Azrael

Azrael
Azrael in "The Astrosmurf."
Species	Cat
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Gargamel
Occupation	Pet
First appearance	TS: "The Astrosmurf" (1981)
Played by	Don Messick

Azrael is the secondary villain in the animated TV series The Smurfs, being the pet of the main antagonist Gargamel. He is voiced by Don Messick.

Character description

Azrael serves as Gargamel's loyal companion is often tasked by his master in capturing the Smurfs. However, Azrael is typically wiser than Gargamel and often tells him about some flaws in his plans. He is also mischevious in nature and tends to get in the wizard's way, resulting in being treated cruelly by him. Sometimes, Azreal has been known to turn on Gargamel numerous times.

Gallery

Main article: Azrael/Gallery

Behind the scenes

• Azrael's first comic appearance was in the story "Le Voleur de schtroumpf" ("The Smurfnapper" in English), created by Peyo and published by Dupuis in 1959.
• By coincidence, Azrael is to Gargamel like what Muttley is to Dick Dastardly, as both duos were voiced by the same voice actors (Don Messick and Paul Winchell).