1. Simba - Simba was the son of Mufasa and Sarabi, and the rightful heir to the throne of the Pride Lands. He was killed by Scar in the first film, but was later resurrected.
2. Scar - Scar was the brother of Mufasa and the uncle of Simba. He was a cruel and ambitious lion who plotted to kill Mufasa and take his place as king. He was eventually killed by Simba.
3. Zira - Zira was the mother of Kovu and the mate of Scar. She was a ruthless and vengeful lioness who sought to avenge Scar's death by killing Simba and his daughter, Kiara. She was eventually killed by Kiara.
4. Kovu - Kovu was the son of Zira and the adopted brother of Simba. He was originally raised to hate Simba, but eventually came to love him and his family. He was killed by Scar in the second film, but was later resurrected.
5. Nuka - Nuka was the son of Zira and the brother of Kovu. He was a cowardly and dim-witted lion who often served as Scar's right-hand man. He was eventually killed by Simba.
6. Vitani - Vitani was the daughter of Zira and the sister of Kovu. She was a fierce and loyal lioness who eventually came to accept Simba as her king.
7. Timon - Timon was a meerkat who was Simba's friend. He was killed by Scar in the first film, but was later resurrected.
8. Pumbaa - Pumbaa was a warthog who was Simba's friend. He was killed by Scar in the first film, but was later resurrected.