Teela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Teela |
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| Masters of the Universe character | |
Teela as she appears in the 1980s version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
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| Created by | Mattel |
| Portrayed by | Chelsea Field |
| Voiced by | Linda Gary (1983–1985) Cathy Weseluck (1990) Lisa Ann Beley (2002–2004) |
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| Species | Eternian (as Teela) Goddess (as the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull) |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Captain of the Royal Guard |
| Title | Warrior Goddess |
| Relatives | Sorceress of Castle Grayskull (mother) Man-At-Arms (foster-father) |
| Nationality | Eternian |
Teela is a fictional superheroine from the Masters of the Universe world. She is the leader of the Royal Guard at the palace of Eternos. Her job is to train and protect Prince Adam of Eternia. When Adam becomes He-Man, Teela often helps him in battles. She does not know that Prince Adam and He-Man are the same person. Teela was one of the first characters created for Masters of the Universe.
Teela in Stories and Shows
Teela has appeared in many different comics, TV shows, and movies. Her story and look have changed a bit over time. But she is always a brave and skilled warrior.
In Comics
In early comics, Teela was shown as a strong "warrior goddess." She was a skilled fighter who rode a unicorn across Eternia. She was adopted by Man-At-Arms. This story was later used in the 1983 animated TV series.
In the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe comics from 2012, Teela takes on a new role. She becomes the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, just like her mother.
In Television Shows
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983 Series)
In the 1983 animated series, Teela is the daughter of the Sorceress. Man-At-Arms found baby Teela being cared for by the Sorceress, who was in the form of a falcon named Zoar. The Sorceress gave Teela to Man-At-Arms to raise as his own daughter.
In an episode called Teela's Quest, Teela learns the truth about her mother. But the Sorceress makes Teela forget this for her safety. Teela is about 20 years old in this series. Her father is never fully revealed, but he was a great warrior who died in battle.
Teela is a very good fighter. She is also sensible and level-headed. But she can be a bit reckless and quick-tempered. She often tells Adam off for being lazy. She does not know he is He-Man. There are hints that she likes He-Man.
The New Adventures of He-Man (1990)
Teela appears in one episode of The New Adventures of He-Man. This series ran from 1990 to 1991. In this show, Teela looks different. She has long blond hair instead of red hair. She wears a pink leotard.
Masters of the Universe vs. The Snake Men (2002 Series)
In the 2002 series, Teela's basic character is the same. She still teases Adam for being lazy. She also has a secret crush on He-Man. She is a very strong fighter.
Teela looks younger and thinner in this series. She wears her hair in a long ponytail. She is also more aggressive than in the 1980s show. In one episode, Teela says she is 16 years old. She briefly gets some mind-reading powers after a blood transfusion from her mother.
Like in other versions, Teela was adopted by Man-At-Arms. Her birth father had disappeared. It was planned for Teela to learn the truth about her family in the third season. But the show was canceled before this could happen. Even though she is young, Teela is the Captain of the Palace Guard.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Netflix Series)
Sarah Michelle Gellar will be the voice of Teela in an upcoming Netflix series.
In Films
Masters of the Universe (1987)
In the 1987 film Masters of the Universe, Chelsea Field plays Teela. She is a serious fighter in this movie. Her costume is different, more like a gray jumpsuit. She has curly brown hair. The movie also suggests that Teela is vegetarian. This version of Teela is good at using a laser gun.
Live Action He-Man Reboot Film
Teela will also be in a new live-action He-Man film from Netflix. In this movie, she will be in the military. She will also be a love interest for Adam/He-Man.
In Toys
Masters of the Universe Classics (2008-2015)
The Masters of the Universe Classics toyline has its own story. In this story, Teela is a clone of the Sorceress. Man-At-Arms raised her as his daughter. After becoming the new Sorceress, Teela marries King He-Man. They have a son named Dare.
