Cotton

Old pirate helmsman

An old pirate who appears in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series. Having had his tongue cut out and unable to speak, a parrot perched on his shoulder converses on his behalf, and he serves as the helmsman on the Black Pearl.

Trivia

  • A rare character with the unique setting of being unable to speak due to having his tongue cut out.
  • His conversations are voiced by the parrot on his shoulder.
  • First appears in the first film of the series.
  • Trusted as the helmsman of the Black Pearl.

Alternate names

Cotton Pirate with a parrot

Tags

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Profile

Species
human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Elderly and skinny in build. Has a goatee and wears pirate-style clothing. Always has a parrot on his shoulder. Silent because he can't speak.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • elderly
  • goatee
  • cannot speak (tongue has been cut out)
Iconic items
  • parrot
  • pirate hat
  • pirate clothes
  • ship's helm

Personality and abilities

Core personality
loyal
Detailed personality
Few words but loyal and caring toward comrades. Despite his handicap of being unable to speak, he has a strong presence and is relied upon as a member of the pirate crew.
Keywords
  • loyalty
  • reserved
  • reliable
  • pirate
  • pet enthusiast
Talents
  • helmsmanship
  • navigation knowledge
  • endurance
Skills
  • pirate ship handling
  • patience and observation
  • communication (via parrot)
Motivation
To protect the ship and navigate safely.
Habits
Unable to speak himself, he has the parrot speak for him.

History

Backstory
Cotton was once a pirate, but during a mission his tongue was cut out, leaving him unable to speak. Since then, the parrot has served as his spokesperson, and he continues to serve the pirate crew as the helmsman of the Black Pearl.
Debut date
July 9, 2003
Work title
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Media type
Movie

Tongue cut out

Significant event
Tongue cut out
Description
Before the story begins, his tongue is cut out, rendering him unable to speak.

Appointed helmsman of the Black Pearl

Significant event
Appointed helmsman of the Black Pearl
Description
Thereafter, he assumes the role of helmsman on the ship.

Symbiosis with the parrot

Significant event
Symbiosis with the parrot
Description
The parrot on his shoulder speaks as his spokesperson, enabling communication.

Relationships

Jack Sparrow

Teammate

Acting together as a member of the Black Pearl crew.

Black Pearl

Black Pearl: 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

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Movie / Supporting

2011 theatrical release

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Movie / Supporting

2017 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

David Bailey

Voice actor
David Bailey
Language
Japanese
Version or series
theatrical releases

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Walt Disney Pictures

Creator name
Walt Disney Pictures
Role
Licensee

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