Timon (2019 film)

Timon is a male meerkat.
When a young Simba fled his homeland, Timon and his best friend, Pumbaa, took the cub in and taught him to adopt a "Hakuna Matata" lifestyle. Seasons later, Simba's childhood friend Nala found him in the jungle and implored him to return home and reclaim his birthright. Simba did so, and Timon and Pumbaa assisted him in the battle against Scar and his hyena army. After Simba and his allies emerged victorious, Timon and Pumbaa witnessed him ascend Pride Rock and take his place as the rightful king of the Pride Lands.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Timon lived in the jungle. At some point in his life, he met Pumbaa, who had been shunned by his friends due to his flatulence. The two became best friends and took up residence with several other jungle animals.
===Friendship with Simba===
Timon and Pumbaa were chasing off vultures when they stumbled upon an unconscious Simba. Timon implored Pumbaa to run for his life, but Pumbaa expressed interest in adopting the cub. Timon only agreed because he thought Simba could protect them once he got older.
The two revived Simba and led him to their jungle home, where they taught him to embrace a "Hakuna Matata" lifestyle. Timon introduced Simba to some of his animal friends and told him that he must eat grubs if he wanted to live with them. Simba happily embraced Timon and Pumbaa's lifestyle and grew up with them in the jungle.
One day, a young adult Simba tried to play with an animal friend of his, but the animal evaded him. Timon gently explained to Simba that most prey animals did not want to play with a predator. Simba questioned Timon and Pumbaa about the Circle of Life, and they explained that life was a line in which everyone only looked out for themselves.
That night, Timon stargazed with his friends. He surmised that stars were simply fireflies that had gotten stuck in the sky. Simba shared his father's explanation that the stars were the Great Kings of the Past, but Timon and Pumbaa laughed at him. Before long, Simba walked off, hurt, and Timon blamed Pumbaa for the situation.
===Meeting Nala===
The next day, a lioness attacked Pumbaa, and Timon tried desperately to save him. Simba intervened, only to realize that the lioness was his childhood friend, Nala. The two had a joyous reunion, and Simba introduced her to Timon and Pumbaa. The two lions then spent a romantic evening in the jungle together, which disappointed Timon and Pumbaa.
===Battle for Pride Rock===
Later, after Simba left to reclaim his throne, Timon and Pumbaa journeyed to the Pride Lands themselves so they could help him. Upon seeing his two friends in the Pride Lands, Simba asked them what had happened to the "meaningless line of indifference," and Timon claimed that he was always happy to admit when Pumbaa was wrong. The duo then distracted a group of hyenas so Simba and Nala could reach Scar and rally the lionesses.
After the battle, Timon watched Simba ascend Pride Rock. Later, he witnessed the presentation of Simba and Nala's newborn cub.
==Physical appearance==
Timon is a small and lithe meerkat with light tan fur. He has a cream-colored underbelly, a black-tipped tail, and dark stripes that run along his back. He also has small round ears, long claws, a small black nose, and brown eyes that are hooded by dark eyebrows.
==Personality and traits==
Timon is cynical and pessimistic, a stark contrast to the more easygoing Pumbaa. Despite his small stature, he enjoys being right, taking charge, and putting other animals in their place. He can be uncaring at times due to his dry sense of humor and large ego, but he still cares deeply for his friends and will risk his life for them if the situation demands it. Though naturally timid around predators, he is capable of overcoming this fear, as he helped distract a group of hyenas at Pride Rock and showed an almost reckless enthusiasm for the ensuing battle.
Initially, Timon believed that life was meaningless and that one should only look out for himself. However, he ultimately abandoned this philosophy so he could help Simba reclaim his throne.
==Appearances==
==Trivia==
* Timon was voiced by Billy Eichner.
* In the novelization of the film as well as supplementary materials, Timon has a penchant for eggs.
==References==
Category:Characters
Category:The Lion King (2019 film) characters
Category:Males
Category:Meerkats
Category:Mufasa: The Lion King characters
Category:Pride Landers