Gargamel
| Gargamel | |
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 An illustration of Gargamel by Peyo in which he is seen taking a Smurf hostage. At bottom left is his cat, Azrael | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dupuis |
| First appearance | Spirou magazine, 1959 |
| Created by | Peyo |
| Voiced by |
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| In-story information | |
| Partnerships | Azrael Smurfette (formerly) |
| Notable aliases | The Great and Powerful Gargamel |
| Abilities | Command of magic |
Gargamel is a fictional character and the main antagonist of The Smurfs media franchise created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo. He is depicted as a reclusive sorcerer who, alongside his cat Azrael (French: Azraël), frequently attempts to capture the Smurfs for various purposes. Although the character was intended to be retired after his first appearance, Peyo began incorporating Gargamel in future stories, allowing him to endure as the archenemy of the Smurfs.
In the 2011 motion picture The Smurfs, he is portrayed as wanting the Smurfs' "mystical essence" in order to power his magical wand.