Character Concept History[]
From Dreamworks Website: A seasoned vet of the industry, co-director Dave Smith was surprised when Delta herself strolled onto the Glendale, California, campus. "Kelly Clarkson is the most honest, sincere ‘best friend’—immediately when she walks through the door. Kelly has no air about herself. She is a kind, wonderful, beautiful human being. And then, her talent and energy? She is the real deal."[1]
Early designs of Delta were inspired by Dolly Parton.[2]
3D Story[]
Trolls World Tour[]
Delta Dawn was first seen singing Born to Die. Thinking the Country Trolls needed cheering, Poppy, Branch, and Biggie sang a mashup of pop songs in hopes of enlightening her and the Country Trolls, only for Delta to throw them into jail. She, along with her fellow Country Trolls and her niece Clampers, chased the trio after Hickory broke them out of jail.
After returning from the chase, Delta and the other Country Trolls were abducted offscreen by Queen Barb and the Rock Trolls to Volcano Rock City, with the Country string being taken in the process. There, she and Clampers (as well as the other leaders) were converted into rock zombies by Barb using the Ultimate Power Chord.
However, Poppy was able to avoid getting brainwashed by putting gumdrops in her ears, and got the guitar from Barb. After smashing the guitar, Delta, alongside the other leaders and Branch, were returned to normal. But the destruction of the Strings left everyone with a profound sense of loss as Barb blamed Poppy for destroying all music. Although everyone was intially heartbroken by this apparent loss, Cooper and Darnell began to make music, and it was Queen Essence who realized aloud for all to hear that while their music started with the strings, it truly came from within themselves, which is something that can never be taken away. Then, King Trollex agreed by declaring music came from their experiences, with Delta adding that it comes from their lives, and Essence from their culture. Then all the Trolls sang together, inspiring harmony between them and restoring their true colors.
Delta, with the other leaders, later visited Pop Village to celebrate the harmony of the Tribes.
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony[]
Delta appeared at the beginning of the special, receiving an invitation to Poppy's gift swap. Later, she and Holly Darlin' were seen talking with Poppy, when Branch showed up to measure Poppy's head. Poppy had Delta and Holly cover up her gift, so Branch wouldn't find out she got his name. Later, Delta gave Poppy confidence in her gift, telling her Branch will love it.
Delta would also appear at the end of the special, during the gift swap and Together Now.