The mayor from the Nightmare Before Christmas is a character from the 1993 stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick. The movie is based on a poem by Tim Burton and tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who discovers the Christmas season and tries to make it his own. The mayor is a supporting character who helps Jack with his plan to take over Christmas. The mayor is a tall, lanky figure with a long pointed nose and a large top hat. He is also known for his enthusiastic and slightly over-the-top personality.