King Triton, also known as the Sea King, is a major character of Disney's 1989 animated feature film The Little Mermaid. He is the ruler of Atlantica, an undersea kingdom inhabited by merpeople. As king, he wields the all-powerful trident that grants him control over the oceans. By his late wife, Queen Athena, he is also a widowed father to seven daughters, the youngest of which is Ariel, whose rebellious spirit often clashes with Triton's authoritative rule.
