Canon Characters

This is an article for canon characters as well as semi-canon characters. Canon or semi-canon characters are characters who appear in official media related to The Lion King. If you want to add information about a canon character, add it here.

Banzai
Banzai is a member of Shenzi's Clan. He is a supporting antagonist in The Lion King.

Voice Actors

 * The Lion King - (1994) - (film) - Cheech Marin (speaking and singing)


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


 * The Lion King - (1997) - (musical) - Stanley Wayne Mathis (original actor)


 * The Lion King 1½ - (2004) - (film) - Cheech Marin


 * Kingdom Hearts II - (2005) - (video game) - Cheech Marin


 * Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom - (2012) - (attraction) - Cheech Marin

Appearances in Fanfiction

 * 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 A Friend
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Twiga
 * The Lion Guard: Defending Pula
 * The Lion Guard: Helping A Friend
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting Clea

Mufasa
Mufasa is the secondary deuteragonist of The Lion King, a minor character in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and a major character in The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar and its following TV series The Lion Guard. He 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 himself.

History
Mufasa watches his son Simba presented by Rafiki. Later on, he argues with his brother Scar, angry at him for not attending the ceremony. He wonders aloud what he is going to do with him. When Simba is an older cub, he awakens Mufasa, and the two sit atop Pride Rock. Mufasa teaches Simba about the kingdom that will soon belong to his and explains the Circle of Life. He receives the morning report from his majordomo, Zazu, and soon hears that hyenas are in the Pride Lands. He denies Simba's request to come and runs off. However, Simba gets into trouble when he enters the Elephant Graveyard. Mufasa roars and saves Simba, along with his friend Nala, from a trio of hungry hyenas. Mufasa scolds Simba, but ends up teaching him a lesson about the Great Kings of the Past and playing with him.

Not long after, Mufasa hears from Scar that Simba is in the Gorge where the wildebeests are stampeding. Mufasa pulls Simba out of the path of danger and tries to climb the sides of the ravine. However, he ends up beneath Scar. Mufasa asks Scar to help him, but instead, Scar sinks his claws into Mufasa's paws, eliciting a cry of pain, before flinging him into the midst of the running animals. Mufasa ends up dead, to his son's devestation.

He later appears as a spirit in the clouds, telling Simba that he had forgotten about him and who he is. He reminds him to remember before leaving.

Mufasa is present in the second film, watching over his family as his granddaughter is presented. He also appears in The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, first in a cave painting as Rafiki tells his story, and later as a ghost to bolster his grandson Kion's spirit. Since then, he has appeared in multiple episodes of The Lion Guard to impart advice.

Voice Actors

 * James Earl Jones (The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, Kingdom Hearts II)
 * Gary Anthony Williams (The Lion Guard)
 * Samuel E. Wright (The Stage Musical)

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:
 * Lion King IV: Rise and Fall of the Sun
 * The Second Scar: The Story of a What If
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story (cameo in Simba's dream & flashback)
 * The Lion Guard: A Joyful Occasion
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: A Romantic Getaway
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Mufasa
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Wisdom
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Love

Nala
Nala is the deuteragonist of The Lion King, a secondary tritagonist of The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, a minor character in The Lion King 1 1/2 and The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar. She is the queen of the Pride Lands and the mate of Simba.

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. Unlike most cubs her age, her paws are the same hue as her primary fur color, and her eye rims are lighter than her main pelt. Her eyebrows are also much thinner than those of her fellow cub, Simba, and her inner ears and the tip of her tail are brown in color. Her eyes appear to be glaucous green, though they change to teal in certain light, and her nose is pink. Unusually, the area between the bottom of her eye and her eyebrow is lighter in color than her main fur color, with the area beneath it being even paler.

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. She also proves herself to be exceptionally strong, able to hold her own against the much larger Simba, even managing to pin him on his back. Her fur darkens to an even tawny. She has brown paw pads and her nose is now dark pink-brown. The fur on her chin is shorter and smoother, though still slightly scruffy.

