List of DuckTales characters facts for kids

This article introduces you to the amazing characters from the Disney animated shows, including the original series from 1987 and the newer show from 2017. You'll also learn about characters from the DuckTales movie and even some video games and comics. Many of these characters first appeared in the Uncle Scrooge comic books, created by the famous artist Carl Barks. Get ready to dive into their exciting adventures!

Main Characters

Scrooge McDuck

Scrooge McDuck is known as the richest duck in the world! He lives in Duckburg, a city in Calisota. Scrooge is the uncle of Donald Duck and Della Duck, and the great-uncle of Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck. He is the main hero of both the original 1987 series and the 2017 reboot. Carl Barks first created Scrooge in 1947.

In the 1987 show, Scrooge loves to find treasure and make his fortune even bigger. He became rich all by himself, starting with just one special coin, his Number One Dime, after leaving Scotland. He built his famous Money Bin to keep all his cash safe.

In the 2017 series, Scrooge is still from Scotland and has his Money Bin and Number One Dime. But now, he's also known as a super adventurous business owner. He got rich during the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s. He used to go on adventures with his nephew Donald and niece Della. When Della disappeared, Scrooge stopped adventuring. Ten years later, he gets his spark back when he meets Donald's nephews.

Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck

Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck are the nephews of Donald Duck and the sons of his sister Della Duck. They are also the great-nephews of Scrooge McDuck and friends with Webby. These three brothers were first created for the comics in 1937.

In the 1987 series, the boys come to live with Scrooge when Donald joins the navy. They are playful and sometimes cause mischief. They are also dedicated members of the Junior Woodchucks scouts. All three look and act the same. They wear matching caps and jumpers, with the only difference being the color: Huey wears red, Dewey wears blue, and Louie wears green. This color scheme became famous and was used for them in other cartoons too.

In the 2017 series, Huey, Dewey, and Louie are a bit older and have different looks and personalities.

• Huey, in red, is the smart older brother and a serious Junior Woodchuck.
• Dewey, in blue, is the brave and sensitive middle brother. He really wants to find out what happened to their mom, Della.
• Louie, in green, is the relaxed younger brother who loves money and is good at making plans. He's sometimes jokingly called the "evil triplet."

They are mischievous around Donald but look up to Scrooge and his amazing adventures. They first moved in with Scrooge after Donald needed help babysitting and their houseboat got wrecked. They now join Scrooge on his new adventures.

Webby Vanderquack

Webbigail "Webby" Vanderquack is the granddaughter of Mrs. Beakley and a good friend of Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck. She also calls Scrooge "Uncle Scrooge." Webby is a character created just for DuckTales.

In the 1987 series, Webby looks like April, May, and June from the Disney comics. She is younger than the nephews but the same size. She is a kind-hearted girl who always carries her "Quacky-Patch" doll. She loves animals, from penguins to dinosaurs. Webby usually wears a pink shirt and a big bow. She can be shy but is also a good Junior Woodchuck scout.

In the 2017 series, Webby is about the same age as the boys. She is very smart and athletic. She wears a pink shirt with a blue vest, a purple skirt, and a smaller bow. Webby is a huge fan of adventure and knows a lot about the Clan McDuck family history. She looks up to Scrooge and Donald as amazing adventurers. Webby grew up mostly at home, but when the boys arrive, her grandmother lets her explore more. The boys quickly become her close friends. In the series finale, it's revealed that Webby is actually a clone of Scrooge, created by a secret group called F.O.W.L. Scrooge happily accepts her as his daughter.

Launchpad McQuack

Launchpad McQuack is Scrooge's pilot and an original DuckTales character. He's a great flyer, but he almost always crashes his planes! Luckily, he always walks away without a scratch.

In the 1987 series, his motto is "If it has wings, I can crash it." He has been Scrooge's pilot since Scrooge was young. Launchpad comes from an Irish family of stunt pilots. He is also a Junior Woodchuck scout leader. He wears a classic pilot's outfit with a leather cap and flight goggles. Launchpad also became a main character in Disney's Darkwing Duck show.

