Canon Characters/The Lion King

Characters that appear in The Lion King.

Banzai
Banzai is a supporting antagonist in The Lion King.

Appearance
Banzai displays the typical anatomy observed in an adult hyena. He is the closest of the trio to matching the rest of the clan in appearance, having the same body shape, hairless head, and receding black mane. Banzai has black eyes with yellow irises.

Personality
Banzai's personality contrasts greatly with that of Scar, as he serves as a less intelligent and serious companion. However, when driven by survival needs, such as hunger or power, Banzai can be dangerous, prone to blindly following the orders of others.

Voice Actors

 * The Lion King: Cheech Marin
 * The Lion King 1½: Cheech Marin

Appearances in Fanfiction
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Banzai, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Hope Restored
 * The Lion Guard: The Powerful Roar
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting A Niece
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Twiga
 * The Lion Guard: Defending Pula
 * The Lion Guard: Helping A Friend
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Clea
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Zuri
 * The Lion Guard: Helping Bupu
 * The Lion Guard: Saving the King
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Makini
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Nzuri
 * The Lion Guard: Helping Nala
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Mbeya
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Vuruga Vuruga
 * The Lion Guard: Helping Ajabu
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Nzee
 * The Terrible Three
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Lion King V: Scar's Kingdom
 * The Lion King VI: Journey Through the Mountains
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle

Ed
Ed is a supporting character in The Lion King.

Appearance
Ed is a smoky-gray hyena with black ears, black eyebrows, black paws, dark gray spots, a pale gray stomach, a black tail, and crossed, yellow eyes. His ears have notches in them.

Personality
Ed appears to have a slow mind, shown when he chews on his own leg after a brief scuffle with Banzai. He tends to laugh at inappropriate times often, even laughing at a joke made by Timon and Pumbaa that was directed at him and his partners-in-crime.

Voice Actors

 * Jim Cummings

Appearances in Fanfiction
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Ed, add it to this list.
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * The Madness of King Scar
 * The Lion King 3: A New Menace
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Lion King V: Scar's Kingdom
 * The Lion King VI: Journey Through the Mountains
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle

Mufasa
Mufasa is Simba's father, Sarabi's mate, Scar's older brother, Ahadi and Uru's eldest son and King of the Pride Lands at the start of the film.

Appearance
Mufasa is a large, powerful male lion with distinctive golden-yellow fur inherited from his father, Ahadi, which he passes on to his son Simba. He is given broad shoulders and a pronounced jaw to make him seem king-like and the most powerful lion, according to his animators.

Personality
Despite his strong exterior, Mufasa is kind at heart and playful, showing respect for all the creatures, even those who are perceived as lower than himself. He is not strictly business, often playing games with his majordomo Zazu, and is unafraid of showing affection, as seen when he greets Rafiki with a hug prior to the presentation of Simba. In family life, Mufasa is just as soft-hearted, treating his mate with gentle respect and treating his son fairly, even when the cub deliberately disobeys his parents' instruction. Mufasa's wisdom is reinforced by his eternal bravery, seen from his first tussle with the hyenas to his final stand against a stampede of wildebeests. To Simba, he explains that he is only brave when the situation demands it, showing Mufasa to be rational with courage and level-headed enough to know when interference is needed. If his family is endangered, Mufasa exposes his protective side, ready to throw himself into danger in order to keep those he loves safe. Ultimately, he is willing to sacrifice his life for his family, proving his love to be stronger for his family than for himsel

Voice Actors

 * James Earl Jones (The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar)
 * Gary Anthony Williams (The Lion Guard)

Close Relations

 * Mate: Sarabi
 * Son: Simba
 * Dauguhter-in-law: Nala
 * Granddaughter: Kiara
 * Grandsons: Kopa and Kion
 * Parents: Ahadi and Uru
 * Brother: Scar

