The Mermaids are one of the many mystical groups of beings that inhabit the magical island of Neverland.
They first appeared in Disney's classic 1953 animated film Peter Pan, which is based upon J.M Barrie's 1911 novel, Peter Pan and Wendy.
They also make cameos in its 2002 sequel.
They are voiced by June Foray, Connie Hilton, Margaret Kerry, and Karen Kester.
Disney's portrayal of them is neither as dark nor as sinister as they are in Barrie's book; they are much more communicative and civilized (although still somewhat amoral).
The mermaids appear to be lazy, vain, shallow, and undeniably mischievous in nature.
They are also fun loving and rather amoral, having no sense between right and wrong.
This is especially evident with their reaction to Peter Pan scolding them for harassing Wendy, where one of them casually stated they were "only trying to drown her."
They seem to not have any real cares or troubles besides having a great fear of Captain Hook.
They are all romantically infatuated with Peter, who apparently visits their lagoon often to flirt and entertain them with his adventure stories.
And similar to Tinker Bell, they are jealous when any other female catches his attention.