In the 2017 series, Launchpad starts as Scrooge's limo driver. Later, he becomes the pilot of "The Sunchaser" airplane, which is his favorite vehicle. He still crashes a lot, but he's very funny. Launchpad is also a Junior Woodchuck scout leader. He is a huge fan of the Darkwing Duck TV show, which is a show within the DuckTales world.

Bentina Beakley

Bentina Beakley, often called Mrs. Beakley, is the housekeeper and nanny for Scrooge's home. She is also Webby's grandmother. Mrs. Beakley is an original DuckTales character.

In the 1987 series, she is a kind, older woman who is sweet to her granddaughter. She wears a purple dress and a large white apron. Scrooge hired her as a nanny for the nephews. She only asked for a place to live for herself and Webby. She is also a talented opera singer.

In the 2017 series, Mrs. Beakley is more practical and often gives advice to Scrooge and the ducklings. She is very resourceful and has worked for Scrooge for many years. Her past includes being Agent 22 for a secret spy group called S.H.U.S.H.. This is how she met Scrooge and later adopted Webby, who was a clone of Scrooge. She is British and very strong. She is protective of Webby, but the nephews' arrival makes her let Webby join Scrooge's adventures.

Donald Duck

Donald Duck is a famous Disney character who first appeared in 1934. He is Scrooge McDuck's nephew, Della Duck's older twin brother, and the uncle of Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck.

In the 1987 series, Donald's role was smaller so that Scrooge and the boys could be the main focus. He leaves his nephews with Scrooge to join the US Navy. He appears sometimes when his path crosses with the Ducks. He wears a sailor suit with some red accents.

In the 2017 series, Donald has a much bigger role. He, Della, and Scrooge used to go on adventures together. But after Della disappeared, Donald stopped talking to Scrooge for ten years and raised Della's sons himself. In the first episode, Donald reunites with Scrooge to ask him to babysit. After an adventure, Donald and the boys move into McDuck Manor. Donald still has his famous bad luck and short temper, but he tries his best to be a good parent to his nephews.

Della Duck

Della Duck is the mother of Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck, the younger twin sister of Donald Duck, and the niece of Scrooge McDuck. While Della appeared in comics before, the 2017 DuckTales series is her first time on screen in a cartoon.

Before the show, Della loved adventuring with her brother and uncle. She usually wears a pilot's outfit. Her sons grew up without knowing her. In the first season, the ducklings investigate her disappearance. It's revealed that Della, a passionate pilot, took off in a spaceship built by Scrooge, the Spear of Selene. She got caught in a cosmic storm, and contact was lost. Donald blamed Scrooge and raised the triplets alone.

In "The Shadow War!", Della is shown to be alive but stuck on the Moon. In season two, we learn she lost her left leg and built a new one. She survived using special gum that gave her oxygen and food. She also used her Junior Woodchuck skills. Ten years after the crash, she met the Moonlanders. She eventually returns to Earth and reunites with her family.

Main Antagonists

The Beagle Boys

The Beagle Boys are a big family of dogs who always try to rob banks or Scrooge's Money Bin. They are the most common bad guys in the show. Carl Barks created them in 1951. For DuckTales, they were given individual names and personalities.

The 1987 series had seven main Beagle Boys, with four appearing most often:

• Bigtime Beagle – A short, clever beagle who leads the group when his Ma isn't around. In the 2017 series, he is more silly and tries hard to impress Ma Beagle.
• Burger Beagle – A hungry beagle who isn't very smart. In the 2017 series, he mostly grunts but is thinner and a bit smarter.
• Bouncer Beagle – A big, strong beagle who provides the muscles for the group. In the 2017 series, he is the same size as the 1987 Bankjob.
• Baggy Beagle – A clumsy beagle who wears baggy clothes and isn't very smart. He did not appear in the 2017 series.

