When Toby is a baby Jareth is very indulgent with him, and enjoys looking after him while he is briefly in his possession. He re-names Toby Jareth at one point and comments that he 'has my eyes'. Jareth entertains Toby by dancing with him and singing, and clearly finds him amusing. English singer-songwriter and actor David Bowie portrayed Jareth. He also wrote the songs for Labyrinth. Bertolino, Hannah (31 January 2022). "From hot vampire to goblin king: 5 of David Bowie's best film looks". Dazed. Archived from the original on 31 January 2022 . Retrieved 28 October 2022. Yaeger, Larry. "A Brief, Early History of Computer Graphics in Film". Indiana University. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012 . Retrieved 20 January 2012. Bowie began shooting his scenes on 3 June 1985. [26] On playing the role of Jareth, Bowie said, "I loved the magic, the mystery." [27] Henson stated that Bowie acted his scenes as written in the script while occasionally contributing ideas, and "needed very little direction, because his own characterization [of Jareth] was always right on." [6] However, Bowie initially had difficulty acting with the puppet characters, as the characters' voices did not come from the puppets themselves but from off-stage which he found disorientating. [28] Henson recalled that Bowie's first few scenes were with the puppet Hoggle, "and he kept wanting to look off-stage to where the voice was coming from ... instead of where Hoggle, the puppet, actually was. It took him a while to get used to that aspect of filming." [29] [30] Bowie completed many of his scenes in two or three takes, except for very technical scenes or those involving complex puppets. [31] Bowie enjoyed making the film, stating, " Labyrinth was great fun to do". [29]

Following Sarah's entrance into the Goblin City, a guard enters Jareth's throne room to inform him that "the girl who ate the peach and forgot everything" is making her way towards the castle. Visibly stunned by this news, Jareth calls out for his army to stop her and passes Toby to a goblin so he can be hidden. Embrace the Attitude: Remember, Jareth is not just a costume; it's a character. Embrace the attitude of the Goblin King – confident, mysterious, and charming. Your demeanor will make a world of difference. Victorian Steampunk White Shirt: Look for a high-collared, ruffled white shirt to create that signature Goblin King style. After Sarah eats the peach, she begins to forget why she was in the Labyrinth. Jareth is seen sitting in the window of his throne room, casting crystals out into the sky that travels towards Sarah and draw her into a dream-world. Prange, Melissa (3 December 2018). "Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Under the Spell #1 Review". Rogues Portal. Archived from the original on 7 December 2018 . Retrieved 27 November 2019.

Jareth has the power to shape shift into a white barn-owl and is first seen watching Sarah in this form as she recites lines from the play The Labyrinth. Engage with Fellow Costume Enthusiasts: Connect with other costume enthusiasts and fans of "Labyrinth" at the party. Share your passion for the movie and your transformation into the Goblin King. It's a great way to make new friends who appreciate your dedication to the character. Richardson, Daniel (27 June 2021). "At 35, David Bowie's Labyrinth Is Still A Fantasy Classic". UNILAD. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021 . Retrieved 14 July 2021. a b Gartler, James (6 January 2012). " 'Labyrinth' graphic novel prequel to answer, 'Who was the Goblin King?' – EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 19 March 2015 . Retrieved 25 January 2012. Dance Magic" Jareth". McFarlane. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019 . Retrieved 6 September 2019.

Corliss, Richard (7 July 1986). "Cinema: Walt's Precocious Progeny". Time. Archived from the original on 21 December 2008. Bergren, Joe (27 June 2021). "David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly's 'Labyrinth' Masquerade Ball Scene Was Inspired by Real-Life Party". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021 . Retrieved 28 June 2021. Stolworthy, Jacob (11 January 2016). "David Bowie dead: remembering his movie roles". The Independent. Archived from the original on 15 January 2020 . Retrieved 27 December 2019. McCabe, Taryn (27 June 2016). "The spellbinding legacy of Jim Henson's Labyrinth". Little White Lies. Archived from the original on 8 December 2019 . Retrieved 19 April 2019.The 77 best kids' films of all time". The Telegraph. 19 April 2019. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018 . Retrieved 8 September 2019. Knight, Rosie. "New LABYRINTH Comic's Creators Talk the Origin Story of the Goblin King". Nerdist.com. Nerdist Industries. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019 . Retrieved 1 May 2019. The Labyrinth Crew: Recruit friends to dress up as characters from the movie, including Sarah, Hoggle, Ludo, Sir Didymus, and others. Together, you can embark on a quest to navigate the mysterious labyrinth. Ohanesian, Liz (23 August 2011). "Archaia Brings 'Lost' Jim Henson Screenplay to Life With A Tale of Sand". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 16 June 2020 . Retrieved 18 October 2021. a b David Currie, ed. (July–September 1986). "Labyrinth Exclusive Preview". Starzone. No.16. Watford, Hertfordshire: Admin Ltd. pp.6–13.

