what is timon in lion king

Timon is the meerkat in The Lion King —the fast-talking, comic sidekick who’s best friends with Pumbaa and helps Simba survive with the “Hakuna Matata” lifestyle. He’s also one of the film’s main supporting characters and appears in later Lion King stories too.

Quick scoop

• Species: Meerkat.

• Role: Comic relief, loyal friend, and key helper to Simba.

• Personality: Wisecracking, carefree, and a bit cowardly at times.

• Best known for: “Hakuna Matata.”

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