Scar (The Lion King) Scar (The Lion King) Scar is a fictional character who appears in Disney's "The Lion King" franchise. Scar was created in 1989 by screenwriters Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton, and animated by Andreas Deja. The Pride Lands' reclusive heir presumptive, Scar is introduced in the first film as Simba's uncle and Mufasa's younger brother. Originally first-in-line to Mufasa's throne until he is suddenly replaced by Simba, Scar decides to lead an army of hyenas in his plot to take the throne by killing Mufasa and exiling Simba, ultimately blaming his brother's death on his nephew. Loosely based on
The Lion King (soundtrack) 2010, Rhapsody called it one of the all-time great Disney & Pixar Soundtracks. ! colspan="3" | Original album release ! colspan="3" | Original cast recording ! colspan="3" | Sing-Along shortform ! colspan="3" | Hans Zimmer Re-release ! scope="row" | Worldwide (IFPI) The Lion King (soundtrack) The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the original motion picture soundtrack for the 1994 Disney animated film, "The Lion King". It contains songs from the film written by Elton John and Tim Rice, and a score composed by Hans Zimmer. Elton John has a dual role of performer for several tracks. Additional performers