The 14 Best Disney Animated Villains of All Time

Wicked queens, scheming viziers, and silky-voiced schemers steal nearly every scene they slither into. Which one reigns supreme?

1. 1
   Scar

   The scheming lion from The Lion King (1994) who murders his brother Mufasa to claim Pride Rock.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Frollo

   The self-righteous judge from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), arguably Disney darkest and most complex villain.
   844pts
3. 3
   Jafar

   The power-hungry royal vizier from Aladdin (1992) who seeks the magic lamp for ultimate power.
   514pts
4. 4
   Maleficent

   The self-proclaimed Mistress of All Evil from Sleeping Beauty (1959), whose curse and dragon form define Disney villainy.
   514pts
5. 5
   Yzma

   The hilariously over-the-top royal advisor from The Emperor New Groove (2000).
   400pts
6. 6
   Captain Hook

   The theatrical pirate from Peter Pan (1953) whose fear of the crocodile makes him oddly sympathetic.
   400pts
7. 7
   Gaston

   The narcissistic hunter from Beauty and the Beast (1991) who becomes a genuinely dangerous antagonist.
   240pts
8. 8
   Hades

   The fast-talking god of the Underworld from Hercules (1997), voiced with comedic menace by James Woods.
   240pts
9. 9
   Shan Yu

   The ruthless Hun leader from Mulan (1998) who defeats the Imperial Army and invades China.
   240pts
10. 10
    Mother Gothel

    The manipulative enchantress from Tangled (2010) who keeps Rapunzel imprisoned for her magical hair.
    240pts
11. 11
    Ursula

    The scene-stealing sea witch from The Little Mermaid (1989) who trades souls with theatrical menace.
    1pts
12. 12
    Cruella de Vil

    The fur-obsessed fashion villain from One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) who wants to skin puppies.
    1pts
13. 13
    Governor Ratcliffe

    The greedy British governor from Pocahontas (1995) seeking gold at any cost.
    1pts
14. 14
    Queen of Hearts

    The temperamental playing card queen from Alice in Wonderland (1951) who demands everyone lose their heads.
    1pts