Eric Benson

"Eric. Wow. This guy's so epic as he looks as darn cool as he could be. Handsome, and brave. Now he takes part of the US Army as well. What batallion is he in?"

--Su Ji-Hoon, Atlantic Assault

Prince Eric (or Eric Benson) is the deuteragonist of the 1989 Disney animated feature film, The Little Mermaid.

The character is based on the "prince" character of Hans Christian Andersen's story The Little Mermaid, but adapted by writer Roger Allers for Disney's film.

In When the Cold Breeze Blows Away, he serves as a commander in an unknown United States Army battalion.

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"I've never seen a human this close before. He's very handsome, isn't he Ariel?”

--Su Ji-Hoon to Ariel, as she looks at Eric, Atlantic Assault

Despite being of royalty, Eric is an accomplished mariner who is often seen partaking in various duties aboard ships in his own fleet. Eric is a skilled helmsman as he is seen steering ships in both the 1989 film and its sequel. This could be due to the fact that Eric's kingdom is coastal and most of the subjects make their livings by shipping and fishing, and as such it is expected that the rulers be skilled in maritime trades. Eric spends much of his free time out at sea, fishing, going on explorations, or even taking the sail to celebrate his birthday. Grimsby, his servant and personal confidant, often accompanies him on his voyages, and disapproves of Eric's stubbornness and lack of interest in potential wives.