not fade.
Trivia
- Bill Turner is one of the few crew members afflicted by the Black Pearl's curse.
- As a Flying Dutchman crew member, he is fated to only come ashore once every 100 years.
Alternate names
Bill Turner
Will's father
Flying Dutchman crew member
Cursed pirate
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Rugged pirate-like man. Often depicted with dirty clothes, long hair, and a beard.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Pirate-like scars
- Long beard
- Somewhat disheveled hair
- Iconic items
-
- Pirate attire
- Sword
- Rope
- Flying Dutchman crew uniform
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyalty
- Detailed personality
- Family-oriented, acts without regard for danger to protect his son Will. Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and loyalty, but also depicted suffering due to the curse.
- Keywords
-
- Loyal
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Family-oriented
- Brave
- Tormented
- Talents
-
- Navigation
- Swordsmanship
- Pirate combat ability
- Endurance
- Skills
-
- Ship handling
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Strategic thinking
- Motivation
- Protect his son Will and be freed from the curse.
- Favorite foods
- Simple meals, Fish dishes
- Favorite places
- The sea, Onboard ship
- Disliked situations
- Pain from the curse, Separation from family
History
- Backstory
- Former Black Pearl crew member who was transformed by the curse. Long separated from his son Will, but their father-son bond is depicted in the latter half of the story. Became a crew member of the Flying Dutchman due to the curse.
- Debut date
- July 9, 2003
- Work title
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Media type
- Movie
Black Pearl curse
- Significant event
- Black Pearl curse
- Description
- Cursed as a Black Pearl crew member, transforming his appearance.
Joining the Flying Dutchman
- Significant event
- Joining the Flying Dutchman
- Description
- Forced to serve on the Flying Dutchman due to the curse.
Reunion with Will
- Significant event
- Reunion with Will
- Description
- Reunites with his son Will Turner and restores their family bond.
Relationships
Will Turner
Father
His real son. Though separated, they are bound by a strong father-son bond.
Jack Sparrow
Ally
Acted together and cooperated for each other's goals.
Elizabeth Swann
Ally
Connected through his son Will.
Black Pearl crew (former)
Black Pearl crew (former): unknown
Flying Dutchman crew
Flying Dutchman crew: unknown
Media appearances
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Movie / Supporting
2003 theatrical release
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Movie / Supporting
2006 theatrical release
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Movie / Supporting
2007 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Shin'ichirō Miki
- Voice actor
- Shin'ichirō Miki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Stellan Skarsgård
- Voice actor
- Stellan Skarsgård
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Main series
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
- Creator name
- Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Animation studio
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Bill Turner Figure
- Item name
- Bill Turner Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular