Pumbaa — The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Character Profile

About Pumbaa

Lighthearted warthog and loyal friend to Timon and Simba.

Pumbaa — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Gas attacks, Charging, Loyalty, Swimming

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 4/10

Affiliations

• The Lion King universe

Quick Facts about Pumbaa

First Appearance

The Lion King

Pumbaa appears in 5 titles

• The Lion King (1994) — character page
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004) — character page
• The Lion King (2019) — character page
• Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Ernie Sabella

Appears in

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Pumbaa — Social Friends — Simba (Matthew Broderick)

  Pumbaa supports Simba through practical companionship.

  Pumbaa is identified as Simba's loyal friend and accompanies Kiara with Timon.

• Pumbaa — Alliance Partners — Timon (Nathan Lane)

  They operate as a longstanding comic and protective partnership.

  Timon and Pumbaa accompany Kiara together while Simba worries about her safety.

• Pumbaa — Alliance Companion — Kiara (Neve Campbell)

  Pumbaa helps watch over Kiara during her early exploration.

  Pumbaa accompanies Kiara with Timon when Simba worries about her safety.

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More characters from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

• Simba (Matthew Broderick)
• Kiara (Neve Campbell)
• Kovu (Jason Marsden)
• Timon (Nathan Lane)
• Young Vitani (voice) (Lacey Chabert)
• Young Kovu (voice) (Ryan O'Donohue)
• Adult Vitani (voice) (Meredith Scott Lynn)
• Zazu (voice) (Edward Hibbert)
• Simba (singing voice) (Cam Clarke)
• Adult Kiara (singing voice) (uncredited) (Liz Callaway)
• Nuka (Andy Dick)
• Young Kiara (voice) (Michelle Horn)