Will Turner
Honest swordsman who turned from blacksmith to pirate
Jack Sparrow's ally and protagonist, a skilled swordsman who became a pirate from a blacksmith. Ultimately becomes captain of the Flying Dutchman, receiving a curse that allows him to come ashore only once every 10 years.
Quotes
- The heart chooses the path
- A man with only sword skills as weapon, but that's all I have
- There are things worth risking life to protect
- I won't abandon comrades
- Truth is sometimes the most dangerous weapon
Trivia
- Receives the restriction of coming ashore only once every 10 years due to the curse.
- Uses self-made weapons utilizing blacksmith experience.
- Opposite personality to Jack but has a complex trust relationship.
- Father was once captain of the Flying Dutchman.
- In the third film, nearly dies from stabbing heart with sword but revives.
- One of the main characters played by voice actor Orlando Bloom.
Alternate names
William Turner Jr.
Bootstrap Bill
Will
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- Late 17th century
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Retains the atmosphere of a blacksmith but is a sturdy young man. His grooming is pirate-like yet gives an honest impression. His proficiency in swordsmanship can be seen from his demeanor.
- Height
- About 175cm
- Weight
- Unknown
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Physique endowed with the robustness of a blacksmith
- Wildness as a pirate
- Honest-looking expression
- Iconic items
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- Sword
- Blacksmith hammer
- Proof of captaincy of the Flying Dutchman
- Black pirate hat
- Pirate attire
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Upright
- Detailed personality
- Serious with a strong sense of responsibility, overflowing with justice. Strong sense of duty, honest and brave toward comrades and lover. Values duty and courtesy over pirate scheming. Has an upright nature different from Jack, sometimes used by him but builds a solid trust deep down.
- Keywords
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- Honest
- Brave
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Serious
- Loyal
- Passionate
- Calm
- Sense of justice
- Motto
- With duty and honesty in heart, overcome any hardship.
- Talents
-
- High swordsmanship
- Blacksmithing skills
- Navigation skills
- Leadership
- Resilient mental strength
- Physical strength
- Skills
-
- Dual wielding swords
- Tactical negotiation
- Survival skills
- Pirate ship handling
- Assassination and stealth actions
- Motivation
- To learn the truth about his pirate father and save him. To marry Elizabeth. Ultimately, to break the curse as captain of the Flying Dutchman.
- Habits
- Being too serious sometimes makes him inflexible, and he gets led around by Jack.
- Favorite foods
- Meat dishes, Rum (likes in small amounts)
- Hobbies
- Blacksmithing, Sword practice, Sailing
- Favorite places
- Port Royal, Sea
- Favorite colors
- Brown, Black
- Music
- Traditional pirate songs
- Person
- Elizabeth Swann, Jack Sparrow
- Disliked situations
- Betrayal, Cowardly acts
History
- Backstory
- Lost his father in childhood and grew up unaware he was a pirate's son. Grew into a blacksmith apprentice, later boarded a pirate ship to save his lover Elizabeth and began his path as a pirate. His serious and strong sense of justice deepened bonds with Jack and comrades. To save his father Bill, he risked his life against the East India Trading Company and the Flying Dutchman. Stabbed Davy Jones' heart into his chest but overcame it with Jack's help, becoming the new captain of the Flying Dutchman. Due to the curse, he can only return to land once every 10 years, but cherishes family bonds while continuing his voyage with new responsibilities.
- Debut date
- July 9, 2003
- Work title
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Media type
- Movie
Elizabeth's rescue
- Significant event
- Elizabeth's rescue
- Description
- Boards a pirate ship to save Elizabeth Swann and begins his path as a pirate.
Father Bill Turner's rescue
- Significant event
- Father Bill Turner's rescue
- Description
- Learns father Bill is imprisoned on the Flying Dutchman and confronts Davy Jones and the East India Trading Company.
Flying Dutchman captain appointment
- Significant event
- Flying Dutchman captain appointment
- Description
- Stabbed Davy Jones' heart into his chest with a sword, nearly dying but saved, seizes the heart and becomes captain.
Land restriction due to curse
- Significant event
- Land restriction due to curse
- Description
- As captain, receives the curse allowing him to come ashore only once every 10 years.
Relationships
Bill Turner
Father
Father, once captain of the Flying Dutchman. Missing for years due to curse but reunites and restores parent-child bond.
Elizabeth Swann
Spouse
Childhood friend and lover. Overcame many crises together and married. His driving force and support.
Henry Turner
Child
Son. Struggled to break father's curse and freed him from it.
Jack Sparrow
Teammate
Clashes repeatedly but faces difficulties together, bound by strong ties.
Hector Barbossa
Rival
Builds mutual trust through repeated cooperation and conflict.
Joshamee Gibbs
Ally
Cooperative relationship as a veteran of Jack's team.
Legendary Pirates
Legendary Pirates: unknown
Black Pearl crew
Black Pearl crew: unknown
Media appearances
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2003
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2011
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2017
Voice cast and creators
平川大輔
- Voice actor
- 平川大輔
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
内山昂輝
- Voice actor
- 内山昂輝
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Childhood
Orlando Bloom
- Voice actor
- Orlando Bloom
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- All series
Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio
- Creator name
- Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio
- Role
- Original author
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Will Turner Figure
- Item name
- Will Turner Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Pirates of the Caribbean Costume (Will Turner)
- Item name
- Pirates of the Caribbean Costume (Will Turner)
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited