In The Goonies, what is the name of the pirate whose treasure the children search for?

In The Goonies, the children search for the treasure of the pirate One-Eyed Willy.

The adventure begins when Mikey Walsh discovers an old map in his attic. The map appears to lead to the lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary pirate whose hidden treasure could save the children’s homes from foreclosure. Mikey and his friends follow clues through tunnels and caves beneath the Oregon coast while being pursued by criminals known as the Fratellis.

One-Eyed Willy is a fictional pirate created for the film’s treasure-hunt story. His name refers to the distinctive image of a pirate with one covered or missing eye, but the treasure’s real importance is its potential to protect the neighborhood. This gives the fantasy adventure an emotional goal beyond simply becoming rich.

The Goonies is not searching for Captain Hook, Blackbeard, or Long John Silver. Those names belong to other pirate traditions and stories. One-Eyed Willy is specifically the pirate linked to the map, the underground ship, and the final treasure discovery in the 1985 film.