Davy Jones
Supernatural Ruler of the Sea
Captain of the ghost ship Flying Dutchman, and the supernatural ruler of the sea.
Quotes
- Do you fear death?
- You can always trust a dishonest man to be dishonest.
- I am the captain of the Flying Dutchman.
- We all have our debts.
- You can’t cheat death, love.
Trivia
- The character's name derives from the legendary sea demon 'Davy Jones' Locker'.
- The tentacle-like face is modeled after an octopus.
- Voiced by Bill Nighy.
- The Flying Dutchman crew consists of cursed souls.
- The curse and contract play key roles in the story.
Alternate names
Davy Jones
Davy
Profile
- Species
- Immortal Ruler of the Sea
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A monstrous form fusing human and octopus features, with the head covered in tentacles. Parts of the arms and body are bizarre like marine life, clad in pitch-black pirate attire.
- Height
- Approximately 190cm
- Distinguishing features
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- Tentacled head
- Metallic prosthetic hand
- Fish scale-like skin
- Monstrous claws
- Iconic items
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- Trident
- Captain's hat
- Pirate attire
- Flying Dutchman command pipe
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Ruthless and cruel, strict and cunning regarding contracts. Suffers from his own curse and harbors loneliness, yet remains loyal to his duty.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Cunning
- Lonely
- Cruel
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Motto
- Contracts are absolutely unbreakable.
- Talents
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- Supernatural command over the sea
- Tentacle-based combat
- Exceptional leadership as captain
- Immortality
- Underwater navigation
- Skills
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- Naval tactics
- Swordsmanship
- Strategy and negotiation
- Enforcing contract powers
- Motivation
- To break the curse and gain freedom, and to fulfill his duty as ruler of the Flying Dutchman.
- Habits
- Often uses tentacles like limbs. Ruthless but occasionally reveals anguish.
History
- Backstory
- Formerly a human captain, he became immortal through a contract with the sea goddess Calypso and was appointed captain of the Flying Dutchman. Upon breaking the contract, he was cursed and transformed into a half-human, half-marine monstrous form.
- Debut date
- July 7, 2006
- Work title
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
- Media type
- Movie
Appointment as Captain of the Flying Dutchman
- Significant event
- Appointment as Captain of the Flying Dutchman
- Description
- Through the contract with the sea goddess, he becomes the captain tasked with ferrying dead souls to the ocean floor.
Monstrous transformation by curse
- Significant event
- Monstrous transformation by curse
- Description
- Due to contract violation, he assumes a monstrous form and bears eternal suffering.
Confrontation with Jack Sparrow
- Significant event
- Confrontation with Jack Sparrow
- Description
- Opposes protagonist Jack Sparrow and becomes central to the story.
Relationships
Calypso
Mysterious entity who was his contract partner and the cause of his curse.
Flying Dutchman crew
Flying Dutchman crew: leader
Media appearances
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
Koichi Yamadera
- Voice actor
- Koichi Yamadera
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical release
Bill Nighy
- Voice actor
- Bill Nighy
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical release
Ted Elliott、Terry Rossio
- Creator name
- Ted Elliott、Terry Rossio
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Davy Jones Figure
- Item name
- Davy Jones Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular