Squidward Tentacles
Squidward J. Q. Tentacles ( /ˈskwɪd.wərd/, /ˈskwɛd.wərd/) is a fictional character voiced by actor Rodger Bumpass in the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. Squidward was created and designed by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. He first appeared on television in the series' pilot episode "Help Wanted" on May 1, 1999.
| Squidward Tentacles | |
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| Nicktoons and SpongeBob SquarePants character | |
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| Created by | Stephen Hillenburg |
| Designed by | Stephen Hillenburg |
| Voiced by | Rodger Bumpass Jason Maybaum (Young; Sponge on the Run) |
| Portrayed by | Gavin Lee (SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Squidward Q. Tentacles |
| Species | Giant pacific octopus |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Cashier at the Krusty Krab |
| Relatives | Mrs. Tentacles (mother) Jeff Tentacles (father) Grandma Tentacles (grandmother) |
Although his name has the word "squid" in it and he has only six tentacles, Squidward is an anthropomorphic octopus. He lives in a moai between SpongeBob SquarePants' and Patrick Star's houses. The character is portrayed as short-tempered, impatient, arrogant, sassy, introverted, condescending, bitter, and misanthropic, and he despises his two neighbors' constant disruptive antics. However, the pair are unaware of Squidward's dislike towards them and see him as a friend. Squidward works as a cashier at the Krusty Krab restaurant, a job which he does not enjoy.
The character's reception from fans has been positive. Squidward has appeared in many SpongeBob SquarePants publications, toys, and other merchandise. He also appears in the films The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020).