Other Beagle Boys from the 1987 series included:

• Bankjob Beagle – A strong beagle who leads when Bigtime and Ma are away.
• Babyface Beagle – A small, clean-shaven beagle who dresses like a kid.
• Bugle Beagle – A tall beagle who loves music and poetry.

In the 2017 series, Babyface, Bankjob, and Bugle are from an older generation of Beagles.

• Ma Beagle is the mother and leader of the gang. She was created for the original DuckTales and is based on a real-life gang leader. Ma is more experienced than her sons and always takes charge. In the 2017 series, Ma runs a junkyard and is tougher on her sons. Her first name is Katherine.

The 2017 series also introduced many other groups of Beagle Boys, like the Glam Yankees, the Déjà Vus, and the Ugly Failures.

Flintheart Glomgold

Flintheart Glomgold is Scrooge's biggest enemy and the second richest duck in the world. Carl Barks created him in 1956. Glomgold and Scrooge are very similar in their determination. In the comics, Glomgold was from South Africa. But for DuckTales, he was changed to be of Scottish descent.

In the 1987 series, he always tries to find ways to earn money at Scrooge's expense and become the richest duck.

In the 2017 series, Glomgold runs Glomgold Industries and makes money by selling cheap products. He is very silly and often tries to hurt Scrooge. In "The Ballad of Duke Baloney!", it's revealed his real name was "Duke Baloney," and he was born in South Africa. He changed his name and swore to beat Scrooge after Scrooge tried to teach him a lesson about hard work. Glomgold later forms an alliance with other villains to defeat Scrooge.

Magica De Spell

Magica De Spell is a powerful Italian sorceress. Carl Barks created her in 1961. She is always trying to steal Scrooge's Number One Dime. Magica believes the dime has magic powers that will help her rule the world.

In the 1987 series, she lives on a distant island inside a volcano. She speaks with an Eastern European accent and is often helped by her brother Poe, who is trapped as a raven.

In the 2017 series, Magica was trapped in a shadowy form. She pressured her "niece" Lena to get close to the Ducks and steal the Number One Dime to regain her body. Fifteen years ago, Scrooge trapped her in his Number One Dime. She used a spell to create Lena from her shadow. In the present, Magica regains her body and attacks Duckburg. She is defeated by the Ducks and loses her powers. She later tries to get her powers back and teams up with Glomgold.

Mark Beaks

Mark Beaks is an African grey parrot who is a young billionaire in the tech industry. He is the founder and CEO of Waddle, and he is a new character for the 2017 series. He cares more about being popular on social media than about his money. He often steals other people's ideas.

He first appears as an intern for Huey and Dewey. He later hires Gizmoduck to work for his company. Mark gets jealous of Gizmoduck's popularity and tries to wear the Gizmosuit himself, causing a lot of trouble. He even turns himself into a giant monster called "Mega-Beaks." Mark Beaks is like Gizmoduck's Lex Luthor, a famous villain.

General Lunaris

General Lunaris is a high-ranking Moonlander and a new character in the 2017 series. In season two, he meets Della on the Moon. At first, he seems kind, but he secretly dislikes Earth because the Moon lives in Earth's shadow. He plans to make the Moon rule over Earth.

After Della fixes her spaceship and returns to Earth, Lunaris tricks his people into thinking Della is their enemy and declares war on Earth. When Donald accidentally ends up on the Moon, Lunaris captures him. Lunaris's second-in-command, Penumbra, tries to stop him, but Lunaris catches her. He is eventually defeated by the Ducks and Penumbra.

F.O.W.L.

F.O.W.L., which stands for the Fiendish Organization for World Larceny, is a global criminal group. It was inspired by the villain group S.P.E.C.T.R.E. from the James Bond stories. F.O.W.L. first appeared in the 1987 DuckTales episode "Double-O-Duck," where they tried to destroy all the world's money.

