Snotlout Jorgenson
The rival who learned to fly alongside his tribe.
Snotlout Jorgenson is a dragon-fighting student in the Viking village of Berk. He sees himself as Hiccup's rival and is the son of Spitelout Jorgenson, Stoick the Vast's second-in-command. Snotlout is one of the local teens enrolled in Gobber the Belch's dragon-fighting class alongside Fishlegs Ingerman, the Thorston twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut, and Astrid Hofferson. He mocks Hiccup and struggles in class alongside his peers. Later, after Hiccup and Astrid rally the other teens to tame the training dragons, Snotlout joins them in pursuing Stoick's fleet to the dragon's nest, where they help distract the Red Death.
- Character Name
- Snotlout Jorgenson
- Affiliation
- Tribe of Berk
- Role
- Dragon Rider / Viking
- Status
- Alive
Lore & Background
Snotlout Jorgenson is introduced as one of the local teens enrolled in Gobber the Belch's dragon-fighting class. He is the son of Spitelout Jorgenson, Stoick's second-in-command. In class, Snotlout mocks Hiccup and struggles alongside his peers. He sees himself as Hiccup's rival. After Hiccup and Astrid rally the other teens to tame the training dragons, Snotlout joins them in pursuing Stoick's fleet to the dragon's nest. There, the dragon riders distract the Red Death while Hiccup attempts to free Toothless from a sinking ship. Snotlout's role in the final battle helps the villagers ultimately co-exist peacefully with the dragons.
In Their Own Story
Snotlout Jorgenson, son of Spitelout, was one of the teens training under Gobber the Belch on Berk. He mocked Hiccup and saw himself as the chief's son's rival. But when Stoick's fleet was overpowered by the Red Death, Snotlout joined Hiccup, Astrid, Fishlegs, and the Thorston twins on tamed dragons to pursue the fleet. They distracted the giant dragon while Hiccup freed Toothless. After the Red Death was destroyed, Snotlout and the other riders helped Berk enter a new era of peace between Vikings and dragons.
Reader's Guide
Snotlout Jorgenson is a dragon-fighting student who sees himself as Hiccup's rival. He is the son of Spitelout Jorgenson, Stoick's second-in-command. In Gobber's class, Snotlout mocks Hiccup and struggles alongside his peers. After Hiccup and Astrid rally the other teens to tame the training dragons, Snotlout joins them in pursuing Stoick's fleet to the dragon's nest. There, the dragon riders distract the Red Death while Hiccup attempts to free Toothless. After the Red Death is destroyed, the Berk villagers co-exist peacefully with the dragons.
Did You Know?
- Snotlout Jorgenson is portrayed by Gabriel Howell in the 2025 live-action film.
- He is the son of Spitelout Jorgenson, who is Stoick the Vast's second-in-command.
- Snotlout sees himself as Hiccup's rival during dragon-fighting training.
- He joins the other teens in taming training dragons and pursuing Stoick's fleet to the dragon's nest.
- Snotlout helps distract the Red Death during the final battle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Snotlout Jorgenson?
As a member of the Tribe of Berk, he joins Hiccup’s circle of friends and learns to train dragons instead of hunting them.
What dragon does Snotlout ride?
His primary mount is Hookfang, a Monstrous Nightmare known for his volatile temperament and fiery breath.
How does Snotlout's relationship with Hiccup develop?
While they begin as competitors for status within the tribe, their bond strengthens over time until Snotlout fully backs Hiccup’s decisions.
What is Snotlout's significance to the plot?
He contributes significantly to the safety of Berk and assists in fostering peace between Vikings and their scaled partners.
Does Snotlout survive the series?
Yes, he remains alive throughout the events and grows up to be an adult defender protecting his home.
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