The characters / Recurring character
Maturin (the Turtle)
Maturin (the Turtle) is recorded in 2 distinct stories.
Reveal identity notes · spoilers
The Tower narratives identify Maturin as the Great Turtle associated with the Beam opposite Shardik. The O’Brian character Stephen Maturin and biology author John H Maturin are different named entities.
Also recorded as Maturin.
Stories and supporting passages
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah
Read source context Spoilers · Story context
Jake states that the Great Turtle’s name is Maturin.
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah ↗ (paid link)
By Stephen King
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower
Read source context Spoilers · Story context
Callahan names Maturin while holding the ivory turtle. This identifies a representation, not the guardian physically present.
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower ↗ (paid link)
By Stephen King