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Tia Dalma | |
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Pirates of the Caribbean character | |
First appearance | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest |
Based on | Calypso |
Portrayed by | Naomie Harris |
Voiced by | Julianne Buescher (video games, theme parks) Leslie Miller (Kingdom Hearts III) |
In-universe information | |
Species | Goddess |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Obeah sorceress Hoodoo and Voodoo practitioner |
Tia Dalma is a fictional character from Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, making her debut in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. She is a voodoo and hoodoo practitioner who once was in love with the pirate Davy Jones, and ultimately cursed him after his betrayal toward her and abandonment of his duties. In the third film, Tia Dalma is revealed to be the mortal guise of Calypso, the goddess of the sea.
Tia Dalma is a prominent character in Disney media, appearing prominently in printed media and crossover video games. The character continues to hold a likable reception, with Naomie Harris receiving positive reviews from critics for her performance as Tia Dalma.