Cast
- Princess Ariel, voiced by Jodi Benson:
- Benson, who was predominantly a stage actress when she was cast, was the choice to voice Ariel because the directors felt "it was really important to have the same person doing the singing and speaking voice". Co-director Ron Clements stated that Benson's voice had "sweetness" and "youthfulness" that was unique.
- Benson also voiced Vanessa, Ursula's human alter-ego.
- Prince Eric, voiced by Christopher Daniel Barnes
- Ursula, voiced by Pat Carroll
- Sebastian, voiced by Samuel E. Wright
- Flounder, voiced by Jason Marin
- King Triton, voiced by Kenneth Mars
- Scuttle, voiced by Buddy Hackett
- Grimsby, voiced by Ben Wright
- Flotsam and Jetsam, voiced by Paddi Edwards
- Carlotta the maid, voiced by Edie McClurg
- Ariel's Sisters, voiced by Kimmy Robertson and Caroline Vasicek
- Harold the Seahorse, voiced by Will Ryan
- Max the Sheepdog, vocal effects by Frank Welker
- Chef Louis, voiced by Rene Auberjonois
Mark Hamill, Tim Curry and Hamilton Camp provide additional voices in the film's opening scene.
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