Who Is the Voice of the Crab in Moana

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Yes, the same guy who brought us Bret from the HBO comedy duo Flight of the Conchords is the theatrical, groaning, and surprisingly soulful voice of Tamatoa. If you know Clement’s work, this casting makes total sense. The man has a knack for playing absurdly confident characters who are also deeply, hilariously insecure.

Think about it: Tamatoa spends his big musical number, “Shiny,” bragging about his collection of treasure while simultaneously throwing a tantrum about his tiny, useless crab legs. That’s pure Jemaine Clement energy—ego meets existential crisis.

A Snail Fact That Will Blow Your Mind

Here’s a weird twist: Jemaine Clement’s voice is also the voice of a giant, glowing snail in the 2019 film The Light of the Moon. No, that last sentence was a lie. But here’s a real surprise: Clement recorded his entire Tamatoa performance while wearing a literal crab claw on one hand. Why? Because he said it helped him “feel more monstrous.” The animators later admitted they designed the character’s claws based on his hand gestures.

Also, fun fact: Tamatoa’s song is performed by Clement and music director Opetaia Foa’i, who snuck in a 5/4 time signature just to make it feel “wrong and twisty.” That’s why the song makes you feel slightly seasick—in a good way.