Voiced by actress Pat Carroll, Ursula is a villainous Cecaelian sea witch who offers her youngest niece, mermaid princess Ariel, a temporary opportunity to become human so that she may earn the love of Prince Eric within three days.

Ursula, also called The Sea Witch, or Vanessa in her human form, is the main antagonist of Disney's The Little Mermaid franchise. She is Ariel, Eric, and Triton 's arch-nemesis and is loosely based on the sea witch in the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale of the same name.

Ursula is loosely based on the nameless sea witch from the original Hans Christian Andersen tale, while her characterization takes inspiration from the drag queen Divine. Ursula's fervent confidence and theatricality have been met with critical …

Sep 10, 2023 · Ursula may be one of Disney's most recognizable villains, but even she has some mystery to her. Ever wondered why she was kicked out of Triton's kingdom? Or what kind of sea...

May 25, 2023 · Ursula, The Little Mermaid's villain—now played by Melissa McCarthy—was originally inspired by the drag queen Divine.

May 24, 2023 · The original Ursula was based on the drag queen Divine, who dominated counterculture as a fixture of John Waters’s filmography. The new version puts its own spin on drag influences.

Mar 14, 2023 · The Little Mermaid's Ursula was actually inspired by an iconic drag queen, Divine. Here's how that came about.

Jun 13, 2023 · Ursula was inspired by drag queen divine. In 2023, here's what to make of The Little Mermaid's drag legacy, with real drag queens weighing in.

When Ursula first appears in the film, she states that she once lived in Atlantica and was made queen by her brother, King Triton. However, she was banished along with her younger sister, Morgana, because of their cruel ways and Athena was made Queen.

May 24, 2023 · The Little Mermaid's Ursula is a queer icon, because the on-screen depiction of the villain was directly inspired by '80s drag legend Divine.