Mufasa

Mufasa
Background information
Movies	The Lion King The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (cameo) Fantasia 2000 (cameo) The Lion King 1½ (cameo) Once Upon a Halloween The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar The Lion King (2019)
TV Series	Timon & Pumbaa (cameo) House of Mouse The Lion Guard
Video Games	The Lion King Kingdom Hearts II Disney Crossy Road Disney Emoji Blitz (spirit form) Disney Sorcerer's Arena (spirit form)
Park Attractions	Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable Fantasmic! It's a Small World The Legend of the Lion King World of Color Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light Happily Ever After
Portrayed by	Samuel E. Wright (musical; debut)
Voice	James Earl Jones Gary Anthony Williams (The Lion Guard)
Animators	Tony Fucile Chris Wahl Phil Young Brad Kuha Ginny Parmele Elizabeth S. Watasin Annette Byrne-Morel
Inspiration	Ghost of King Hamlet Founder of House Capulet Franklin D. Roosevelt King Richard
Character information
Other names	King Mufasa Sire (by Zazu) Dad, Father (by Simba) Mook (by Timon, indirectly) Grandfather
Personality	Wise, trusting, aspiring, protective, dignified, powerful, fatherly, understanding, rational, playful, loving, humble, patient, optimistic, caring, short-tempered (occasionally), instructive, mighty, levelheaded, inspirational, commanding, regal, brave, selfless, strict, majestic
Appearance	Muscular lion, gold-yellow fur, beige muzzle, underbelly and paws, brown nose and paws, red mane, red eyes
Occupation	King of the Pride Lands (formerly)
Alignment	Good
Goal	To maintain the balance of the Circle of Life (succeeded) To assure Simba's rightful truth as King and help him take his place in the Circle of Life (as a spirit, succeeded) To help guide his grandson Kion in protecting the Circle of Life (succeeded)
Home	Pride Rock, Pride Lands (formerly)
Relationships
Parents	Ahadi † (father) Uru † (mother)
Siblings	Scar † (younger brother)
Children	Simba (son)
Relatives	Askari † (distant relative) Sarabi (mate) Nala (daughter-in-law) Kiara (granddaughter) Kion (grandson) Kovu (grandson-in-law) Rani (granddaughter-in-law)
Allies	Simba, Sarabi, Rafiki, Nala, Zazu, Kion, Scar (formerly), Sarafina, Kiara, Kovu, Janna
Minions	Pridelanders, Zazu, Gopher
Enemies	Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, Hyena Clan
Personal information
Likes	Patrolling the Pride Lands, pouncing lessons, his family, the Morning Report, giving out advice and wisdom, peace, order, safety
Dislikes	Simba's disobedience, Scar's rudeness, threats to his kingdom and family, betrayal, being "forgotten", disturbances in the Circle of Life, selfishness, hyenas, disorder, trouble in the Pridelands, civil unrest
Powers and abilities	Animalistic strength
Status	Deceased
Fate	Trampled to death by a wildebeest stampede after being over thrown by Scar; he continues to live on as a spirit
Quote	"We are all connected in the great Circle of Life." "One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here... And will rise to you, as the new king." "Everything the light touches is our kingdom."

“Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king.”

―Mufasa to his son in his ghost

Mufasa is a major character in Disney's 1994 animated feature film, The Lion King. He was the king of the Pride Lands and the father of Simba. In the midst of his reign, Mufasa was killed by his envious brother, Scar, in an effort to steal the throne. Despite his death, Mufasa endures in the memories of his loved ones. His spirit manifests in clouds, stars, and sunlight, which has occasionally appeared to guide his descendants. Even his grandson Kion he guided him through his mishaps and trained him with his Roar of the Elders.