Curdie — The Princess and the Goblin Character Profile

About Curdie

A brave young miner's son who falls into the goblin realm, uncovers their invasion plans, and teaches the kingdom the secret to defeating goblins through synchronized stomping and singing.

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Murray

Appears in

The Princess and the Goblin (1991)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Curdie — father — Curdie's Father (William Hootkins)
• Curdie — Family Son — Curdie's Father (William Hootkins)

  Miner's son working alongside his father in the underground tunnels.

• Curdie — Alliance Partner — Princess Irene (Sally Ann Marsh)

  Royal and commoner unite to escape captivity and save the kingdom.

• Curdie — Conflict Enemy — Goblin Queen (Peggy Mount)

  Curdie uncovers and actively opposes the goblin leadership's plans.

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More characters from The Princess and the Goblin

• King Papa (Joss Ackland)
• Great Great Grandmother Irene (Claire Bloom)
• Mump (Roy Kinnear)
• Princess Irene (Sally Ann Marsh)
• Goblin King (voice) (Robin Lyons)
• Prince Froglip (Rik Mayall)
• Curdie's Father (William Hootkins)
• Additional Voices (voice) (Frank Rozelaar-Green)
• Drunk Cook/Tall-and-Skinny Soldier/Goblin with Dog(voice) (Stephen Lyons)
• Curdie's Mother(voice) (Maxine Howe)
• Goblin King/Small-and-Fat Soldier(voice) (Robin Lyons)
• Goblin Queen (Peggy Mount)