The witty meerkat who invented “Hakuna Matata” is waiting to be sketched, and this tutorial explains how to draw Timon step by step. He’s one half of the comic duo from The Lion King, always seen alongside his best friend Pumbaa. Timon’s quick thinking and sarcastic humor made him a standout character who helped raise young Simba in the jungle.
Drawing Timon the Meerkat
Work through 11 illustrated steps that take you from basic construction to a finished drawing of Timon with his arms spread wide in his signature theatrical pose!
Timon’s Visual Traits
- Slender upright body standing on two legs
- Spiky tuft of hair on top of his head
- Large oval eyes looking upward
- Wide grinning mouth
- Arms spread outward with four-fingered hands
- Light-colored belly patch
- Long tail extending to the side
- Stripes on his back
Timon appears throughout the franchise, including in scenes with adult Simba and later with Kion in The Lion Guard. His body shape is quite different from the lions and other large animals in the series. For another small character with personality, try the Bunga tutorial featuring Timon’s adoptive nephew.
Step Colors Explained
The guide uses color coding to show what lines to draw at each stage:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Timon: Full Tutorial
Share Your Timon Sketch!
Now you know how to draw Timon in his expressive pose. His slim meerkat body requires careful attention to proportions since his limbs are so different from the bulkier characters. Share your experience in the comments and post links to your drawings if you’ve uploaded them somewhere online!