Appearances in Fanfictions
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Mufasa, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Mufasa
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Wisdom
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Love
 * The Lion Guard: A Father's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Ahadi's Abdication
 * The Lion Guard: Consulting Mufasa
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa and Sarabi's Coronation
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Presentation
 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Support
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Faith
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * A Great Calling
 * The Path of Honor
 * Huwezi
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba[
 * The Lion Guard: The Legend Begins Anew
 * The Lion King IV: Subira's Beginning
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle
 * Children of Light

Nala
Nala is the daughter of Sarafina, mate of Simba, mother of Kopa, Kiara, and Kion, and the Queen of the Pride Lands.

Appearance
As a cub, Nala is small and lithe with soft features. Her fur is colored a light tawny, while her muzzle, paws, and underbelly are all paler in contrast.

Come young adulthood, Nala looks almost identical to her mother Sarafina. Her body has filled out to become sleeker and stronger, fitting the physique of a practiced hunter.

Personality
As a cub, Nala is playful, spirited, and spunky. She and Simba are best friends, and the two are nearly inseparable. Unknown to them, they are betrothed at an early age, and both agree that friends marrying each other is too weird once they discover this fact.

As a young adult, Nala matures into a determined and assertive young lioness. Simba remarks that her words remind him of his wise father's, albeit in a derogatory manner. In the sequel, Nala has become much more mild-mannered and motherly. She acts as the voice of reason to Simba, who is now being very protective of Kiara, and reminds him that their daughter Kiara would be fine. She also is less judgmental than Simba, and is often able to persuade him to have more faith in their cubs.

Voice Actors

 * Niketa Calme (cub; The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1½)
 * Moira Kelly (adult; The Lion King)
 * Laura Williams (cub singing; The Lion King)
 * Sally Dworsky (adult singing; The Lion King)
 * Gabrielle Union (The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, The Lion Guard)

Close Relations

 * Mate: Simba
 * Mother: Sarafina 
 * Father: Nala's Father
 * Daughter: Kiara 
 * Sons: Kopa and Kion
 * Son-in-law: Kovu
 * Mother-in-law: Sarabi
 * Father-in-law: Mufasa

Appearances in Fanfictions
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Nala, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: Marigold's Wish
 * The Lion Guard: Everlasting Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: A Sibling For Nita
 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: The Savannah Summit
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Devotion
 * The Lion Guard: Eyes In The Sky
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Compassion
 * The Lion Guard: A Marvelous Performance
 * The Lion Guard: King Sokwe's Visit
 * The Lion Guard: Saving the King
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Confidence
 * The Lion Guard: Helping Nala
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Pride
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: A Special Tradition
 * The Lion Guard: The Good Jackal
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * A Great Calling
 * Return To Pride Rock
 * The Path of Honor
 * Like Water and Rain
 * Light on Both Ends
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Legend Begins Anew
 * The Lion King IV: Subira's Beginning
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle
 * Zira And Sabor: A Tale of Lioness And Leopard
 * Children of Light

Pumbaa
Pumbaa is a male warthog.

Appearance
Pumbaa has a smooth russet red coat with a mane of short black hair sprouting from his head and running down his neck. The tuft of hair at the end of his tail is also black in color. He is a large, well-built animal with a huge, round lower jaw and two ivory-colored tusks protruding from his upper jaw. Pumbaa's nose and inner ears are pink, and his small eyes are black with yellow sclerae.

Personality
Due to his friendly, loyal, and protective personality, Pumbaa is generally regarded as a very likable character. However, he displays childlike naivety which is sometimes confused for stupidity. He does, in fact, come up with some intelligent plans and insightful ideas, which Timon rapidly claims as his own.

