In 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', what is the name of the main character?

Jack Skellington is the main character of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Known as the Pumpkin King, Jack is a living skeleton who leads Halloween Town’s annual celebrations but becomes bored with repeating the same holiday every year.

His curiosity changes everything when he discovers a forest of doors leading to other holiday worlds. After entering Christmas Town, Jack becomes fascinated by its bright decorations and cheerful traditions. He decides to take over Christmas, but his unfamiliarity with the holiday causes a series of disastrous results. His journey ultimately helps him understand his own identity and responsibilities.

Sally, a rag doll who cares deeply for Jack, tries to warn him about the dangers of his plan. Zero is Jack’s ghostly dog, while Oogie Boogie is the film’s secondary antagonist. The 1993 stop-motion film was produced by Tim Burton, directed by Henry Selick, and features Jack’s singing voice by composer Danny Elfman and speaking voice by Chris Sarandon.