As a fully grown adult and queen, Nala's colors have been shown as either paling or continuing to grow darker. Her eyes become more blue, having been depicted as shifting to bright sky blue or teal, and she fills out, growing smoother and more muscular in stature.

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)
 * Kajuana Shuford (cub; original actress, The Stage Musical)
 * Heather Headley (adult; original actress, The Stage Musical)
 * Vanessa Marshall (Kingdom Hearts II)

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

 * Pawtake
 * Lion King 3: Hyena Rules
 * Never Judge Anyone by Their Spots
 * The Lion King 2½: Timon's Colony
 * The Lion King 3: A New Menace
 * The Lion King IV: A Hero Falls
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Lion King V: Hidden Enemy
 * The Lion King VI: BloodTide
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Story Of Mungu (mentioned)
 * The Lion Guard: A Hunting Experience
 * The Lion Guard: A Problem in the Savannah (Part 2)
 * The Lion Guard: No Worries Vacation
 * The Lion Guard: A Romantic Getaway
 * [[The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship][
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: Marigold's Wish
 * The Lion Guard: Everlasting Affection
 * Stay off the Cliff! (Cameo in final scene)

Pumbaa
Pumbaa is a male warthog in The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1½, The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa, and The Lion Guard.

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."

History
When he was a young warthog, Pumbaa struggled socially due to his flatulence troubles. However, he later met Timon, and the two became friends. One day, they encountered an exhausted lion cub named Simba. They brought him to the Jungle Oasis and taught him about "hakuna matata"("no worries"). They introduced Simba to a diet of insects and grubs, which he grew up on.

One day, Nala arrived in the jungle and chased a terrified Pumbaa. Timon tries to help Pumbaa, but ultimately it is Simba who comes to the rescue. However, Timon and Pumbaa are downhearted after Nala and Simba fall in love. Timon tells Pumbaa that Simba is doomed, and the two of them burst into tears.

They later accompany Simba back to Pride Rock, where they distract the hyenas so that Simba and Nala's presence would not be detected. Simba's evil uncle Scar is defeated, and Timon and Pumbaa stay with their pal in the Pride Lands.

Voice Actor

 * Ernie Sabella

Close Relations

 * Friend: Timon
 * Adoptive Sons: Simba and Bunga

Appearances in Fanfictions

 * McPumbaa's
 * Mody and Dacey's Tickle Frenzy
 * Timon and Pumbaa: Getting the Gang
 * Timon's Jungle Tickle Torment
 * The Lion King 2½: Timon's Colony
 * The Lion King IV: A Hero Falls
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * The Lion King: Kovu's Dad
 * The Nightmare
 * 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

Rafiki
Rafiki is a major character in The Lion King franchise. He is the the shaman to the Lion King.

Voce Actors

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


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


 * The Stage Musical - (1997) - (musical) - Tsidii Le Loka (original actress)


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


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


 * Kingdom Hearts II - (2005) - (video game) - Robert Guillaume


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

Close Relations

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

Appearances in Fanfictions

 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: A Romantic Getaway
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Sisterly Advice
 * The Lion Guard: Questioning The Past
 * The Lion Guard: Mufasa's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Mufasa
 * The Lion Guard: Eyes In The Sky
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Ahadi and Uru
 * The Lion Guard: A Grandmother's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Midnight
 * The Lion Guard: Protecting A Nephew
 * The Lion Guard: Rafiki's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Zazu's Devotion
 * 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

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

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

 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: Questioning The Past
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: A Sibling For Nita
 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: Friends Reunited
 * The Lion Guard: A Grandmother's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Sarabi's Affection

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)

Appearances in Fanfictions

 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: No Worries Vacation
 * The Lion Guard: Questioning Tradition
 * The Lion Guard: Fatherly Advice
 * The Lion Guard: The Rise of Janja

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.

History
As a cub, Scar became the leader of the Lion Guard. As he grew older, he grew jealous, believing that he should rule the Pride Lands instead of his older brother Mufasa. When Scar, said to be named Taka at the time, is older, he tries to trick Mufasa out of being future king, but fails, left with nothing but the scar that is to give him his name. He eventually kills his Lion Guard using the Roar of the Elders when they refuse to help him murder Mufasa.