Pumbaa is also kind and caring, as shown when he, unlike Timon, takes pity on Simba and is quick to offer his assistance to the young cub. In The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, he jumps into a rather shallow body of water to save a supposedly drowning Kiara and offers assistance to a badly injured Simba, carrying him all the way back to Pride Rock after an unexpected ambush with the Outsiders. In addition, Pumbaa appears to be polite to those who are friendly, as shown when he greets Nala right after Simba introduces him to her, despite the fact that Nala had tried to eat him a few minutes earlier. Notwithstanding, he expects respect from his enemies, which indicates when he attack Banzai after he is addressed on a "pig."

Voice Actor

 * Ernie Sabella

Close Relations

 * Friend: Timon
 * Adoptive Sons: Simba and Bunga

Appearances in Fanfictions
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Pumbaa, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: Wisdom Of The Ancestors
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: A Marvelous Performance
 * The Lion Guard: Finally Reunited
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Dark Roar Returns (Side character)
 * A Great Calling
 * Like Water and Rain
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Good Jackal
 * The Lion King IV: Subira's Beginning
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Lion King IV: Zira's Revenge
 * Timon And Pumbaa Meet Penguins of Madagascar
 * The Lion King VI: Journey Through the Mountains
 * Zira And Sabor: A Tale of Lioness And Leopard
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle

Rafiki
Rafiki is the Shaman to the Lion King.

Appearance
His main pelt is scruffy and blue-gray in color, while his chest is pale gray. Both his hands and his feet are coated in black fur, his palms a pinkish-brown, and his muzzle matches his palms in color.

His face itself is pale blue, broken only by sky blue cheeks, navy blue eye rims, and a bright red nose. Like most mandrills, he sports a puffy white mane and a long goatee of the same color. His eyes are bright yellow, and his teeth are unexpectedly sharp.

Personality
Not only is Rafiki in tune with the world around him, but he is as wise as his years suggest. From the very beginning, he is shown to be a respected figure, as the animals part before him during Simba's presentation to let him pass. He is also able to recognize a good leader when he sees one, lamenting Scar's rise to power and the death of a noble line of rulers.

In recognizing good leadership, Rafiki is able to establish order once more by bringing back a lion of noble blood, convincing him of his own accountability. In doing so, Rafiki establishes himself as one with a good sense of responsibility.

Voce Actors

 * The Lion King - (1994) - (film) - Robert Guillaume


 * The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa - (1995–1999) - (TV series) - Robert Guillaume


 * The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - (1998) - (film) - Robert Guillaume (speaking and singing)


 * The Lion King 1½ - (2004) - (film) - Robert Guillaume


 * The Lion Guard - (2015–?) - (TV series) - Khary Payton

Close Relations

 * Cousins: Jelani, Biba, Karibu
 * Nephew: Nefu

Appearances in Fanfictions
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Rafiki, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Mufasa
 * The Lion Guard: Eyes In The Sky
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Ahadi and Uru
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Midnight
 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Love
 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Praise
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Mohatu
 * The Lion Guard: Vitani's Fear
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: A Sibling For Nita
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Presentation
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa and Sarabi's Coronation
 * The Lion Guard: Ahadi's Abdication
 * The Lion Guard: The Savannah Summit
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: Visiting The Moonpool
 * The Lion Guard: Saving Rafiki's Tree
 * The Lion Guard: A Special Tradition
 * The Lion Guard: The Good Jackal
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * Rafiki's Old Apprentice
 * A Great Calling
 * Return To Pride Rock
 * The Path of Honor
 * Like Water and Rain
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Legend Begins Anew
 * The Lion King IV: Subira's Beginning
 * The Lion King IV: Zira's Revenge
 * The Roar Before
 * The Lion King V: Scar's Kingdom
 * Zira And Sabor: A Tale of Lioness And Leopard

Sarabi
Sarabi is the mate of Mufasa and the mother of Simba.

Appearance
In addition to being unusually grand in size, Sarabi sports a distinctive dark pelt broken only by patches of lighter fur on her muzzle, paws, and underbelly. Her nose is also dark, and her ears are rimmed with brown. Like Mufasa, she sports large orange eyes.

