Thomas Dam
Thomas Dam (May 15, 1915 – November 12, 1989) was a Danish woodworker and fisherman associated with Gjøl in Denmark. Dam designed and invented the original troll doll also known as the "Good Luck Troll". He created the toy during a period of financial distress, and carved it from wood. Soon, the family had started up a new business and Dam earned enough to buy himself a small factory where the dolls were produced in plastic. Dam created many different trolls as well as plastic baby dolls. Dam formed "Dam Things" to market the dolls. Dam trolls are now considered collectors' items. The Victoria and Albert Museum of London have one in their collection. Legacy In 2016, 2020 and 2023, DreamWorks Animation released three animated films based on the dolls: Trolls, Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together, with music by Christophe Beck and Theodore Shapiro, and featuring (amongst many others) the voices of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake (who also acted as executive music producer). References External links Danish website dedicated to Dam and trolls https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/colorful-history-troll-doll-180974634/ 20th-century Danish woodworkers Danish designers 1915 births 1989 deaths Toy designers Danish woodworkers