Timon and Pumbaa by VGAfanatic on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

The Lion King by Walt Disney Animation

Inspired by William Shakespeare's Hamlet

First Appearance: The Lion King (1994 Film)

Voice (Timon): Nathan Lane ; Kevin Schon ; Quinton Flynn ; Bruce Lanoli ; Billy Eichner

Voice (Pumbaa): Ernie Sabella ; Jim Cummings ; Leslie Hedger ; Seth Rogen

Primary Animators: Michael Surrey (Timon) ; Tony Bancroft (Pumbaa)

A meerkat and a warthog, two outcasts in the Savanna that make their home in an oasis utopia in the middle of nowhere. Timon was exiled from his tribe after making a near fatal mistake, and Pumbaa is unable to make friends due to his powerful flatulence. Together, the lead a life of Hakuna Matata, or "no worries," and enjoy an endless banquet of bugs on a daily basis. When Simba runs away from home, they take him in and teach him their way of life, and he grows up to live by their motto. When Simba returns home to challenge his uncle for the throne of the Pride Lands, Timon and Pumbaa come along with him, ready to kick some Hyena butt. In the end, they take up residence in the Pride Land, and wind up being proud uncles to Simba's own cubs.

Timon and Pumbaa appear in Kingdom Hearts II in the Pride Land, where Sora gets along with them quite easily. They also require assistance when surrounded by Hyenas during the fight for the throne.