In the 2017 series, F.O.W.L. was founded in the 1960s by Bradford Buzzard and Black Heron. They wanted to take over the world. F.O.W.L. decides that Scrooge and his family are too risky, so they plan to get rid of them. In season three, they race against the Ducks to find lost artifacts. Their members include:

• Bradford Buzzard – The vulture director of F.O.W.L. He hated adventures and wanted to destroy them. He secretly worked for McDuck Enterprises to stop Scrooge's adventuring. In the series finale, he tries to make Scrooge sign a contract to stop adventuring. He is defeated and turned into a non-human vulture.
• Black Heron – A skilled fighter and scientist, and an old enemy of Mrs. Beakley. She co-founded F.O.W.L. and tries to get revenge on Beakley and the Ducks.
• John D. Rockerduck – A rich old-time robber who became a F.O.W.L. agent in the present day. He uses special water to stay young.
• Phantom Blot – A black-cloaked villain who looks like an ink blot. In the 2017 series, he is a F.O.W.L. agent who hates magic.
• Steelbeak – A rooster agent of F.O.W.L. with a metal beak. He is strong but not very smart.
• Eggheads – F.O.W.L.'s regular soldiers.

Supporting Characters

Appearing in Both Series

Duckworth

Duckworth is Scrooge's loyal, no-nonsense butler. He is the jack-of-all-trades at McDuck Manor and an important part of Scrooge's staff. He was created for the DuckTales series. Even though his name has "Duck" in it, he is actually an anthropomorphic dog.

In the 1987 series, he worked for Scrooge even before the nephews moved in. He was Scrooge's only servant until Mrs. Beakley was hired. He serves as both a butler and a chauffeur.

In the 2017 series, Duckworth died years before the show started. He is accidentally brought back as a shadowy demon, nicknamed "Demonworth." He then returns to his duties as Scrooge's faithful ghost butler.

Gyro Gearloose

Gyro Gearloose is a talented inventor. Carl Barks created him in 1952. His inventions often help or cause problems in the episodes because they don't always work as planned.

In the 1987 series, he is a friendly country person with super intelligence and always positive, even when his inventions fail.

In the 2017 series, he is very different. He is grumpy and quirky. He works as Scrooge's head of research and development. Despite his arrogance, he means well. His grumpy personality comes from being treated badly by his old mentor. Gyro later tries to be a better boss.

Doofus Drake

Doofus Drake is a friend of Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and an original DuckTales character.

In the 1987 series, he was friends with the boys and Launchpad. He was often seen with them at Junior Woodchuck events.

In the 2017 series, he is a selfish, crazy rich kid who inherited a fortune. He makes his parents work as his servants and likes to break things. He tries to make Goldie his new grandmother. But Louie helps Goldie and reprograms a robot to make Doofus's parents free from his control.

Mrs. Featherby / Mrs. Quackfaster

Mrs. Featherby (1987) or Mrs. Emily Quackfaster (2017) is Scrooge's loyal secretary. She was created by Carl Barks in 1961.

In the 1987 series, she is Scrooge's calm and capable secretary, though she sometimes gossips.

In the 2017 series, she is the archivist of Scrooge's personal records, having worked for him for 50 years. She is very dedicated and can be scary if the ducklings don't follow her rules. She helps Scrooge in many ways, including fighting off invaders.

Goldie O'Gilt

Goldie O'Gilt, also known as Glittering Goldie, is Scrooge's long-time love interest. She is a Carl Barks character from 1952. The producers of the 2017 series call her the Catwoman to Scrooge's Batman.

In the 1987 series, she first appears in an episode about her past as a singer in Dawson. She often reappears to cause trouble or help Scrooge.

In the 2017 series, she is Scrooge's former girlfriend, partner, and rival. She is very smart and can outwit both Scrooge and Glomgold. She claims to have found a "fountain of youth" to explain her age. She loves gold more than Scrooge, but they have a deep connection. She later helps Louie with a con and rekindles her romance with Scrooge.

Ludwig Von Drake

Ludwig Von Drake is a well-known Disney character who first appeared in 1961. He is often called Donald's uncle and is a scientist and expert on everything.

In the 1987 series, he only appears once as a psychiatrist.