Personailty
Not only is Sarabi gentle and soft-spoken, but she is also a doting mother who is not afraid to tease.

Through her son's many kiddish complaints, she keeps a smile on her face, proving herself willing to embarrass him if she believes that she is serving his best interests.

Voice Actresses

 * The Lion King (1994) - film - Madge Sinclair

Close Relations
Mate: Mufasa

Son: Simba

Daughter-in-law: Nala

Grandsons: Kopa and Kion

Granddaughter: Kiara

Brother-in-law: Scar

Mother-in-law: Uru

Father-in-law: Ahadi 

Appearances in Fanfictions
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Sarabi, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: A Sibling For Nita
 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: A Grandmother's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Sarabi's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Presentation
 * The Lion Guard: Ahadi's Abdication
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa and Sarabi's Coronation
 * The Lion Guard: Sarabi's Devotion
 * The Lion Guard: Sarabi's Support
 * The Lion Guard: Sarabi's Faith
 * The Lion Guard: A Special Tradition
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * A Great Calling
 * Return To Pride Rock
 * Like Water and Rain
 * Light on Both Ends
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Legend Begins Anew
 * Children of Light

Sarafina
Sarafina is a minor character in the The Lion King. She is the mother of Nala.

Appearance
Almost identical to her daughter in appearance, Sarafina is long-bodied and lithe with strong limbs and a groomed pelt. Her fur is tawny, while her muzzle, paws, and underbelly are all paler in color. The tip of her nose appears to be a shade paler than her main pelt, with both her upper and lower eye shades being light in color. Her paws are the same color as her primary fur color, and her eyes are apple-green.

Personality
Though Sarafina's personality is not explored in the film, it is developed in books inspired by the film, which reveal her to be a protective mother with a good amount of sense and resourcefulness. She can be fairly easygoing with her daughter when times are good, but when danger runs rampant, Sarafina is sure to be guiding Nala to safety.

Voice Actress

 * Zoe Leader (The Lion King)

Close Relations
Daughter: Nala

Granddaughter: Kiara

Grandsons: Kopa and Kion

Son-in-law: Simba

Appearances in Fanfictions
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Sarafina, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: A Special Kinship
 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: Sarafina's Faith
 * The Lion Guard: A Special Tradition
 * Children of Light
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * A Great Calling
 * Light on Both Ends
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Legend Begins Anew

Scar
Scar is the main antagonist of The Lion King. He is the former king of the Pride Lands and the brother of Mufasa.

Appearance
Thin and slender, with sharp features and skinny legs, Scar is the physical opposite of his brother. He is taller than the lionesses in the pride, though shorter than Mufasa. His movements are all sleek and snakelike; he was intentionally designed this way. He has burnt rusty orange fur, with pale tan areas on his paws, muzzle, and underbelly. His eyes are bright green. Scar's narrow nose and sharp claws are black. A pink scar runs through his left eye.

Personality
Scar is devious and cunning, thinking up schemes to secure himself power. He shies away from physical challenges that he knows he cannot win, but will nevertheless fight when he must. He goes to any lengths to achieving what he wants, even allying himself with hyenas, which he finds to be idiotic. He is power-hungry and persistent, but is a poor authority figure, as he cares not for the lands or lionesses he rules. Once he has what he wants, Scar becomes indolent and unwilling to solve the issues ravaging the Pride Lands. He believes that kings may do whatever they like, and has a tendency to blame others when things go wrong rather than accepting the truth.

