

Although Rose encouraged Pearl's independence, Pearl never lost her devotion to Rose, which included romantic attraction, even after Rose "gave up her physical form" to allow Steven to be born. The fifth-season episode " A Single Pale Rose" reveals that Pearl was originally the servant of Pink Diamond, a Gem leader who eventually gave up her status to become Rose Quartz, the leader of the Crystal Gems. She can also summon a spear from the gemstone in her forehead. Despite her struggles, Pearl learned to fight and became a formidable swordfighter. Pearl displays a strong inferiority complex and self-esteem issues stemming from the fact that she was created to be a servant she values her independence but sometimes has trouble learning not to feel subordinate to others. Due to their status as simple servants meant for "standing around and looking nice and holding your stuff", they are seen as status symbols. In Gem culture, Pearls are said to be "made-to-order servants" who serve higher-class Gems. Pearl has been described as "intense with a laser focus". Character Īlongside Garnet, Amethyst and protagonist Steven, Pearl is one of the Crystal Gems, a group of Gems that protect humanity and the Earth from danger. Pearl was her first major role in an animated series. She moved on to do Broadway performances in the 1990s and 2000s, such as Miss Saigon and Wicked, but was contacted by Rebecca Sugar to portray a role in Steven Universe in 2013.

Pearl's voice actress, Deedee Magno Hall, started voice acting at a young age for The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. Originally having peach hair styled in a quiff and a much more intricate outfit, by " Gem Glow", she had the ballerina-esque design she retained before her regeneration in " Steven the Sword Fighter". Pearl's look was redesigned between the pilot episode of Steven Universe and the first regular episode. She is frequently praised for being a positive depiction of a queer character, though her strong obsession with Rose has been described as "unhealthy".ĭevelopment and casting Pearl is voiced by Deedee Magno Hall. However, she also tends to be overprotective, has low self-esteem, and is deeply overwhelmed with grief caused by the loss of Steven's mother Rose Quartz, whom she loved. She is portrayed as a loving, gentle and delicate motherly figure for Steven, the protagonist of the series, and can be a fierce fighter. She is a Gem, a fictional alien being that exists as a magical gemstone projecting a holographic body.
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Pearl is a character from the animated television series Steven Universe, created by Rebecca Sugar. Non binary / non-binary woman (she/her pronouns used) Pearl as she appears in " Change Your Mind"