In the 2017 series, he is an old friend of Scrooge's and the director of the spy organization S.H.U.S.H.. His children now manage his "doomsday vault" in the Arctic. He is later captured by F.O.W.L. but rescued by the Ducks.

Gladstone Gander

Gladstone Gander is Donald's cousin. Carl Barks created him in 1948. He is always incredibly lucky, which often annoys his relatives.

In the 1987 series, he appears when Magica tries to use his luck to steal Scrooge's Number One Dime.

In the 2017 series, he lives in a city called Macaw and is held captive because of his luck. He later returns to Duckburg and helps the Ducks. He is seen at Webby's birthday party.

Downy and Fergus McDuck

Downy and Fergus McDuck are Scrooge's parents. Their names were created for Don Rosa's comic series "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck".

In the 1987 series, Scrooge's parents are called "MacMama" and "MacPapa" and appear in flashbacks as farmers.

In the 2017 series, Downy and Fergus appear in portraits at McDuck Manor. They later make their proper debut when Scrooge rebuilds their castle. They have become immortal because of magical stones. Scrooge and Fergus have a difficult relationship, while Downy is happy to see her family.

Bubba the Caveduck

Bubba the Caveduck is a young caveduck that Scrooge adopts. He was first called "Bubbaduck."

In the 1987 series, he and his pet Triceratops Tootsie arrive in the present from the past using Gyro's time machine. Bubba quickly becomes friends with Huey, Dewey, and Louie.

In the 2017 series, Bubba and Tootsie appear when Louie's plan with Gyro's Time Tub brings historical people to the present. Bubba adapts very quickly to the future. Tootsie is now an aggressive young dinosaur.

Fenton Crackshell (-Cabrera) / Gizmoduck

Fenton Crackshell (1987) or Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera (2017) is an ordinary office worker who accidentally becomes the robot superhero Gizmoduck. The Gizmoduck character was inspired by RoboCop.

In the 1987 series, he is Scrooge's accountant and personal bodyguard as Gizmoduck. He is clumsy as Fenton but brave as Gizmoduck. Only Scrooge and Fenton's mother know his secret identity.

In the 2017 series, he is a Latin-American intern and scientist working for Gyro. He is more optimistic. After getting the Gizmosuit, Scrooge hires him to protect Duckburg. He is later promoted and becomes a doctor. He helps the Ducks fight F.O.W.L.

M'Ma Crackshell / M'Ma Cabrera

M'Ma Crackshell (1987) or M'Ma Cabrera (2017) is Fenton's mother.

In the 1987 series, she is a couch potato who watches soap operas. She sometimes gains powers or helps Fenton as Gizmoduck.

In the 2017 series, she is a tough Latina detective for the Duckburg Police Department. She is active and cares deeply about her son. She is also a big fan of telenovelas. She always knew about Fenton's secret identity because she is a detective and his mother.

Gandra Dee

Gandra Dee is Fenton's love interest.

In the 1987 series, she is a minor character who becomes Fenton's girlfriend. She sometimes gets involved in his adventures.

In the 2017 series, she is a rebel scientist. She meets Fenton and they go on a date. She is later revealed to be a spy for Mark Beaks and a cyborg. Despite this, she and Fenton stay together. She eventually leaves F.O.W.L. and is rescued by the Ducks.

Dijon / Faris D'jinn

Dijon (1987) or Faris D'jinn (2017) is a Middle Eastern character created for DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp.

In the 1987 series, Dijon is a clumsy thief who works for the wizard Merlock. He later works for Glomgold.

In the 2017 series, he is a jackal and a fierce adventurer named Faris D'jinn. He is an ally of Scrooge and is a descendant of a real genie. He helps the Ducks during the Moonlander invasion.

Gene the Genie

Gene the Genie is the genie from the magic lamp in DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. He is hunted by the evil sorcerer Merlock. He eventually becomes a real boy and friends with the kids.