Scar resides in a cave in the Pride Lands, where he catches a mouse. The majordomo Zazu arrives, announcing the impending presence of Scar's brother, the king Mufasa. Scar attempts to eat Zazu, but Mufasa arrives and orders Scar to drop him. After a terse exchange between the two brothers, primarily regarding Scar's choice not too attend the presentation of Mufasa's son and the future king; Simba, Scar leaves the cave.

Scar is later approached by young Simba, now old enough to walk about on his own, who tells him about a lesson Mufasa gave him. Irritated, Scar makes a few dry remarks before "accidentally" letting slip that the one place Mufasa doesn't want Simba to go is an Elephant Graveyard. He then flatters Simba and requests that he keeps the exchange a secret. Scar soon meets up with his hyena followers and sings the musical number "Be Prepared" to explain what lies in store for them; including Mufasa and Simba's deaths and not going hungry.

Scar later takes his nephew to the Gorge under the pretense of a surprise. He refuses to tell Simba what the surprise is, and advises him to work on his "little roar" before traveling up the gorge and making himself visible to three of his hyena minions. They begin and wildebeest stampede, and Scar rushes off to alert Mufasa. He tells his brother that Simba is down there, and the two, along with Zazu, urgently run to the gorge. Scar scans the stampede along with Mufasa, then watches as his brother dives down to save Simba. Now alone with Scar, Zazu decides to fetch help in a panic, and Scar knocks him into the side of the gorge. When Mufasa begins climbing up the gorge, having gotten Simba to safety, he asks Scar for help. Scar leans down, thrusts his claws into Mufasa's paws and tells him "Long live the king" before flinging him off of the cliff, resulting in Mufasa's death.

Scar then approaches a grieving Simba, who is crying by his father's side. He asks what Simba has done, and though he notes that nobody ever means for these things to happen, the fact remains that Mufasa is dead, and it is Simba's fault. He wonders what Simba's mother will think, then advises Simba to run away and never return. Simba obeys, dashing through the gorge, and the hyenas that provoked the stampede emerge from behind Scar. He orders them to kill Simba.

Scar returns to Pride Rock, bearing the news of Mufasa and Simba's deaths. In the dark of the night, he mourns for his lost brother and nephew, but announces the dawning of a new era. His hyena followers emerge, and Scar ascends Pride Rock as the new king. During his reign, Scar traps Zazu in a rib cage and forces him to sing songs. He cares not for the lack of food that is plaguing the Pride Lands, and become enraged at anyone who dares to speak Mufasa's name. He soon calls the lioness Sarabi forward, demanding to know why the hunting party is failing to return with prey. He insists that it can be found despite Sarabi's claims that the herds have moved on. Finally, he strikes her with enough force to knock her over. A fully grown Simba makes himself visible, surprising Scar, who initially believes him to be Mufasa. He shoots the hyenas that were supposed to kill Simba a glare before gesturing to the rest of the clan, explaining to Simba that they see him as king. The lioness Nala insists that Simba is king, and Simba threatens to fight him.

In response, Scar slinks around Simba, dropping hints about Mufasa's death. Simba informs him that such tricks will not work, but the lionesses' curiousity is sparked. Scar goads Simba into confessing that he killed Mufasa and forces Simba to back to the tip of Pride Rock, until he is finally gripping the edge with his forepaws. Scar notices the resemblance between Simba currently and Mufasa before he died, and whispers into Simba's ear that he killed the prince's father. Furious, Simba attacks Scar and pins him, making him admit to his crime. The hyenas attack, allowing Scar a chance to escape, but Simba follows, trapping him on Pride Rock. Scar begs for mercy and blames the hyenas, deeming them "the enemy", but Simba growls that everything Scar told him was a lie. Scar asks what Simba intends to do with him, and Simba reveals that he does not plan to kill him, as he is not like Scar. Scar discovers that Simba wants him to flee and never return, and responds by attacking him. Simba eventually flings him off of Pride Rock, where is he devoured by the hyenas, who feel that he betrayed them.

