Disney villains are incomplete without a memorable sidekick. Sidekicks like Mr. Smee, Iago and Kronk add depth to their villains and create fun, dynamic relationships. Many villains have two or three sidekicks acting as a team, like how Cruella De Vil employs Jasper and Horace.

Many of Disney's greatest villains are aided by menacing sidekicks, and these lowly goons can sometimes steal the spotlight. Over the decades, Disney villains have become one of the animation studio's greatest traditions. Icons like Ursula, Jafar and Cruella De Vil wouldn't be the same without their sidekicks, however, and these lesser characters are just as important to the Disney formula.

Disney's darkest villains often need a humorous sidekick to take the edge off. For example, Scar would be even more disturbing if he didn't have a pack of laughing hyenas to provide some comic relief. The best sidekicks bring out the best in their masters,...