Voice Actors

 * The Lion King (1994) - film - Jeremy Irons (speaking and partial singing), Jim Cummings (additional singing)


 * The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - (1998) - (film) – Jim Cummings
 * The Lion Guard-(2016)- David Oyelowo

Close Relations

 * Father: Ahadi
 * Mother: Uru
 * Brother: Mufasa
 * Sister-in-law: Sarabi
 * Nephew: Simba
 * Great-Nephews: Kopa and Kion
 * Great-Niece: Kiara

Appearances in Fanfiction
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Scar, add it to this list.
 * Scar's Finale
 * The Lion Guard: Confronting Scar
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Presentation
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * The Path of Honor
 * A Great Calling
 * Like Water and Rain
 * Light on Both Ends
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: Thurston's Mate
 * The Lion Guard: The Legend Begins Anew
 * The Lion Guard: Zira's Revenge
 * Light on Both Ends
 * The Lion King IV: Zira's Revenge
 * The Lion King V: Scar's Kingdom
 * Children of Light
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle

Shenzi
Shenzi is a character that appears in The Lion King.

Appearance
Shenzi displays the ordinary adult hyena anatomy, standing tall and long-legged but compact and strong. Unlike her companions, her appearance strays from the typical hyena, being noticeably more feminine.

Personality
Due to her superior intelligence and the fact that she often takes command in more serious situations, she is the leader of the group of hyenas. Shenzi is vicious but also has a sense of humour, albeit a somewhat malicious one.

Voice Actresses

 * The Lion King - (1994) - (film) - Whoopi Goldberg (speaking and singing)
 * The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa - (1995–1998) - (TV series) - Tress MacNeille
 * The Lion King 1½ - (2004) - (film) - Whoopi Goldberg

Appearances in Fanfiction
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Shenzi, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: The Powerful Roar
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting A Niece
 * The Lion Guard: Defending Matembo
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Kambuni
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting An Aunt
 * The Lion Guard: Helping Hamu
 * The Lion Guard: Saving the King
 * The Lion Guard: Helping Nala
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Mbeya
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Vuruga Vuruga
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Nzee
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Lion King V: Scar's Kingdom
 * The Lion King VI: Journey Through the Mountains
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle

Simba
Simba is the main protagonist of The Lion King and the tritagonist of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, a supporting character in The Lion King 1½, The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar, and The Lion Guard. He is the rightful king of the Pride Lands and the father of two children, Kion and Kiara, in addition to a third, unofficial cub; Kopa.

Appearance
Simba resembles both of his parents in different ways. From Mufasa, he inherited his strong build and pelt coloration, as both lions are gold with red manes though Simba's mane is a paler shade of vermilion. From his mother, Simba inherited dark ear rims (though he loses these when he reaches adulthood) and his general facial features, as they are noticeably less square than Mufasa's. He has five whiskers on either side of his muzzle. As a cub, the tuft at the end of his tail is brown, but come adulthood, it shifts into the same red hue as his mane.

His eyes are vermilion, though they sometimes appear orange. His nose is pink, unlike those of his parents. He has relatively small, pointed ears, with darker orange inner ears. As is typical of Pride Lander lions, the areas between Simba's eyes and his eyebrows are darker than his main fur color, and the area beneath each eye is lighter.

As Simba grows older, his fur becomes darker, and his mane becomes more full. His nose is darker and more blue-tinted, causing it to be a shade of purple, and his eyes are a more dull and reddish shade of scarlet. He is larger and sturdier with a wider face, likening his resemblance to his father Mufasa even further. His inner ears are darker, his mane is smoother, and his brown whiskers are longer. The fur on his muzzle, paws, and underbelly is still paler than his fur color, but is considerably less saturated. In addition, his eyebrows are slightly thicker.

Personality
As a cub, Simba was playful and always ready for an adventure with his best friend, Nala. He tried to see the best in everyone, even his uncle Scar. At times, he could be a show-off and arrogant, and boasted that he will be the greatest king ever, which often got himself and Nala into danger. In spite of this, he came to see the fault in his actions and always learned from his mistakes.