After Scar's death, a devoted follower of his, Zira, raises his chosen heir, Kovu. He is mentioned multiple times by Kovu, Zira, and Simba, and one night, Scar is featured in a nightmare of Simba's. After Kovu is exiled, he gazes into water, where he sees Scar as his reflection.

Voice Actors

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


 * The Stage Musical (1997) - (musical) - John Vickery (original actor)


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


 * Kingdom Hearts II - (2005) - (video game) – James Horan


 * The Lion King: Bloopers & Outtakes - (2011) - Jeremy Irons


 * Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom - (2012) - James Horan

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

 * Scar's Finale
 * The Lion Guard: Confronting Scar

Simba
Simba is the main protagonist of The Lion Kingand the deuteragonist 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.

History
Simba is born to the king Mufasa and his mate Sarabi in the Pride Lands. As a cub, he plays with his friend Nala and receives lessons from his father Mufasa about the Circle of Life and being a king. After his uncle Scar kills Mufasa, Scar tells Simba to run away. Simba does, eventually arriving at the Jungle Oasis, where he meets Timon and Pumbaa. They teach him about "hakuna matata", which means "no worries". He grows up in the jungle, eating bugs and singing about his worry-free life.

Eventually, Nala arrives in the jungle and chases Pumbaa. She encounters Simba, and the two reunite. They fall in love during the song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". Simba later returns to Pride Rock, where he defeats Scar and takes his rightful place as king of the Pride Lands, with Nala at his side.

They have two cubs, Kion and Kiara. Kiara ventures off to the Outlands one day, where she meets Kovu, an Outsider cub. After a tense encounter with Zira, both cubs are returned home. Simba is angry at first, but soon forgives Kiara. Kion became leader of the Lion Guard, and Simba is angry when he chooses a cheetah hippo, egret, and honey badger to be the other members. However, Simba soon comes to accept the new Lion Guard after they successfully thwart Janja and his clan. He is involved in a few of Kion's adventures, usually by giving advice and once by leaving the Pride Lands for a funeral, leaving Kiara in charge of the Pride Lands.

When Kiara, now an adult, is saved by Kovu, Simba is reluctant to let the former Outsider enter his pride. He is furious when it appears that Kovu has betrayed him, and promptly exiles him. Shortly after, Zira invades the Pride Lands with the Outsider lionesses. The Pride Landers fight back, resulting in the death of Zira. Simba then accepts Kovu, Vitani, and the rest of the Outsiders into his pride.

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)
 * Jason Weaver (cub singing; The Lion King)
 * Joseph Williams (adult singing; The Lion King)
 * Evan Saucedo ("The Morning Report"; The Lion King)
 * 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)
 * Matt Weinberg (cub; The Lion King 1½)
 * Rob Lowe (The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, The Lion Guard)
 * Scott Irby-Ranniar (cub; original actor, The Stage Musical)
 * Jason Raize (adult; original actor, The Stage Musical)
 * 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

 * Lion King 3: Hyena Rules
 * Lion King IV: Rise and Fall of the Sun
 * Never Judge Anyone by Their Spots
 * Pawtake
 * Timon's Jungle Tickle Torment
 * The Great Fight of Timon and Kiara
 * The Lion Guard: An Enjoyable Evening
 * The Lion King 2½: Timon's Colony
 * The Lion King IV: A Hero Falls
 * The Lion King VI: The Great Pride Migration
 * The Lion King: The New Pride
 * The Nightmare
 * The Second Scar: The Story of a What If
 * The Story of Mungu (flashback)
 * The Lion Guard: No Worries Vacation
 * The Lion Guard: A Promising Friendship
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Decision
 * The Lion Guard: Return to The Outlands
 * The Lion Guard: Familial Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Simba's Pride
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert

Trvia

 * In Swahili, 'simba' means 'lion'.
 * In some concepts, Simba is shown with blue eyes.
 * When the animators were drawing adult Simba, they wanted a little twist for his appearance and personality to be like his voice actor Matthew Broderick.
 * Simba is the first animated Disney character to have a villain as a biological relative, followed by Hercules.
 * Simba's adult mane was supposedly inspired by Jon Bon Jovi's hair.

