Mufasa — The Lion King Character Profile

About Mufasa

Wise and powerful king who teaches Simba about the Circle of Life.

Mufasa — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Combat, Leadership, Roar, Wisdom

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 10/10

Affiliations

• The Lion King universe

Quick Facts about Mufasa

Occupation

ruler

Eye Color

Red

Manner of Death

Homicide

Mufasa's Known Relations

• Obasi — Father
• Masego — Father
• Eshe — Mother
• Afia — Mother
• Simba — Child
• Sarabi — Spouse
• Scar — Sibling
• Nala — Relative
• Kiara — Relative
• Kopa — Relative
• Kovu — Relative
• Kion — Relative
• Sarabi — Unmarried partner
• Scar — Enemy
• Sarabi — Significant person

Mufasa appears in 4 titles

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

Character Facts

Played by

James Earl Jones

Appears in

The Lion King (2019)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Mufasa — Family Father — Simba (Donald Glover)

  Mufasa is Simba's loving but authoritative father.

  Mufasa is identified as Simba's father and teaches him about kingship and the Circle of Life.

• Mufasa — Family Younger Brother — Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor)

  Scar's family connection to Mufasa is corrupted by envy and ambition.

  Scar is described as Mufasa's younger brother and covets the throne.

• Mufasa — Professional Royal Superior — Zazu (John Oliver)

  Zazu serves Mufasa as a loyal royal official.

  Zazu is Mufasa's majordomo, royal advisor, and messenger, and he alerts Mufasa when Simba is endangered.

• Mufasa — Professional Royal Advisor — Rafiki (John Kani)

  Rafiki is connected to Mufasa's royal household through spiritual and advisory duties.

  Rafiki is described as the kingdom's shaman and advisor, and he presents Simba at the royal ceremony.

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More characters from The Lion King

• Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
• Zazu (John Oliver)
• Simba (Donald Glover)
• Kamari (voice) (Keegan-Michael Key)
• Rafiki (John Kani)
• Pumbaa (voice) (Seth Rogen)
• Impala (voice) (Phil LaMarr)
• Guinea Fowl (voice) (Amy Sedaris)
• Shenzi (voice) (Florence Kasumba)
• Sarabi (Alfre Woodard)
• Azizi (voice) (Eric André)
• Timon (voice) (Billy Eichner)