Nala

―Nala to Simba, after they reunite as adults[src] | ”

**Nala** is a female lion. She is the consort of Pride Rock who preceded Kovu. She is the daughter of Sarafina, and was the mate of Simba, with whom she had two sons, Kopa and Kion, and a daughter, Kiara.

As a cub, Nala was betrothed to Simba, the prince heir of Pride Rock. The two were best friends throughout their childhood. However, when Scar lied to the pride that Simba was dead, they were separated for many years. Under Scar's reign, the Pride Lands fell into disarray, and Nala sought help outside the kingdom. During the course of her search, she met a full-grown Simba, with whom she had a delighted reunion. She urged him to reclaim his birthright, and though he resisted at first, he eventually returned to the Pride Lands and challenged Scar's right to rule. Along with the rest of her pride, Nala fought against Scar and his hyena allies. Upon the pride's victory, she welcomed Simba as her new king and became his mate and queen.

While Simba became an overprotective father, Nala believed that their children should have freedom and trusted them to take care of themselves. Seasons later, as Simba had his doubts about accepting Kovu, Scar's protégé, Nala encouraged him to give the Outsider a chance and to be grateful to him for having saved Kiara's life. Ultimately, Nala succeeded, as Kovu and Kiara fell in love, and they, in turn, unified the Outsiders and Simba's pride.

## Biography

### Early life

Nala was born to an unnamed male lion and Sarafina. She lived in the Pride Lands as a member of Mufasa's pride. As per the law of the Pride Lands monarchy, she was betrothed to Simba, the prince heir of Pride Rock.

### Adulthood

#### Kiara's first hunt

―Nala, shortly before Kiara's first hunt[src] | ”

On the day of Kiara's first hunt, Nala strode past the assembled lionesses at Pride Rock and sat next to Simba. Once Kiara had strode in-between the assembled lionesses, she nuzzled Nala, who, in turn, assured her that she would do fine. Despite Simba's doubts about Kiara embarking on a solo hunt, Nala encouraged him to let their daughter complete the mission on her own. Reluctantly, he agreed, and Kiara took off into the savanna alone.

Later, after Kovu rescued Kiara from a wildfire, Nala rushed up to her and embraced her, relieved that she was safe. Meanwhile, Simba confronted Kovu, and Nala admonished him for his aggressiveness. During the conversation, Kovu asked to join Simba's pride. As Simba thought this over, he growled, and again, Nala admonished him. Reluctantly, Simba agreed, and the group returned to Pride Rock.

That night, Nala slept peacefully next to Simba while he had a nightmare about his father's death.

#### Kion's coronation

―Nala, during Kion's coronation[src] | ”

Nala and her family attended Kion's weding to Rani at the Tree of Life. During the ceremony, Nala expressed pride in her son.

## Appearances

* *The Lion King: The Full Story*
	+ "Be Prepared"
	+ "Hakuna Matata"
	+ "The Roar of Terror"
	+ "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
	+ "Battle for Pride Rock"
	+ "He Lives in You"
	+ "We Are One"
	+ "Return of the Roar"
	+ "Never Judge a Hyena by its Spots"
	+ "Day of the Crocodiles"
	+ "Bunga and the King"
	+ "Our Kupatana Community"
	+ "Eye of the Beholder" (cave painting)
	+ "Can I Wait to be Queen?"
	+ "The Imaginary Okapi"
	+ "Never Roar Again"
	+ "Ono's Idol"
	+ "The Trail to Udugu"
	+ "The Rise of Scar"
	+ "Let Sleeping Crocs Lie"
	+ "The Ukumbusho Tradition"
	+ "The Morning Report" (flashback)
	+ "The Scorpion's Sting"
	+ "Chamber of Secrets" (cave painting)
	+ "Tujiinue"
	+ "Battle for the Pride Lands"
	+ "Friends to the End" (flashback)
	+ "The Big Break"
	+ "Long Live the Queen"
	+ "The Outsider"
	+ "Love Will Find a Way"
	+ "Return to the Pride Lands"
	+ *The Lion King: The Full Story/The Finale*