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 (2)

• Pumbaa — Social Childhood Friend — Simba (Matthew Broderick)

  Pumbaa is Simba's lifelong companion and loyal friend.

• Pumbaa — Social Loyal Companion — Timon (Nathan Lane)

  Timon and Pumbaa operate as inseparable partners and friends.

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

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)