Billy Butcher, played by Karl Urban, delivers some of The Boys's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Billy Butcher quotes from The Boys, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Billy Butcher Quotes
"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the cunt."
— Billy Butcher, Season 1, Episode 5 - Good for the Soul
"The only way to fight monsters is to be a bigger fucking monster."
— Billy Butcher, Season 2, Episode 4 - Nothing Like It in the World
"Homelander. You and me, mate. That's where this ends."
— Billy Butcher, Season 3, Episode 8 - The Instant White-Hot Wild
"I'm not a good man, Hughie. I know that. But I'm useful."
— Billy Butcher, Season 2, Episode 7 - Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker
Billy Butcher Trivia & Fun Facts
- Billy Butcher's defining motivation for most of the series is revenge against Homelander for the assault on and apparent death of his wife Becca.
- He discovers in Season 2 that Becca is alive and living in a Vought compound with the son she had as a result of Homelander's assault.
- In Season 3, Butcher takes Compound V doses to gain temporary superhero powers, fully aware it is killing him slowly.
- Karl Urban's portrayal of Butcher, with his thick London accent and volcanic rage barely held in check, is widely considered one of the standout performances on the show.
Explore More
Read the full Billy Butcher character profile or browse all The Boys quotes.