Jareth

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Jareth, the Goblin King (played by David Bowie) is a main character in the 1986 movie Labyrinth. Jareth also appears in much of the tie-in material produced to compliment the film, including its novelization and its manga sequel.

Jareth has the power to transform into an white barn-owl, and is first seen watching Sarah in this form as she recites lines from the play The Labyrinth.
Jareth first appears in the film in his human form when he is summoned by Sarah to take her infant brother Toby away from her. Jareth attempts to make Sarah give up her brother by offering her a crystal that will reveal her dreams, only for her to refuse. Jareth transports both himself and Sarah to a hill overlooking his Labyrinth and tells her she has thirteen hours to save Toby. He then vanishes, leaving Sarah alone on the hill-top to start her journey.

He is next seen in his castle, surrounded by his drunk, clumsy goblin subjects. He rises from his throne and begins to interact with his subjects through the song Magic Dance, which he uses to express his delight at having Toby in his possession.