List of Voltron characters facts for kids

This article is about the amazing characters from the Voltron series! You'll learn about the brave pilots who control the giant robot Voltron, their friends, and the villains they fight to protect the universe.

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Characters

Lion Force Voltron Team

These are the main heroes who pilot the five Robot Lions that combine to form Voltron.

• Keith Kogane (voiced by Neil Ross and Giles Panton): Keith is the leader of the Voltron team. He pilots the Black Lion, which forms Voltron's body and head. Keith is a calm and thoughtful leader. He spends a lot of time planning new ways to defeat the bad guys. He also enjoys reading books. Keith is very protective of Princess Allura.

• Lance McClain (voiced by Michael Bell and Andrew Francis): Lance is the second-in-command and pilots the Red Lion, which becomes Voltron's right arm. He's tall and clever, often making jokes. Lance is a great pilot, but sometimes he can be a bit reckless.

• Pidge (voiced by Neil Ross, Billy West, and Samuel Vincent): Pidge is the youngest, smartest, and smallest of the group. He pilots the Green Lion, which forms Voltron's left arm. Pidge is a science whiz and very agile. He's not afraid to speak his mind, especially to the villains!

• Hunk Garrett (voiced by Lennie Weinrib, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Ty Olsson): Hunk is the strong member of the team. He pilots the Yellow Lion, which forms Voltron's left leg. Hunk is tough, but he has a very kind side, especially with children and animals. He loves to eat, but most of his size is pure muscle!

• Princess Allura (voiced by B.J. Ward and Ashleigh Ball): Princess Allura is the ruler of Planet Arus. She pilots the Blue Lion, which forms Voltron's right leg. Allura is strong-willed and capable of leading her planet. She can even communicate with the spirit of her late father, King Alfor.

• Sven Holgersson (voiced by Michael Bell and Alan Marriott): Sven was the original pilot of the Blue Lion. He was injured early in the series and sent away for medical care. Sven is usually quiet and thoughtful. He later helps Princess Romelle escape from Planet Doom.

Voltron Force Cadets

These three young cadets join the Voltron Force to help fight evil when Prince Lotor returns. They learn to work together and mature during their training.

• Daniel (voiced by Vincent Tong): Daniel is one of the new cadets. He loves speed and can even make the Voltron Lions go faster! He can be impulsive but often helps the team succeed. Daniel develops a special mental link with Vince.

• Vince (voiced by Doron Bell Jr.): Vince is another new cadet with impressive technical skills. He has a mysterious power that links him to Voltron, allowing the Lions to perform special functions. Vince eventually takes over piloting the Green Lion.

• Larmina (Voiced by Shannon Chan-Kent): Larmina is Princess Allura's niece and a skilled fighter. She enjoys action and officially takes over piloting the Blue Lion after Allura becomes queen.

Vehicle Team Voltron Team

This team pilots 15 smaller vehicles that combine to form Vehicle Voltron.

Air Team

The Air Team wears dark blue, yellow, and white uniforms.

• Jeff (voiced by Neil Ross): Jeff is the leader of the entire Vehicle Force and the Air Team. He's strong-willed and a capable leader, even if he sometimes bends the rules. He pilots the Command Jet Explorer, which forms Voltron's head.

• Rocky (voiced by Lennie Weinrib): Rocky is an Air Team member who loves to eat. He pilots the Strato Weapons Module, which forms Voltron's upper body.

• Wolo: Wolo is a blue-skinned alien member of the Air Team. He's quiet and pilots the Advanced Recon Helicopter, which becomes Voltron's right upper arm.

• Chip (voiced by Neil Ross and Gabe Khouth): Chip is the youngest member of the Vehicle Voltron Force and Pidge's twin brother. He's very smart, like Pidge, and pilots the Advanced Recon Helicopter, which becomes Voltron's left upper arm.

• Ginger (Voiced By B.J. Ward): Ginger is a strong and brave pilot in the Air Team. She pilots the Falcon Jet Fighter, which forms Voltron's chest plate.

Sea Team

The Sea Team wears navy blue and aqua uniforms.

• Krik (voiced by Michael Bell): Krik is the leader of the Sea Team and has special powers that tell him when something bad is happening. He pilots the Communications Module, which forms Voltron's middle body.

• Lisa (voiced by B.J. Ward): Lisa is a kind and wise member of the Sea Team. She knows a lot about old cultures and pilots the Space Prober, which becomes Voltron's right thigh.

• Tangor: Tangor is a member of the Vehicle Voltron Force who pilots the Space Prober, forming Voltron's left thigh.

• Shannon (voiced by Michael Bell): Shannon is an Irish-accented member of the Sea Team. He fights for a good cause, as his brother is a prisoner of the Drule Empire. He pilots the Multi-Wheeled Explorer, which forms Voltron's right lower leg.

