Ursula (The Little Mermaid)

Last Updated on: September 10th, 2023

ursula the little mermaid

Who is Ursula?

Ursula is a fictional character and the main antagonist in Disney’s 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid. She is a sea witch who offers to help Ariel, the Little Mermaid, to become human in exchange for Ariel’s voice and her soul. Ursula is known for her powerful and devious nature, and her ability to manipulate and deceive others. She is also known for her vengeful and sadistic personality, as well as her magical powers, and her two eel henchmen.

Interesting Facts and Stats:

  • She has had one voice throughout the years: Pat Carroll.
  • She is based on a Hans Christian Andersen character, The Sea Witch.
  • She has two alter-egos in the movies: Vanessa (human) and Arsulu (mermaid)

The Collection:

Here is the Internet’s largest collection of Ursula-related movies, TV shows, toys and other products. As always, new pieces are added to this collection regularly.

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Song Appearances

Poor Unfortunate Souls (Song)

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In the News

  • Pat Carroll, Voice Of Ursula, Passes Away At 95, August 1, 2022
  • “The Little Mermaid Live!” Coming to Disney+ November 27, November 23, 2019
  • ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’ Ratings Swim To The Top Tuesday; ‘Emergence’ Rises, November 7, 2019