Taran Background information Feature films The Black Cauldron Television programs Video games The Black Cauldron Park attractions Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour Portrayed by Portrayed by Animators Voice Grant Bardsley Vincent Croiset (Dutch) Performance model Designer Inspiration Honors and awards Character information Full name Other names Taran of Caer Dallben, Pig boy, Master Personality Handsome, heroic, brave, headstrong, courageous, occasionally foolhardy Appearance Slender, 13 years old, red hair, green eyes, green vest, yellow long-sleeved shirt, green pants, brown boots Birthday Occupation Dallben's assistant pig keeper, farmboy, warrior, Princess Eilonwy's lover Affiliations Good Goal To destroy the forces of evil Home Caer Dallben farm in Prydain Relatives Pets Hen Wen (pig) Allies His guardian Dallben, his pig Hen Wen, his girlfriend Princess Eilonwy, Gurgi, Fflewddur Fflam, King Eidilleg, Doli, Fair Folk, Witches of Morva Minions Enemies Horned King, Creeper, Cauldron Born Likes Heroics, dreaming about glory Dislikes Gurgi's fears and thefts, being treated like a simple peasant Powers and abilities Average strength Weapons Magic sword Fate Skips along home in Caer Dallben with Princess Eilonwy, her bauble, Fflewddur, and Gurgi. Quote "Look at me, Hen! I can do it!"

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Taran is the main protagonist of The Black Cauldron. He was voiced by Grant Bardsley.

History

Taran is headstrong and courageous, though occasionally foolhardy, and harbors an intense desire to prove his worth and heroism through noble acts. Indeed, much of the movie centers on Taran's search for his own worth. Taran was a foundling discovered by Dallben, the enchanter and farmer. As Taran grew up, he became restless and longed for adventures beyond the borders of Caer Dallben. His time would eventually come when, just after being granted the position of Assistant Pig Keeper for Hen Wen, Dallben's oracular pig, the animal escapes her enclosure.

Personality

Taran is headstrong, and genuinely brave if a bit foolhardy and scared at times, with a great deal of determination to prove his worth to the world. He has the youthful foolishness and recklessness fitting for his age, but proves resourceful and loyal to his friends, going so far as to give up a magic sword that would cement his future as a famous warrior known to the world, in order to bring back a friend who had performed a heroic sacrifice.

Role in the film

Taran follows Hen Wen and soon finds himself caught up in an epic struggle that will determine the fate of the land of Prydain. During his adventures he meets (and eventually falls in love with) the beautiful Princess Eilonwy. With her help, he frees the ancient, magical sword Dyrnwyn from King Rhitta's tomb, an event that will set in motion the war that could bring about the defeat of the Horned King. Taran is assisted in his quest by many friends, including the self-styled Bard Fflewddur Fflam, the shaggy creature Gurgi, and the stalwart dwarf warrior Doli.

Disney Parks

A portrait of Taran appeared in the Tokyo Disneyland attraction Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour in the entry room of the walkthrough attraction. It switched to a picture of the Horned King when the Magic Mirror enters the scene and begins to establish that a hero is nothing without their villainous counterpart.

Gallery

For more pictures and screenshots of Taran, click here.

The Black Cauldron
Media: The Black Cauldron | Video game | House of Mouse Characters: Taran | Princess Eilonwy | Fflewddur Fflam | Gurgi | Dallben | Hen Wen | Cat | Dallben's farm animals | Horned King | Creeper | Cauldron Born | Horned King's guards | Gwythaints | King Eidilleg | Doli | Fair Folk | Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch | Arawn Objects: Black Cauldron Locations: Prydain | Caer Dallben

Disney Prince
Official Disney Prince
The Prince | Prince Charming | Prince Philip | Prince Eric | Beast | Aladdin | John Smith | Li Shang | Prince Naveen | Flynn Rider
Future Disney Prince
Kristoff | Hans
Other Lead Male Protagonists
Mickey Mouse | Donald Duck | Bambi | Peter Pan | Arthur | Robin Hood | Taran | Simba | Quasimodo | Phoebus | Hercules | Tarzan | Milo Thatch | Sora | Yao, Ling and Chien Po | Prince Edward | Rei