The snaggle toothed svengali of Gorillaz, his flop fringe disguises a mind like a rusty steel trap. Self-taught bassist, wannabe frontman, he's the band's warped back seat driver who knows that good tunes aren't enough to succeed. You need good looks - which he hasn't got - and a twisted mind - which he has. Murdoc likes to dominate interviews, a rent-a-quote misogynist who speaks without a taste filter. Ex-speed freak. Personal hygiene problem. Shoplifter. Heavy smoker. Hates 2D.

Snaggle-toothed Svengali and bassist of Gorillaz

Noodle: a Japanese supersoldier as a child, trained in the art of guitar, and sent in a FedEx crate to become the guitarist for Gorillaz. She grew quickly and wise beyond her years, now looking at the world through judgemental eyes on a high horse; she's a little atom bomb trained in martial arts, but music is her weapon of choice. Poetic and heavy-hearted, Noodle knows how the world works all too well - an outsider looking in. She's seen a lot, but her biggest fear is failure.

Guitarist of Gorillaz, trained in the art of music

Hit twice on the head when young, 2D is a sweetheart with a blank sheet of paper where a brain should be. He has really good hair. People think he's cool and enigmatic but he's just got a migraine. Keyboard wizard, melodica maniac, graffiti compulsive and the perfect pin-up product. Voice like an angel, arse like a satsuma. Mind full of zombie films and painkillers. Loved by everyone (except the green-eyed Murdoc).