Dory is a regal blue tang whose short-term memory loss and relentlessly optimistic personality made her an enduring companion to Marlin in Pixar’s Finding Nemo. First appearing in Pixar’s 2003 animated feature Finding Nemo and returning in its 2016 sequel Finding Dory and the 2019 sequel Finding Nemo: The Big Blue, Dory serves as both comic relief and emotional anchor. This profile clarifies her species, voice performance, narrative function, and lasting influence on animation and ocean conservation awareness. The following sections draw on verified production records and public sources to separate fact from fan speculation.
