Willow (played by Warwick Davis) is a protagonist in Willow.
A Nelwyn farmer and aspiring sorcerer who becomes the reluctant protector of the prophesied child Elora Danan. Despite his initial lack of magical skill, his perseverance, cleverness, and sleight-of-hand ultimately lead to the defeat of Queen Bavmorda. Madmartigan (played by Val Kilmer) is a protagonist in Willow.
A charismatic mercenary and former soldier who initially seeks to trade Elora for freedom but becomes a central leader in her protection. He provides combat expertise and navigates a complex romantic subplot that shifts the war's outcome. Sorsha (played by Joanne Whalley) appears in Willow.
The daughter of Queen Bavmorda and a Nockmaar warrior tasked with hunting Elora Danan. Her loyalty fractures as she develops feelings for Madmartigan, leading her to defect and aid the heroes in the final confrontation. Raziel (played by Patricia Hayes) appears in Willow.
A powerful enchantress and guardian of Elora Danan. Transformed into an animal by Bavmorda, she is restored by Willow and becomes his essential guide, providing magical support to overthrow the evil queen. Queen Bavmorda (played by Jean Marsh) appears in Willow.
Airk (played by Gavan O'Herlihy) appears in Willow.
A former comrade of Madmartigan who commands a rebel army against the Nockmaar. He provides crucial military support to the quest but is killed by General Kael during the castle siege. Meegosh (played by David Steinberg) appears in Willow.
General Kael (played by Pat Roach) appears in Willow.
The ruthless military commander of Queen Bavmorda's forces. He leads the relentless hunt for Elora Danan, captures her at Tir Asleen, and is ultimately defeated and killed by Madmartigan.
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Characters
Willow
(played by Warwick Davis) — protagonist
A Nelwyn farmer and aspiring sorcerer who becomes the reluctant protector of the prophesied child Elora Danan. Despite his initial lack of magical skill, his perseverance, cleverness, and sleight-of-h...
Madmartigan
(played by Val Kilmer) — protagonist
A charismatic mercenary and former soldier who initially seeks to trade Elora for freedom but becomes a central leader in her protection. He provides combat expertise and navigates a complex romantic...
Sorsha
(played by Joanne Whalley) — supporting
The daughter of Queen Bavmorda and a Nockmaar warrior tasked with hunting Elora Danan. Her loyalty fractures as she develops feelings for Madmartigan, leading her to defect and aid the heroes in the f...
Raziel
(played by Patricia Hayes) — supporting
A powerful enchantress and guardian of Elora Danan. Transformed into an animal by Bavmorda, she is restored by Willow and becomes his essential guide, providing magical support to overthrow the evil q...
Queen Bavmorda
(played by Jean Marsh) — supporting
Airk
(played by Gavan O'Herlihy) — supporting
A former comrade of Madmartigan who commands a rebel army against the Nockmaar. He provides crucial military support to the quest but is killed by General Kael during the castle siege.
Meegosh
(played by David Steinberg) — minor
General Kael
(played by Pat Roach) — supporting
The ruthless military commander of Queen Bavmorda's forces. He leads the relentless hunt for Elora Danan, captures her at Tir Asleen, and is ultimately defeated and killed by Madmartigan.
Key Relationships
Sorsha → General Kael
(Professional Fellow Commander)
Sorsha → Queen Bavmorda
(Family Daughter)
Madmartigan → Airk
(Social Old Comrade)
Madmartigan → General Kael
(Conflict Rival)
Madmartigan → Sorsha
(Romantic Interest)
Willow → Airk
(Alliance Fellow Rebel)
Willow → Raziel
(Professional Apprentice)
Willow → Queen Bavmorda
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Willow → Madmartigan
(Alliance Reluctant Ally)
Willow → Meegosh
(Social Friend)
Story Analysis
A reluctant farmer's journey to protect a prophesied child against an evil sorceress, culminating in a magical confrontation and kingdom restoration.
