Skeletor — Masters of the Universe Character Profile

About Skeletor

The primary villain and warlord of Eternia. A skeletal sorcerer seeking the power of Castle Grayskull to conquer the universe, constantly thwarted by He-Man.

Skeletor — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Dark magic, Strategic command, Army leadership, Energy projection

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Evil Warriors
• Masters of the Universe universe

Quick Facts about Skeletor

Full Name

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Occupation

warlord, swordfighter

Skeletor's Known Relations

• King Randor — Sibling
• He-Man — Enemy
• Evil Warriors — Member of

Skeletor appears in 4 titles

• He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985) — character page
• Masters of the Universe (1987)
• Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021) — character page
• Masters of the Universe (2026) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Frank Langella

Appears in

Masters of the Universe (1987)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Skeletor — Conflict Arch Enemy — He-Man (Dolph Lundgren)

  He-Man is the principal force opposing Skeletor's conquest.

  Skeletor seizes Castle Grayskull, while He-Man leads the resistance against him. Their final duel centers on Skeletor's attempt to retain cosmic power...

• Skeletor — Power Master And Second In Command — Evil-Lyn (Meg Foster)

  Evil-Lyn serves Skeletor while also pursuing her own ambition for power.

  Evil-Lyn is identified as Skeletor's second-in-command and carries out missions to recover the Cosmic Key for him.

• Skeletor — Power Punitive Commander — Saurod (Pons Maar)

  Skeletor maintains control through lethal punishment of failed servants.

  After Saurod's failure to recover the Key, Skeletor vaporizes him as punishment.

• Skeletor — Professional Commander And Henchman — Blade (Anthony De Longis)

  Blade operates as a field agent for Skeletor's campaign.

  Skeletor sends Blade with the recovery team to Earth and later sends him back under Evil-Lyn's command.

• Skeletor — Professional Commander And Henchman — Karg (Robert Towers)

  Karg serves within Skeletor's military hierarchy.

  Karg is dispatched to recover the Cosmic Key and later receives Evil-Lyn's order to sound the retreat.

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More characters from Masters of the Universe

• He-Man (Dolph Lundgren)
• Evil-Lyn (Meg Foster)
• Gwildor (Billy Barty)
• Beast Man (Tony Carroll)
• Man At Arms (Jon Cypher)
• Charlie (Barry Livingston)
• Narrator (voice) (Peter Brooks)
• Gloria (Cindi Eyman)
• Monica (Jessica Nelson)
• Mrs. Winston (Gwynne Gilford)
• Karg (Robert Towers)
• Saurod (Pons Maar)