Who is Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King?

Wise and noble king of the Pride Lands, father of Simba and symbol of duty.

Who plays Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King?

Mufasa is played by Aaron Pierre.

Mufasa's abilities include royal roar, combat prowess, leadership, wisdom.

Mufasa has 8 mapped relationships in Mufasa: The Lion King. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Mufasa — related — Rafiki (John Kani)
Mufasa — Family Adopted Brother — Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.)
Mufasa and Taka are raised as brothers after Mufasa is accepted into the royal pride.

After the flash flood, Taka's mother accepts Mufasa into the pride, and the two grow up as brothers.
Mufasa — Romantic Love Interest — Sarabi (Tiffany Boone)
Mufasa and Sarabi fall in love during the journey to Milele.

Sarabi admits she knows Mufasa saved her during the stampede, and the two fall in love.
Mufasa — Conflict Arch Enemy — Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen)
Kiros seeks to destroy Mufasa and his companions.

Kiros leads the Outsiders to attack Mufasa's group and nearly kills Mufasa in the cave battle.
Mufasa — Alliance Spiritual Guide — Young Rafiki (Kagiso Lediga)
Young Rafiki guides Mufasa toward Milele through visions.

Young Rafiki, guided by visions, leads Mufasa and the group toward Milele.
Mufasa — Professional Storyteller — Rafiki (John Kani)
The elder Rafiki preserves Mufasa's story for future generations.

Rafiki recounts the story of Kiara's grandfather Mufasa to Kiara.
Mufasa — Professional Royal Servant — Zazu (Preston Nyman)
Zazu serves the group as a loyal hornbill scout.

Zazu serves as a hornbill scout for the group traveling to Milele.
Mufasa — Family Grandfather — Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter)
Mufasa is Kiara's grandfather and the subject of Rafiki's tale.

Rafiki recounts the story of Kiara's grandfather Mufasa; Mufasa's spirit watches Kiara roar.