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The ambition-lacking, thick-headed but sweet vocalist, who also provides keyboards and minor instruments (like melodica and panpipes) for the band. 2D used to look up to Murdoc and believed he "saved his life", [[Too Dumb to Live|despite the fact that Murdoc also kidnapped him, stole his girlfriend, dented both of his eyeballs, put him into a coma, repeatedly beat him up, sold his belongings online, and stole most of his internal organs]]. As of ''Plastic Beach'', however, 2D seems to have finally smartened up, allowing him to openly express his resentment of Murdoc and to have frequent moments of cleverness and wisdom.

 

* [[Adorkable]]: He's missing his front teeth and his eyes are full of blood, but his actions, [[The Ditz|ditziness]], and generally nice personality make him pretty loveable.

*** Then came the actual video, in which that same hopeful smile is seen both in the comic strip ''and'' on 2D's actual face.

* [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair]]: 2D's hair is this color because of [[Art Major Biology|an accident early on in his life that caused all of his hair to fall out. When they grew out, they were a "deep, azure blue".]]

 

=== Murdoc Niccals ===

 

Murdoc himself states that if you Google his name, the first three words to pop up will be "sexy, edgy, dangerous". <ref> [[Captain Obvious|They won't.]]</ref> A more fitting choice would probably be "immoral, egoistical, hygiene-lacking". Murdoc has provoked both the birth and the demise of the band. While he hasn't been quite right in the head since the band's creation, Phase 3 has only been proving his derangement. In the band, he focuses on playing the bass guitar, but he has also contributed with minor instruments.

 

* [[Abusive Parents]]: Murdoc's father had forced him to participate in embarassing talent contests for [[Comically Small Bribe|a couple of pounds]].

* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: With 2D, type 1.

* [[Walking Shirtless Scene]]: Pre-Phase 3.

 

=== Noodle ===

 

A Japanese girl who arrived in a Fed Ex crate at age eight at Gorillaz' doorstep, not being able to speak a word in English <ref> Actually, she spoke just one word, and that word was "noodle".</ref>, [[Child Prodigy|but playing the guitar like a virtuoso.]] Before a certain [[A Worldwide Punomenon|Noodle]] [[Noodle Incident|Incident]], she was known for being very energetic and high-spirited. Most of the time, she was also the smartest and most down-to-earth member of the band. As of the "El Manana" video, {{spoiler|she has gone missing.}}. As of the "On Melancholy Hill" one, {{spoiler|she is certainly alive and heading towards Plastic Beach.}} In the fifth Pirate Radio, {{spoiler|she and Russell have at last made it to the island.}} As of February 2012, she is currently sharing 212 Wobble Street, London, with the rest of her band mates.

 

* [[A Day in the Limelight]]: The video "DARE" features mainly Noodle, with short cameos for each of the members. "El Manana" is focused exclusively on Noodle.

* [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair]]

* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: "On Melancholy Hill" video.

 

=== Russel Hobbs ===

 

Currently living with the rest of the band on 212 Wobble Street, London. Sleeps on the roof of the apartment.

 

* [[All Drummers Are Animals]]: Averted: Russel is one of the more well-spoken members of the group, and often the most reasonable.

* [[Stout Strength]]

* [[Weirdness Magnet]]: Supernatural entities seem strangely drawn to him.

 

=== Cyborg Noodle ===

 

Built as a replacement for the supposedly late Noodle, Cyborg is a meticulous replica of her fourteen-year-old self. She has all the musical skills of the original with none of the personality, and is programmed to obey Murdoc's every command. Cyborg is a firearm aficionado and often acts as a bodygaurd, but also has to spend most of her time charging.

 

* [[Axe Crazy]]

* [[Slasher Smile]]

* [[Uncanny Valley Girl]]

 

=== Paula Cracker ===

 

Clearly bitter and damaged from the ordeal, Paula seemed to be on edge when telling her side of the story, while unapologetic about the affair with the green-skinned satanist, she nevertheless goes on with her life.

* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]: Has received quite a bit of attention from fans (though not necessarily the good kind,) despite only being mentioned in Rise of the Ogre and a few fleeting moments in interviews.

* [[Femme Fatale]]

* [[Yoko Oh No]]

 

=== Del ===

* [[Put on a Bus]]

 

=== The Boogieman ===

Debuting in Phase 3, the Boogieman is an ancient force of evil with whom it was implied that Murdoc made his [[Deal with the Devil]]. While his first shown victims were merely a cop and a manatee, it is made very clear in the video for Rhinestone Eyes that he wants to collect Murdoc's soul to complete their bargain.