Lara Croft

The Hero of the Tomb Raider Franchise

A famous explorer once said, that the extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are. I'd finally set out to make my mark; to find adventure. But instead adventure found me. In our darkest moments, when life flashes before us, we find something; Something that keeps us going. Something that pushes us.

Tomb Raider (2013) Opening Dialogue

About

Tomb Raider is an action-adventure videogame franchise whose first installment ‘Tomb Raider’ was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive (which later became a part of Square Enix) in 1996. In the two decades that followed, the franchise grew extremely popular, with many more games and spin-offs, as well as some adaptations in other media, such as the movie ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’. Lara Croft is the heroine in the games, a British Archeologist who uses her courage, wits, and passion for her work to explore dangerous ruins and tombs. By now, Lara Croft is probably the most well known female hero in gaming, as well as being one of the most beloved characters in general. She is not only a great example that women have aplace in gaming, but also serves as a great role model due to her bravery, compassion and determination.

Games

• 1996 - Tomb Raider
• 1997 - Tomb Raider II
• 1998 - Tomb Raider III
• 1999 - Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
• 2000 - Tomb Raider Chronicles
• 2001 - Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
• 2002 - Tomb Raider: The Prophecy
• 2003 - Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

• 2006 - Tomb Raider: Legend
• 2007 - Tomb Raider: Anniversary
• 2008 - Tomb Raider: Underworld
• 2010 - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
• 2013 - Tomb Raider
• 2014 - Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
• 2015 - Lara Croft Go
• 2015 - Rise of the Tomb Raider

Actors

Owing to the many different installments and variations of media featuring the character of Lara Croft, there have been many different actresses that have voiced the character and even played her in the movie adaptations.

• Shelly Blond: Tomb Raider (1996)
• Judith Gibbins: Tomb Raider II & III
• Jonel Elliott: TR The Last Revelation, Chronicles & Angel of Darkness
• Keeley Hawes: TR Legend, Anniversary & Underworld
• Camilla Luddington: Tomb Raider (2013) & Rise of the Tomb Raider

Check the Wikipedia page!
The most recent game can also be bought on Steam.