• Zandee: Zandee is another member of the Vehicle Voltron Force who pilots the Multi-Wheeled Explorer, forming Voltron's left lower leg.

Land Team

The Land Team wears red and white uniforms.

• Cliff (voiced by Lennie Weinrib): Cliff is the leader of the Land Team. He has an Australian accent and a relaxed sense of humor. He pilots the Jet Radar Station, which forms Voltron's hips.

• Cinda (voiced by B.J. Ward): Cinda is a kind and athletic member of the Land Team. She pilots the Rotating Personnel Carrier, which forms Voltron's right forearm.

• Modok (voiced by Michael Bell): Modok is a large member of the Land Team, known as a "gentle giant." He pilots the Armored Equipment Carrier, which forms Voltron's left forearm.

• Marvin (voiced by Michael Bell): Marvin is a member of the Land Team, often seen with his friend Hutch. He provides comic relief and pilots the All-Terrain Space Vehicle, forming Voltron's right foot.

• Hutch (voiced by Peter Cullen): Hutch is a tough member of the Land Team, often with Marvin. He pilots the All-Terrain Space Vehicle, forming Voltron's left foot.

Mecha (Giant Robots)

Lion Voltron

Voltron is a giant robot created by King Alfor to fight against the evil Planet Doom. It has many weapons, including the famous Blazing Sword! Voltron was later split into five Lions by the witch Haggar.

• Black Lion: Piloted by Keith, the Black Lion forms the main body and head of Voltron. It has weapons like a Plasma Blaster and Shoulder Cannon. In Voltron Force, it can also form the "Black Center" of Voltron, changing how the robot looks.
  • Weapon command: Form Blazing Sword

• Red Lion: Piloted by Lance, the Red Lion forms Voltron's right arm. It's very fast and has weapons like Dual Shoulder Mortars and a Lava Cannon. In Voltron Force, it can form the "Red Center" of Voltron, using "Magma Pistols."
  • Reconfiguration command (Voltron Force only): Form Red Center

• Green Lion: Piloted by Pidge, the Green Lion forms Voltron's left arm. It has a stealth package and weapons like a Sonic Blaster. In Voltron Force, it can form the "Green Center" of Voltron, giving Voltron a "Tech Ninja" look with a "Boomerang Shield."
  • Reconfiguration command (Voltron Force only): Form Green Center

• Blue Lion: Originally piloted by Sven, then Allura, and later Larmina, the Blue Lion forms Voltron's right leg. It's great underwater and has a "Freeze Ray" in Voltron Force. It can also form the "Blue Center" of Voltron, using a "Titanic Trident."
  • Reconfiguration command (Voltron Force only): Form Blue Center

• Yellow Lion: Piloted by Hunk, the Yellow Lion forms Voltron's left leg. It has the heaviest armor and weapons like a Plasma Flash Cannon. In Voltron Force, it can form the "Yellow Center" of Voltron, using "Wrecking Maces." It can even deploy solar cell wings to recharge!
  • Reconfiguration command (Voltron Force only): Form Yellow Center

Vehicle Voltron

Vehicle Voltron is made up of 15 smaller vehicles. It has weapons like Solar Combat Spears and the Spinning Laser Blades.

• Strato Fighter: Piloted by the Air Team. It forms the head, upper body, and upper arms of Vehicle Voltron.
• Aqua Fighter: Piloted by the Sea Team. It forms the middle body, thighs, and lower legs of Vehicle Voltron.
• Turbo-Terrain Fighter: Piloted by the Land Team. It forms the hips, forearms, and feet of Vehicle Voltron.

Other Mechas

• Space Mouse Fighter: A small robot piloted by the Space Mice.
• Castle of Lions: The main base for the Lion Voltron Force. It can transform into a powerful Flying Fortress!
• Stellar Ship Explorer': The main ship for the Voltron Vehicle Team.
• Awesometron: A robot formed by the Voltron cadets' vehicles.

Allies

Voltron Lion Force Allies

• Coran Hieronymus Wimbleton Smythe (voiced by Peter Cullen, Michael Bell, Ron Halder, and Rhys Darby): Coran is Princess Allura's royal advisor. He's very wise and helps the Voltron Force, though he can be a bit overprotective of Allura.
• King Alfor (voiced by Peter Cullen, Tim Curry, Sam Vincent, Keith Ferguson): King Alfor is Allura's deceased father and the previous ruler of Altea. He appears as a spirit to give Allura advice and designed Voltron.
• Nanny (voiced by B.J. Ward): Nanny is Allura's caregiver who is very protective of the Princess.
• Princess Romelle (voiced by B.J. Ward): Princess Romelle is Allura's cousin from Planet Pollux. She was once a prisoner of Lotor but was rescued by Sven.
• Space Mice: These intelligent, pastel-colored mice are Princess Allura's childhood friends. They are often mischievous but sometimes helpful, and can even pilot a small robot!

