The childhood friend of Simba, who grew up to be a fierce and headstrong lioness who takes her well-deserved place as queen of the pride. Nala is a good friend but also a risk-taker, loving to do new things and get into trouble. She's also a tough fighter, clever, and very brave, and when her pride was taken over by Scar and the hyenas, she was the one who eventually struck out to try and find Simba, or anyone else who could help them oust him. Once she becomes the queen, she becomes more levelheaded and wise, and tends to be the more understanding of the pair. But she's still as sassy as ever.