He was introduced in Peyo's 1958 Johan and Peewit story "La Flûte à Six Trous", the first appearance of the Smurfs.

[3] Don Messick provided Papa Smurf's voice for the 1980s animated series as well as the special Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue.

In the original comic books by Peyo, Papa Smurf has a much more forceful personality than in other portrayals.

In these comics, Papa has little patience and becomes easily angry with the Smurfs for being disobedient or making mistakes.

When real chaos arises, Papa Smurf usually resorts to drastic measures, often through the use of magic.

To do so, Papa handed over his signature red hat, allowing each Smurf the chance to direct others on a construction project.

The Belgian comic portrays Papa Smurf constantly preparing magical drinks from white hellebore.