As an adolescent, Simba picks up a happy, carefree lifestyle, thinking nothing of his responsibilities back home. In addition, Simba's vocabulary changes moderately (as he now says "Father" instead of "Dad" and "Scar" instead of "Uncle Scar"). In the jungle, he develops somewhat grotesque habits, burping and eating bugs alongside his lazy companions. No longer the respected prince of the Pride Lands, Simba becomes sedentary and stubbornly refuting of his past life. Having been tainted in mind by his well-meaning friends, Simba no longer sees the need to help others and would rather lock himself away in bliss than face reality.

Despite his guilt-ridden conscience, Simba is forced into maturity when he has to face his past, holding himself accountable to the land he once swore to defend. Once accepting of his duties, he becomes a new character, stronger in will than before. Unlike the old Simba, who would rather avoid an argument, this new Simba does not tolerate being bullied and refuses to stand for abuse, being particularly defensive of his mother. When challenged, Simba becomes rough around the edges, determined to have his way and unwilling to stand for compromise. No longer an innocent cub, he is brave when he has to be, standing up for his land and his pride.

Once a full-grown adult and a father, Simba has matured to a new level, now totally fixated on his duties as a king and a father. For all his benevolence and inherent goodness, Simba is not without fault, as he is overprotective of his daughter Kiara, willing to break a promise to her in order to keep her safe. In this way, Simba shows that he does not fully respect his daughter, seeing himself as the older and wiser pride member. Thinking himself to know better, he often becomes blind to the outside world, focusing only on his family and their safety. In doing so, he comes to harm those around him. He also is protective over his son, Kion, even doubting his choices for the new Lion Guard.

Voice Actors

 * Jonathan Taylor Thomas (cub; The Lion King)
 * Matthew Broderick (adult; The Lion King, singing; The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1½)
 * Cam Clarke (singing; The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable, adult; Kingdom Hearts II)
 * Rob Lowe (The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, The Lion Guard)
 * Jonathan Taylor Thomas (cub; Kingdom Hearts II)

Close Relations

 * Mother: Sarabi
 * Father: Mufasa
 * Paternal Uncle: Scar 
 * Paternal Grandparents: Ahadi and Uru
 * Paternal-Great-Grandfather: Mohatu 
 * Mate: Nala 
 * Sons: Kopa and Kion
 * Daughter: Kiara 
 * Son-in-law: Kovu
 * Mother-in-law: Sarafina 

Appearances in Fanfiction
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Simba, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa and Sarabi's Coronation
 * The Lion Guard: Ahadi's Abdication
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Presentation
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Empathy
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Pride
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Decision
 * The Lion Guard: The Good Jackal
 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: The Savannah Summit
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Confidence
 * The Lion Guard: A Marvelous Performance
 * The Lion Guard: King Sokwe's Visit
 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: Saving the King
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Support
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: A Special Tradition
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * A Great Calling
 * The Path of Honor
 * Like Water and Rain
 * Light on Both Ends
 * The Lion Guard: A Lioness in the Outlands
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Legend Begins Anew
 * The Roar Before
 * Zira And Sabor: A Tale of Lioness And Leopard
 * The Lion King IV: Zira's Revenge
 * Children of Light
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle

Timon
Timon is a meerkat in The Lion King and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. He is one of the two protagonists in The Lion King 1½ and The Lion King's Timon and Pumbaa, as well as a supporting character in The Lion Guard.

Appearance
Tall and thin, Timon is accustomed to digging and scurrying, a lifestyle which has made him into a physically fit tunneler. His fur is pale mahogany, broken only by five darker stripes on his back and cream hair on his underbelly and muzzle. He has longer fur on his elbows and chest, but it is for the most part short and smooth. Timon has a dark brown tail tip, ears, and toes, with his round, glossy nose being even darker in color. The hairs on his head are relatively short and scruffy, bright red in color. Like most meerkats, his eyes are black, though he has been pictured with brown irises.

Personality
Timon lives by the philosophy 'hakuna matata', meaning 'no worries'. He feels that if the word "turns its back on you", one should turn their back on the world. He loves grubs, particularly Utamu.