S.S. Explorer Crew

• Commander Hawkins (voiced by Peter Cullen): Commander of the S.S. Explorer, he leads the Vehicle Voltron Force and tries to make peace with the Drule Empire.
• Captain Newley (voiced by Lennie Weinrib): Captain of the S.S. Explorer and a good friend to Commander Hawkins.
• Professor Page (voiced by Jack Angel): The chief scientist of the S.S. Explorer. He knows a lot about planets and cultures.

Galaxy Garrison

This is the government organization in the Voltron series.

• Space Marshal Graham (voiced by Jack Angel): The supreme commander of the Galaxy Alliance.
• Commander Steele (voiced by Neil Ross): A high-ranking official who helps lead the war against the Drule Empire.

Drule Empire (Galveston)

The Drule Empire are the main enemies of the Voltron Lion and Vehicle Teams. Most of them have light purple skin and red eyes.

• Emperor Zeppo (voiced by Michael Bell): The Emperor of the Drule Empire. He is eventually overthrown by Hazar.

Planet Doom/Galra Empire

These are the villains of the Lion Voltron series, led by King Zarkon.

• Prince Lotor (voiced by Lennie Weinrib, Tim Curry, and Mark Hildreth): Lotor is the main villain and King Zarkon's son. He is obsessed with Princess Allura and wants to rule Planet Doom with her. He is very cunning and powerful.
• King Zarkon (voiced by Jack Angel and Kevin Michael Richardson): King Zarkon is the ruler of Planet Doom and a powerful enemy of the Voltron Force. He often blames others for his failures.
• Witch Haggar (voiced by B.J. Ward): Haggar is a mysterious and evil witch who creates all the monsters (Robeasts) that Zarkon uses. She uses dark magic and spells.
• Devil Cat Coba: Haggar's blue cat and an enemy of the Space Mice.
• Commander Yurak (voiced by Jack Angel and Jake Eberle): A commander of the Doom Forces who often battles Voltron.

Robeasts (Monsters)

Robeasts are giant monsters used by the Drule Empire to fight Voltron. They are often created through magic and science.

Planet Doom Robeasts

These monsters are sent from Planet Doom to fight the Lion Force.

• Cyclops (5): A one-eyed Robeast with cannons.
• Exospike Robeast (6): A Robeast that injured Sven.
• Loathsome Lion (10): A Robeast that disguised itself as a White Lion.
• Medusa Anga (27): A green Medusa transformed by Haggar. She can turn things to stone with her eye beams.
• King Zarkon Robeast (50–51): A Robeast with King Zarkon inside its head.
• Drule Voltron 2 (Fleet of Doom): An evil version of Voltron made from four Robeasts and one of Lotor's Skull Ships.

Planet Drule Robeasts (Voltron Force)

These new Robeasts are created by mixing Haggarium with powerful animals.

• Predator Robeast: A powerful Robeast made of five smaller Robeasts that can combine.
• Castle Doom Robeast: The biggest Robeast Voltron ever faced, created from Castle Doom itself!

Dracotron

Dracotron is an evil version of Voltron made from five powerful dragon-like creatures called Dragons. They come from another dimension and are very destructive.

Human Enemies

• Sky Marshall Wade (voiced by Garry Chalk): Exclusive to Voltron Force, Wade is a dangerous and corrupt official in the Galaxy Alliance. He was rejected as a Voltron pilot and became obsessed with power, trying to create his own robot lion.
• Dudley: A kid from Earth in Voltron Force who is a huge Voltron fan. He even has a replica Voltron that he uses to challenge the cadets!

Voltron: Legendary Defender Characters

Team Voltron

These are the Paladins who pilot the Lions in Voltron: Legendary Defender.