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.

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.

History
Zazu is present at the presentation of the future king, Simba. He goes to the king's brother Scar's cave to announce Mufasa's impending presence; and Mufasa thankfully arrives just before Scar eats Zazu. The hornbill later gives Mufasa the morning report, then goes on to take young Simba and Nala to the Watering Hole. They give him the slip, but he soon catches up to him.

After a close call with some hyenas, he takes Nala home. Later, Zazu hears of a stampede in the Gorge, where Simba currently is. He flies over to the terrified cub and assures him that his father is coming. However, Mufasa winds up dead, and according to Scar, Simba is, too. Scar takes the throne and traps Zazu in a ribcage, forcing him to sing songs as the hyenas run rampant through the Pride Lands, much to Zazu's displeasure. Simba soon returns and reclaims the throne as his companions free Zazu, and Zazu watches in awe as the new king roars.

When Simba's cub Kiara arrives, she is eager to explore. When her father mentions the Outlands, Zazu notes that there is nothing there but treacherous Outsider lions, and Simba agrees. He locates Simba's son Kion when need be, and accompanies Simba to an elephant funeral, reassuring him and teaching him the elephant language.

Zazu later assures Simba that Kiara will be fine on her first hunt just before Simba notices a wildfire. He is sent ahead to locate Kiara, and, spotting an Outsider named Kovu saving her, reports back to Simba. Kovu requests that he may join the pride, and Zazu notes that royal protocol calls for all debts being paid, but feels that in Kovu's case an exception may be made. Simba is later ambushed by Outsiders and wounded, and Kiara sends him to find help. But the trouble isn't over; Zazu soon reports back in a panic that Outsiders are attacking. The prides end up uniting, with Kovu and Kiara presumably marrying each other. Zazu covers himself as Timon and Pumbaa burst into tears next to him.

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

 * Lion King 3: Hyena Rules
 * Lion King 4: Upelelezi's Journey
 * Never Judge Anyone by Their Spots
 * The Lion King 2½: Timon's Colony
 * The Lion King IV: Subira's Beginning
 * The Lion King: Kopa's Story
 * Zazu's Tickle Torture
 * 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: 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

Asante
Asante is a hyena who makes her first and only appearance in Friends for Life, and is mentioned in Fight for The Throne.

Personality
Unlike the other hyenas who appear in The Lion King, Asante is good and kind-hearted. Though she is suspicious of lions, due to her ancestry, she is an overall accepting character, as she readily accepts and befriends Kopa. She is very open and friendly, as well as outgoing and spunky. She is also considerably brave and loyal, as she rushes to Kopa's aid when he is in trouble. The two are inseparable, despite the gap between their species. Asante's good intentions and tender heart set her apart as one of the few hyenas who serves as friends of Simba's pride.

History
Asante is rescued from a snake by the young prince Kopa. They later meet up again and play with each other. One day, while the two are together, Kopa falls into a river. Asante fetches a friend of hers to rescue him. She then guides him home, and eventually decides to meet his parents.

Appearances in Fanfiction
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 * Lion King 3: Hyena Rules (Page) (mentioned)
 * The Lion Guard: A Heartbreaking Day

Ahadi
Ahadi is the King of the Pride Lands at the onset of A Tale of Two Brothers.

Close Relations

 * Mate: Uru
 * Sons: Mufasa and Scar
 * Father or Father-in-law: Mohatu
 * Grandson: Simba
 * Great-Grandsons: Kopa and Kion
 * Great-Granddaughter: Kiara

Appearances in Fanfiction

 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Ahadi and Uru
 * The Lion Guard: Ahadi's Affection
 * The Lion Guard: Ahadi's Abdication

Chumvi
Chumvi is a friend of Nala's that makes an appearance in Nala's Dare.

