Bertram (also known as "Bert") is Dirk the Daring's stallion that debuted in the animated series and has appeared in the comics and also Dragon's Lair 3D, in addition to several possible cameos in other games. His services are used as transportation by Dirk and his companions and often accompanies them on their adventures. He serves as a source of comic relief on the show, along with Timothy.
TV series[]
The cartoon series marks the first appearance of Bertram. His voice effects are made by Peter Cullen, who is also the voice of Sir Hubert Blunt.
Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair[]
Bertram is seen in the introduction cartoon, carrying Dirk to Singe's Castle.
Comics[]
Bertram takes Dirk to The Grim, Dingy Swamps of the Dark Kingdom where he is scared by the Hydra Snakes and then pulls Dirk out of a quicksand. Outside the lair of the Lizard King, they are surrounded by crocodiles, and Bertram runs luring the away allowing Dirk to enter the castle.
After the adventure, Bertram takes him to the Graveyard of Gloom and waited while Dirk entered a crypt. Bertram showed up to kick the skeleton of Franco the Fearless with his hind legs, as it was about to slay Dirk. Finally he carries Dirk away galloping under a bone golem.
As they reach the Sands of Fire, Dirk continues alone, telling Bertram to find a way around and meet him later at the games of the Castle. Indeed, Bertram waits for him at the gates as he comes out with Princess Daphne and carries the couple back to their kingdom.
Unconfirmed Appearances[]
Dragon's Lair: Escape from Singe's Castle[]
Dirk and Daphne escape the castle together on a brown horse which might be Bertram.
Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp[]
The brown horse Dirk rides in the game’s opening level is unnamed but might be a canonical appearance of Bertram. Dirk first mounts the horse while fleeing from his home while Daphne's mother chases after him on the bull throwing objects at him.
