Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Velma Dinkley
Mindy Cohn
Motivation
To find the logical, rational explanation behind the mystery and debunk any and all supernatural claims.
Character Arc
Velma undergoes the most significant character arc. She begins as the steadfast voice of reason, convinced the Crimson Witch is a simple fake and that Kiss's powers are mere special effects. As the evidence for genuine supernatural phenomena mounts, she is forced to confront the limits of her logic. The film ends with her offering a 'mass hallucination' theory, but the final scene confirms the magic was real, leaving her worldview subtly challenged.
Fred Jones
Frank Welker
Motivation
To solve the mystery and, on a more personal level, to win Daphne's affection and prove his worth in the face of her rockstar crush.
Character Arc
Fred's arc is driven by his jealousy over Daphne's infatuation with Starchild. He is initially dismissive of Kiss and their music, championing his preferred band, 'The Ascot Five'. Throughout the adventure, he must put aside his personal feelings and work with the band, eventually earning a kiss on the cheek from Daphne, which validates his efforts.
The Demon
Gene Simmons
Motivation
To protect the Black Diamond, defeat the Crimson Witch, and maintain the cosmic balance, all while upholding his fearsome rock-god persona.
Character Arc
The Demon is initially arrogant and hostile towards Mystery Inc., viewing them as amateurs. He is particularly annoyed by Shaggy and Scooby. Over the course of the film, he develops a grudging respect for their abilities and bravery, culminating in him giving Shaggy and Scooby a genuine smile at the end. He acts as a reluctant guide to the cosmic side of the mystery.
The Starchild
Paul Stanley
Motivation
To save Kiss World and the Earth from destruction, and to put on a great rock show.
Character Arc
Starchild serves as the charming and welcoming face of Kiss. He is immediately friendly to the gang and is the object of Daphne's affection. He acts as the bridge between the two groups. His character doesn't have a dramatic arc but remains a consistent force of heroic optimism, leading the charge against the Crimson Witch with flair and confidence.
Delilah Domino / The Crimson Witch
Pauley Perrette
Motivation
As the Crimson Witch, her stated goal is to summon The Destroyer. Her real motivation as Delilah is to steal the Black Diamond—which has properties useful in advanced laser technology—and sell it to a rival defense company as revenge for being fired from her previous job.
Character Arc
Delilah Domino presents herself as the overly zealous head of security, suspicious of Mystery Inc. This is a facade for her true identity as the Crimson Witch. Her arc is the classic Scooby-Doo reveal: a seemingly legitimate authority figure is unmasked as the culprit with a greedy, terrestrial motive hidden beneath a supernatural disguise.