• Lieutenant/Commander Takashi "Shiro" Shirogane (voiced by Josh Keaton): The Black Paladin and pilot of the Black Lion. Shiro is the calm and decisive leader of the Defenders of the Universe. He was captured by the Galra Empire and given a special robotic arm.
• Keith (voiced by Steven Yeun): The Red Paladin, pilot of the Red Lion, and later the Black Lion. Keith is a skilled pilot, fiercely protective of his friends and the universe. He discovers he has Galra blood.
• Lance (voiced by Jeremy Shada): The Blue Paladin, pilot of the Blue Lion, and later the Red Lion. Lance is outgoing and confident, but also sensitive. He's a natural sharpshooter and misses his family on Earth.
• Katie "Pidge" Holt (voiced by Bex Taylor-Klaus): The Green Paladin and pilot of the Green Lion. Pidge is incredibly smart and passionate about science and technology. She disguised herself as a boy to find her missing father and brother.
• Hunk (voiced by Tyler Labine): The Yellow Paladin and pilot of the Yellow Lion. Hunk is a gentle giant with a big appetite. He's the heart of the team and works hard to free enslaved planets.
• Princess Allura (voiced by Kimberly Brooks): Crown Princess of Altea and the Blue Paladin. Allura is responsible for leading the mission to free the universe. She has special Altean abilities, including a mental link with the Space Mice.
• Coran Hieronymus Wimbleton Smythe (voiced by Rhys Darby): Allura's royal advisor. He's energetic and quirky, but a very loyal and experienced ally to the Paladins.
• Space Mice: Four intelligent mice who live in the Castle of Lions and can communicate telepathically with Allura.
• Kosmo: A blue space wolf with teleportation powers, adopted by Keith.
• Kaltenecker: A cow acquired by Pidge and Lance from a space mall.

Voltron (Legendary Defender)

In this series, Voltron was created by the Alteans and Daibazaal inhabitants. The Lions are sentient and bond with their pilots.

• Black Lion: Piloted by Shiro, then Keith. It forms Voltron's body and head. Its pilot must be a natural leader.
• Red Lion: Piloted by Keith, then Lance. It forms Voltron's right arm. Its pilot must rely on instinct.
• Green Lion: Piloted by Pidge. It forms Voltron's left arm. Its pilot must be intellectual and daring.
• Blue Lion: Piloted by Lance, then Allura. It forms Voltron's right leg. Its pilot must care deeply for others.
• Yellow Lion: Piloted by Hunk. It forms Voltron's left leg. Its pilot must have a kind heart.
• IGF-ATLAS: A powerful battleship built by Pidge's father. It can transform into a giant robot and even combine with Voltron!

Voltron Coalition Allies

These are allies who join Voltron in their fight against the Galra Empire.

• Rolo (voiced by Norman Reedus, Tyler Rhoads) and Nyma (voiced by Lacey Chabert): Alien bounty hunters who join the Coalition.
• Ryner (voiced by Mindy Sterling): Leader of the Olkari people, who are skilled with technology and nature.
• Commander Samuel "Sam" Holt (voiced by Nolan North): Pidge's father, who was captured by the Galra but later reunited with his children.
• Matthew "Matt" Holt (voiced by Blake Anderson): Pidge's older brother, who was also captured by the Galra and later joined the rebels.
• Veronica (voiced by Krystina Alabado): Lance's sister, who works for the Galaxy Garrison.
• Acxa (voiced by Anika Noni Rose, Erica Luttrell, Cherise Boothe): A half-Galra general who eventually sides with the Voltron Coalition.
• Romelle (voiced by Mimi Davila, Lacey Chabert): An Altean from a hidden colony who exposes Lotor's secrets.

Blade of Marmora

An ancient group of Galra who oppose Zarkon's rule.

• Kolivan (voiced by Mark Rolston): The leader of the Blade of Marmora.
• Krolia (voiced by Ana Gasteyer): A spy for the Blade of Marmora and Keith's long-lost mother.

Galra Empire

The Galra Empire is a vast empire that has been conquering planets for thousands of years, stealing their energy (quintessence).

• Emperor Zarkon (voiced by Neil Kaplan, Kevin Durand): The ruthless Emperor of the Galra Empire. He was once the Black Paladin of Voltron.
• Witch Haggar (voiced by Cree Summer, Lily Rabe): Zarkon's wife and main advisor. She is a dangerous sorceress and mad scientist who creates powerful weapons and monsters. She is also Lotor's mother.
• Prince Lotor (voiced by A. J. Locascio): The Crown Prince of the Galra Empire and son of Zarkon and Haggar. He wants to rule the empire differently but has dark secrets.
• Commander Sendak (voiced by Jake Eberle): A ruthless Galra commander who leads an invasion of Earth.

Lotor's Generals

Lotor has four loyal female generals, who are all half-Galra.

• Acxa – See Voltron Coalition
• Ezor (voiced by Kimiko Glenn): Has the ability to camouflage and is very agile.
• Zethrid (voiced by Jamie Gray Hyder): Possesses great strength and is skilled in combat.
• Narti: A quick and strong fighter with psychic powers.

Galra Robeasts & Mechas

These are monsters and machines used by the Galra Empire, often created by Haggar.

• Gladiator Robeast: A bulky Robeast infused with the soul of a Galra Gladiator.
• Prorok Robeast: A large Robeast created from a former commander.
• Zarkon's Mecha: A powerful robot built for Zarkon to fight Voltron.
• Sincline Ships: Three spacecraft built by Lotor that can combine into a giant Sincline Mech.
• Komar Mechas: Mysterious mechs that can drain energy, created by Honerva (Haggar).