Chucky, originally known as Charles Lee Ray, is the main antagonist of the Child's Play franchise. He first appeared in Child's Play (1988) as a vicious serial killer who transfers his soul into a "Good Guy" brand doll using voodoo magic. Chucky was created by writer Don Mancini and is primarily voiced by Brad Dourif. The character has subsequently been represented in various other media, including novels, video games, and comic books.