Hughie Campbell
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Hugh "Wee Hughie" Campbell is the main protagonist of the comic book series The Boys and its spin-offs Herogasm and Highland Laddie, created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson and visually designed after Simon Pegg. He is a member of The Boys, a group of vigilantes led by Billy Butcher, and the self-declared archenemy of A-Train. After the accidental death of his girlfriend Robin at A-Train's hands, he joins The Boys to get vengeance on "Supes" (i.e. "superpowered" or "superhuman" individuals, often acting as "superheroes") artificially created by the mega-conglomerate Vought-American. He later becomes the love interest of Annie January / Starlight, while also becoming increasingly ruthless and savage under Butcher's influence as the series progresses.
Hughie Campbell | |
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The Boys character | |
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Last appearance | Dear Becky #8 (2020) |
Created by | Garth Ennis Darick Robertson |
Based on | Simon Pegg (comics, visually) |
Adapted by | Eric Kripke |
Portrayed by | Jack Quaid |
Voiced by | Simon Pegg (The Boys Presents: Diabolical) |
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Full name | Hugh Campbell Hugh Campbell Jr. (television) |
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Occupation | Member of the Boys
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Family |
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Spouse | Annie January / Starlight |
Significant others | Robin Mawhinney (comics) Robin Ward (television) |
Nationality | British (Scottish) (comics) American (television) |
Abilities |
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Hughie is portrayed by Jack Quaid in the Amazon Prime Video streaming television adaptation and resulting franchise, developed by Eric Kripke, with Simon Pegg portraying his father in the first and third seasons; while Pegg was originally attached to star in the series as Hughie, before development hell rendered him too old for the role, he would eventually voice the character in the animated anthology series The Boys Presents: Diabolical.