Kung Lao

Kung Lao
Mortal Kombat character
Kung Lao as drawn by John Tobias
First appearanceMortal Kombat II (1993)
Created byEd Boon
John Tobias
Designed byJohn Tobias (MKII, MK3)
Luis Mangubat (MK:D)
Portrayed byPaolo Montalban (television)
Mark Dacascos (web series)
Max Huang (2020s films)
Voiced by
Various
Motion capture
Various
  • Anthony Marquez (MKII, MK3)
  • Joshua Y. Tsui (MKG)
  • Joe Yau (MK:SM)
  • Tian Shuai (MK11)
  • Noah Fledler (MK1)
In-universe information
SpeciesHuman/revenant
WeaponRazor-rimmed hat
FamilyGreat Kung Lao (ancestor)
Kung Jin (relative)
Origin China
NationalityChinese

Kung Lao (Chinese: 空佬) is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. He debuted in Mortal Kombat II (1993) as a Shaolin monk and close friend of series protagonist Liu Kang, and his trademark characteristic is his wide razor-brimmed hat that he uses as a weapon. Kung Lao is depicted as one of the series' primary heroes, including a main role in the action-adventure spin-off Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (2005).

Outside of the games, Kung Lao has appeared in various related media. Reception to the character has been generally positive, particularly in respect to his appearance, special abilities, and Fatality finishing moves.

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