The Worm

The Worm is one of the inhabitants of the titular maze in Labyrinth. A cheery fellow with a Cockney accent and colorful scarf, he makes his home inside one of the labyrinth's walls, where he encounters Sarah. The worm, in addition to repeatedly asking her to tea to meet his wife, informs Sarah of the walls which have hidden openings. He also inadvertently misdirects Sarah, concerned that she keep away from "that castle." 
As reported by puppeteer Karen Prell on her website, the worm existed as both a finger-sized rod puppet and a larger scale hand puppet, for use in close-ups. The body, head and mouth were manipulated manually, while radio controls operated the eye movements and blinks.
In the comic book story "Hoggle and the Worm" (from Mouse Guard, Labyrinth, and Other Stories 2012 and reprinted in Labyrinth 30th Anniversary Special), the worm's name is revealed as William by his "missus."
The Worm later appeared in a Jim Henson Hour pitch tape.
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Category:Labyrinth Characters
Category:Creatures