In the 2017 series, Gene was trapped in the Lost Lamp of Collie Baba. Donald accidentally wishes for a normal family life, and Gene sends the Ducks into a 1990s sitcom. Donald eventually uses his wishes to return them to normal and get a family photo. Gene is later kidnapped by F.O.W.L. but rescued by the Ducks.

Poe De Spell

Poe De Spell is Magica's brother and helper. He is always seen as a raven and helps her in the 1987 series. His name is a reference to author Edgar Allan Poe.

In the 2017 series, Poe appears in a flashback. He was Magica's twin brother and an anthropomorphic duck. He and Magica ruled a village. During a fight with Scrooge, Magica accidentally turned Poe into a raven. Magica swore revenge on Scrooge after he let Poe fly away.

Exclusive to the 2017 series

• Lena Sabrewing – A street-smart teenage girl who befriends Webby. She was secretly working for her "aunt," Magica De Spell, to get Scrooge's Number One Dime. Lena later decides to side with the Ducks. It's revealed she is a shadow created by Magica. After a big battle, Lena sacrifices herself to protect Webby. Webby and her friend Violet later bring Lena back to life. Lena now lives with Violet's family and has learned to control her magic.
• Greek gods – Old friends of Donald, Della, and Scrooge. They live on the island of Ithaquack.
  • Storkules – The god of strength and heroes. He is strong and kind but a bit clueless. He looks up to Donald. He helps the Ducks fight the Moonlanders.
  • Selene – The goddess of the moon and a good friend of Della's. Della named her spaceship after her.
  • Zeus – The king of the gods and god of thunder. He has an inferiority complex about Scrooge. He tries to stop his children from helping the Ducks, but they stand up to him.
• Jim Starling / Negaduck – An actor who played Darkwing Duck in an old TV show. Launchpad is his biggest fan. When a new actor replaces him, Jim Starling goes crazy and tries to hurt his replacement. He later becomes a villain called Negaduck.
• Don Karnage – The arrogant leader of a group of sky pirates. He first appeared in the show TaleSpin. He fights the Ducks, especially Dewey.
• Fethry Duck – Donald's energetic and peculiar cousin. He works at a marine science station. He is very good at adapting to underwater life and talking to sea creatures. He helps the Ducks fight the Moonlander invasion.
• Zan Owlson – A smart businesswoman who becomes the CEO of Glomgold Industries. She is honest and capable, unlike Glomgold. She later works for Louie.
• José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles – Donald's college friends and members of their band, The Three Caballeros. They often try to impress others. They help the Ducks fight F.O.W.L.
• Lieutenant Penumbra – A Moonlander and Lunaris's most trusted officer. She is very protective of the Moon. She initially sees Della as a threat but later becomes her friend. She helps Donald and the Ducks stop Lunaris's invasion.
• Violet Sabrewing – A smart girl who shares Webby's interest in the supernatural. She helps bring Lena back from the shadow realm. She has two fathers, Indy and Ty.
• Drake Mallard / Darkwing Duck – An actor who replaces Jim Starling as Darkwing Duck. He and Launchpad become good friends. Drake later becomes a real-life superhero.
• B.O.Y.D. – A childlike android. Mark Beaks found him and used him to trick people. Louie later gives him to Doofus Drake as a brother. B.O.Y.D. was originally a defense drone created by Gyro. He helps the Ducks fight F.O.W.L.
• Daisy Duck – Emma Glamour's assistant. Like Donald, she can get angry easily. She and Donald meet and develop a relationship.

Minor Characters

Appearing in Both Series

• The Terra-firmians – A group of rolling creatures who live underground. They cause earthquakes.
• Captain Farley Foghorn – A silly captain who sometimes works for Scrooge.
• Webra Walters – A snooty news reporter, based on Barbara Walters.

Spin-off Media Characters

• Merlock – A powerful warlock who can change shape. He is the main villain of DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. He wants to find a magic lamp and gain unlimited wishes.
• Drake Von Vladstone / Count Dracula Duck – The final villain of the Ducktales video game. He is a vampire duck brought back to life by Magica De Spell.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Personajes de Patoaventuras para niños