Appearances in Fanfiction

 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: No Worries Vacation
 * The Lion Guard: Enemy Invasion
 * The Lion Guard: A Gaze Into Paradise
 * The Lion Guard: A Romantic Getaway
 * The Lion Guard: A Dangerous Adventure
 * The Lion Guard: A Dangerous Time
 * The Lion Guard: Family Vacation
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard Love Always Finds A Way

Kula
Kula is a friend of Nala's who appears in Nala's Dare, the second book in ''The Lion King: Six New Adventures. ''

Appearance
Kula has anatomy similar to Nala's. Her fur is caramel-brown and her eyes are a reddish color. She has a pink nose, a pale muzzle and underbelly, and a dark brown tail-tuft.

Personality

 * Kula: "Come on, Nala, don't be a lunatic. Maybe you're thinking crazy things because you're hungry. Yeah, maybe you're light-headed from hunger." Nala: "I told you - I'm not afraid of anything. And I don't get out of dares. Chumvi thinks I'm chicken, but I'm not." Kula: "Nala, get real. That strange lion could be super dangerous." Nala: "I'll get up before dawn - before my mom gets up. And I'll look for that lion on the far side of Pride Rock." Kula: "You're nuts, crazed, psycho, unhinged! Do you hear me? Well, I guess I'll have to get up before dawn and stop you."
 * —Kula and Nala argue about Chumvi's dare

Kula is known to be very cautious, as well as concerned about the safety of others. She isn't much of a dare-devil and is against the idea of Nala talking to Ni. She is also shown to be a caring friend, as she is willing to go to extreme measures to keep Nala safe. It's also hinted at by Nala that Kula is lazy, as Nala comments that Kula has never gotten up before dawn in her life. Aside from these traits, Kula can mainly be identified by her extreme love for food; in almost any situation, she can connect feelings, sayings, and even other lions to some form of food or meal.

Appearances in Fanfiction

 * The Lion Guard: A Hunting Experience
 * The Lion Guard: An Unfortunate Event
 * The Lion Guard: Nala's Promise
 * The Lion Guard: A Celebration to Remember
 * The Lion Guard: Defending The Pridelands
 * The Lion Guard: No Worries Vacation
 * The Lion Guard: Enemy Invasion
 * The Lion Guard: A Gaze Into Paradise
 * The Lion Guard: A Romantic Getaway
 * The Lion Guard: A Dangerous Adventure
 * The Lion Guard: A Dangerous Time
 * The Lion Guard: Family Vacation
 * The Lion Guard: Questioning The Past
 * The Lion Guard: Another Kupatana Celebration
 * The Lion Guard: Matembo's Concert
 * The Lion Guard: A Beautiful Day

Mohatu
Mohatu is the King of the Pride Lands at the onset of The Brightest Star.

Appearance
Mohatu had light brown fur and a thick brown mane with a small, distinguishing curl on the right side near his forehead. He had two tufts of darker fur on both elbows and a dark brown tail tuft. His underbelly, muzzle, and paws were a light beige and his eyes were sandy-orange. As far as build goes, Mohatu greatly resembles his grandson Mufasa, although on closer inspection, he had Simba's facial features.

Personality
Mohatu was well known for being a wise king. He harbors a deep affection and loyalty towards his subjects, which was most prominent when he willingly leaves his homeland in search of a new water source for the Pride Lands.

He was a peacemaker, but could also be firm in his decisions and orders. Many animals look up to him for his bravery and strength, but will occasionally overlook him because of his peaceful nature. He was ultimately selfless and quite intelligent in his own regard.

Close Relations

 * Daughter or Daughter-in-law: Uru
 * Son or Son-in-law: Ahadi
 * Grandsons: Mufasa and Scar
 * Great-Grandson: Simba
 * Great-Great-Grandsons: Kopa and Kion
 * Great-Great-Granddaughter: Kiara

Appearances in Fanfiction

 * The Lion Guard: Meeting Mohatu
 * A Great Calling
 * The Lion Guard: Questioning The Past