⚡ Powers & Abilities
Flight, Keen eyesight, Quick thinking, Resourcefulness, Problem-solving, Courage, Human-world knowledge, Swimming, Adaptability, Loyalty
📖 Biography
Scuttle is Ariel's eccentric seagull friend in Disney's The Little Mermaid, proudly presenting himself as an expert on the human world. Ariel often turns to him for explanations of the strange objects she collects, although his interpretations are usually hilariously wrong. Despite his blunders, Scuttle is loyal, courageous, and eager to help Ariel whenever she is in trouble. His discovery of Ursula's disguise as Vanessa ultimately helps Ariel and her friends expose the Sea Witch's scheme.
⚡ Fun Facts
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Scuttle famously calls a fork a "dinglehopper" and incorrectly believes humans use it to style their hair.
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In the original animated television series, Scuttle reveals that his name was originally "Scuttlebutt" before he shortened it.
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Scuttle returns in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, where he helps Ariel search for her daughter Melody.
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He appears in Disney's House of Mouse alongside many other Disney characters.
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Scuttle became a playable character in the video game Disney Magic Kingdoms.
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In the 2023 live-action film, Scuttle was reimagined as a female northern gannet and voiced by Awkwafina.
