Nala is the lifelong best friend of Simba, prince of the Pride Lands. When the kingdom is taken over by Scar and his hyena henchmen, Nala rebels against their reign by assisting Simba in reclaiming the throne. She later becomes Simba's wife and the mother of two cubs: Kiara and Kion. She is an encouraging friend and kind to Simba even when he makes an error like it is in the fanart The Lion King Nala Smile Sticker.