Dressing the part is only half the enchantment; now it's time to embody the enigmatic Goblin King himself. Here's how to channel your inner Jareth and make a lasting impression at the Halloween party: a b Burrows, Marc (4 October 2021). "Why Labyrinth's goblin king is the most important role David Bowie played". New Statesman. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021 . Retrieved 24 October 2021. Do yourself a favour and rent or buy Labyrinth dvd... it's pure magic...! That way you'll see the different garments The Goblin King uses, as he changes quite often... still we'll cover in this post a few basic elements of his character...! And if it's a guy reading this... be aware that we girls raised in the eighties think that Jareth is the hottest thing on earth... so take note! Jareth is the only main character to sing in Labyrinth. [48] Bowie performed as the character three of the five songs that he wrote for the film: " Magic Dance", " As the World Falls Down" and "Within You". [49] The film's theme song, " Underground", has also been interpreted by some critics as being sung from Jareth's point of view. [50] Epstein, Leonora (23 May 2014). "For Everyone Whose Sexual Awakening Was Caused By David Bowie In "Labyrinth" ". BuzzFeed. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014 . Retrieved 28 July 2021. If you are a '90s girl, you have seen Labyrinth [...] the movie that made so many young girls secretly aroused by spiky-haired rulers of goblins.Duncan, JJ. "The Most Unconventionally Sexy Movie Characters". Zimbio.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2020 . Retrieved 8 May 2020. The combination of the wig, the eyebrows, the blouse, and (oh yeah) the codpiece served to make the Goblin King a strange sex symbol. a b c Schweiger, Daniel (25 June 1986). "Muppet master molds miracles". Columbia Spectator. Vol.CX, no.129. pp.6, 8 . Retrieved 24 October 2021– via Columbia University Libraries. LABYRINTH: by Laura Phillips and Terry Jones". Astrolog.org. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012 . Retrieved 26 January 2012.

McGovern, Bridget (8 January 2014). "Suburban Fantasy, Gender Politics, Plus a Goblin Prom: Why Labyrinth is a Classic". Tor.com. Archived from the original on 8 December 2019 . Retrieved 5 May 2019. Morley, Paul (22 July 2016). "Dalí, Duchamp and Dr Caligari: the surrealism that inspired David Bowie". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 23 July 2016 . Retrieved 28 October 2022. Despite Jareth showing no signs of anger at Sarah's rejection in the film, the Return to Labyrinth series depicts Jareth as a sore loser in the wake of Sarah's victory, unable to accept his defeat at the hands of a young girl. He appears to be very domineering when given the opportunity, with his main goal following Sarah's defeat of him being able to make her forget her own dreams and bend to his will. However, due to the fact that he lets her leave to follow her dreams at the end of the series, this proves Jareth truly does love Sarah.

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Vreeswijk, Simon. "A History of CGI in Movies". Stikky Media. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012 . Retrieved January 21, 2012. In an interview with Ecran Fantastique, Henson explained his decision to choose Bowie for the role. "I wanted to put two characters of flesh and bone in the middle of all these artificial creatures," Henson told the magazine "And David Bowie embodies a certain maturity, with his sexuality, his disturbing aspect, all sorts of things that characterize the adult world." [4] Jareth's powers include the ability to form crystal orbs in his hands, which can create illusions of all types or allow him to view any place within his kingdom. He uses his crystals to show dreams, and offers a crystal to Sarah as a symbol of her dreams in exchange for her baby brother. [59]