Though Timon lives a careless life, he nevertheless is brave and loyal, willing to serve as live bait for a clan of hyenas in order to help his friend Simba. He thinks of things in a relatively practical manner, and has adopted two different young animals only because he believes them to be or have potential to be useful. He rarely leaves the side of his pal Pumbaa, and is willing to risk his life in order to save him. Nevertheless, he has a tendency to dismiss Pumbaa's ideas and then present them as his own. He is wisecracking and somewhat mischievous.

Voice Actors

 * The Lion King - (1994) - (film) - Nathan Lane (speaking and singing)
 * The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - (1998) - (film) - Nathan Lane
 * The Lion King 1½ - (2004) - (film) - Nathan Lane
 * Kingdom Hearts II - (2005) - (video game) - Bruce Lanoil
 * The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar - (2015) - (film) - Kevin Schon
 * The Lion Guard - (2016–) - (TV series) - Kevin Schon

Close Relations
Mother: Ma

Adoptive Sons: Bunga and Simba

Appearances in Fanfiction
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Timon, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Finally Reunited
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: A Marvelous Performance
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * A Great Calling
 * Like Water and Rain
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Good Jackal
 * The Lion King IV: Subira's Beginning
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Lion King IV: Zira's Revenge
 * Timon And Pumbaa Meet Penguins of Madagascar
 * The Lion King VI: Journey Through the Mountains
 * Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan: A Crossover Battle
 * Zira And Sabor: A Tale of Lioness And Leopard

Zazu
Zazu is a supporting character in The Lion King franchise. He serves as the majordomo to the Lion King.

Appearance
Zazu is a blue red-billed hornbill with a white underbelly and a large, smooth, glossy scarlet and gold beak. His eyelids are sky blue, and he has bushy black eyebrows. Darker blue feathers are present at the tips of his tail and wings, and three individual darker blue feathers stick up from the back of his head. Zazu has large eyes and a small body in comparison to his head.

Personality
As majordomo to King Mufasa, his proper, dignified, nervous, and easily-rattled personality is the polar opposite in temperament of Simba and Nala. He tends to panic during emergencies, such as the wildebeest stampede. As a youngster, Zazu was incompetent, talkative nuisance, but soon learns to distinguish between what's real news and what's not, though he's not above some gossip. Despite his size, he's rather snobby and looks down on lowlifes, and is not afraid to use his dry, biting wit, and is a very loyal friend and servant to the royal family. However, Zazu also has a joking, somewhat morbid sense of humor that occasionally surfaces. He is proud to serve and report to the ruler of Pride Rock.

Voice Actors

 * Rowan Atkinson (The Lion King)
 * Jeff Bennett ("The Morning Report"; The Lion King, The Lion Guard)
 * Edward Hibbert (The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1½)
 * Michael Gough (The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa)
 * Geoff Hoyle (The Stage Musical)

Close Relations

 * Mother: Zuzu

Appearances in Fanfiction
Here are all the fanfictions that this character makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes Zazu, add it to this list.
 * The Lion Guard: Visiting The Outlands
 * The Lion Guard: Marigold's Wish
 * The Lion Guard: Zazu's Love
 * The Lion Guard: Zazu's Devotion
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: Finally Reunited
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Presentation
 * The Lion Guard: The Savannah Summit
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Celebrating Kupatana
 * The Lion Guard: A Special Tradition
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Dark Roar Rises
 * The Dark Roar Returns
 * A Great Calling
 * Return To Pride Rock
 * Like Water and Rain
 * Light on Both Ends
 * The Lion King: The Legend of Simba
 * The Lion Guard: The Good Jackal
 * The Lion King IV: Subira's Beginning
 * The Lion King IV: Zira's Revenge
 * The Lion King V: Scar's Kingdom
 * Zira And Sabor: A Tale of Lioness And Leopard