King K. Rool
| King K. Rool | |
|---|---|
| Donkey Kong character | |
Art from Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) |
| Created by | Gregg Mayles |
| Designed by | Steve Mayles |
| Voiced by | Various
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| In-universe information | |
| Species | Kremling |
King K. Rool is a character and the main antagonist of Nintendo's Donkey Kong franchise. K. Rool is the leader of the Kremlings, an army of crocodilian raiders. He seeks to steal the gorilla Donkey Kong's stash of bananas. Created by British game designer Gregg Mayles, K. Rool first appeared in Donkey Kong Country (1994), and his name is a pun on the word cruel. K. Rool has also appeared as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018), in the Donkey Kong Country animated series, and merchandise.