Skeletor

Skeletor
Masters of the Universe character
Artwork of Skeletor by Mark Taylor
First appearanceHe-Man and the Power Sword (1981)
Created byMark Taylor
Portrayed byFrank Langella (1987)
Jared Leto (2026)
Voiced by
In-universe information
Full nameKeldor
SpeciesGar/Demon
GenderMale
Title
Family
  • King Randor (half-brother)
  • King Miro (father)
  • Saryn (mother)
Relatives
Abilities

Skeletor (/ˈskɛlətɔːr/) is a fictional supervillain and the main antagonist of the Masters of the Universe franchise created by Mattel, serving as the archenemy of He-Man and usually depicted as a skull-faced, blue-skinned sorcerer. In the franchise's storyline, Skeletor seeks to discover the secrets of Castle Grayskull, which he believes will allow him to conquer the planet of Eternia and the universe, and become the titular Master of the Universe.