Fishlegs Ingerman
The scholar of Berk who proves brains are as powerful as brawn in dragon riding.
Fishlegs Ingerman is one of Hiccup's friends on Berk and a fellow student in the dragon-fighting class, voiced by Christopher Mintz-Plasse in the animated films and series and played by Julian Dennison in the live-action remake. He is an enthusiastic youth with an encyclopedic knowledge of dragon lore, which he often relates in the style of a role-playing game. His dragon is Meatlug, a brown female Gronckle.
Quick Facts
- Dragon partner
- Meatlug
- Dragon species
- Gronckle
- Affiliation
- Dragon Riders of Berk
Lore & Background
In the television series Fishlegs is described as less courageous than the other Dragon Riders but a loyal friend, especially to Hiccup and Astrid, and he forms a very close, nurturing bond with Meatlug. He discovers that she can produce Gronckle Iron, and he later uses the Dragon Eye to find Dark Deep, the ancestral island of the Gronckles. In the live-action remake he is Hiccup's best friend, obsessed with memorising dragon statistics.
Reader's Guide
Meatlug is a husky Gronckle whose short wingspan leaves her without the speed and aerobatic manoeuvrability of the other dragons. She can eat a particular mix of iron ore and rocks and regurgitate a valuable metal called Gronckle Iron, which the series describes as lightweight but extremely strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Fishlegs Ingerman?
He is a Viking from the island of Berk known as the intellectual leader among Hiccup's close friends.
What dragon does Fishlegs ride?
His dragon partner is Meatlug, a brown female Gronckle. This bond demonstrates how knowledge complements strength in the rider-dragon relationship.
What are Fishlegs Ingerman's powers or role?
He serves as the group's expert on dragon biology, behavior, and history throughout their adventures.
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