UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) : April 22, 2005

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 693-4000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 22, 2005, we issued a news release announcing first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

On April 22, 2005, following the news release and the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K, we will hold a conference call at 12:00 p.m. eastern, 11:00 a.m. central, regarding the first quarter results. This scheduled conference call was previously announced on April 11, 2005 and will be available via real-time webcast. To access the call please contact the conference call operator at 800-706-7749, or 617-614-3474 for international calls, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and ask for the Weatherford Conference Call. The password is “Weatherford.” A replay will be available until 5:00 p.m. central, April 28, 2005. The number for the replay is 888-286-8010, or 617-801-6888 for international calls; passcode 85056619. In addition, an enhanced webcast of the conference call and replay will be available on our website at www.weatherford.com. To access the conference call and replay, click on the Investor Relations Link under “Corporate” and then click on the Enhanced Audio Webcast link.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On April 22, 2005, we issued a news release announcing first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibit

     (c)  Exhibit

     99.1   Press release dated April 22, 2005 announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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INDEX TO EXHIBIT

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