See also: Tomb Raider and Lara Croft in other media Going through the phone book to find a name that sounded similar to the name they had, they found the name "Lara Croft" and renamed their character, as well as giving her an upper class upbringing. Core Design later decided to rename her to Lara and make her a hometown hero, and changed Lara's origin to England. The original redesign lead to a South American Mercenary named, Laura Cruz, inspired by Swedish singer, Neneh Cherry and comic book heroine, Tank Girl. During development, the character was scrapped and a new character was created. When Tomb Raider was initially being developed, the game was set to star a character reminiscent of a mustachioed Indiana Jones, right down to attire. All timelines except 2001 movies and animated. Lara believes someone close to her dies, but they actually survive.
Legend, Survivor, Animated, and all Movie Timelines.
Usually with a blue and brown color scheme. Lara's default attire usually consists of a tank top, shorts, combat boots and a backpack.Though each incarnation of Lara is similar, each one does have unique attributes, there are several recurring story features and themes within the timelines. Lara Croft (2018 Movie Timeline) - Lara from the second movie timeline.Lara Croft (2001 Movie Timeline) - Lara Croft from the original movies.Lara Croft (Animated Timeline) - Lara Croft From RE\Visioned: Tomb Raider Animated Series.Lara Croft (Journeys Timeline) - Lara Croft from Top Cow's alternate comic timeline, Tomb Raider: Journeys.
Lara Croft (Comic Timeline) - Lara Croft from The comics, Tomb Raider: The Series by Top Cow.Lara Croft (Reloaded Timeline) - Lara Croft from a reloaded timeline where characters from multiple timelines appear.Lara Croft (Survivor Timeline) - Lara Croft from Crystal Dynamics' second reboot of games, starting with Tomb Raider, also features in the Dark Horse Comics.Lara Croft (Legend Timeline) - Lara Croft from Crystal Dynamics' first reboot starting in Tomb Raider: Legend.Starting with Tomb Raider and ending with Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Lara Croft (Original Timeline) - Lara Croft from Core Design's first timeline of games and novels.At present, there are eight official incarnations of Lara Croft. Throughout the years, Lara has existed in multiple universes ever since her debut. Lara will often lock up some of the more powerful relics in her manor, in order to keep them out of anyone's hands but her own and if the situation requires it, she may even destroy the artifact if need be. Lara has thwarted many groups and individuals who are incredibly well equipped or powerful, including crazed religious cults, mad scientists and even gods. Lara is often in race against time with those who seek the same relics she does for nefarious intentions. Lara's exploits are legendary, even garnering a reputation, though occasionally that reputation is less than flattering. Lara's expeditions have led her to search for some of the most powerful and dangerous artifacts in the world as well as uncovering some of the most mysterious places in Earth's history. She takes far more interest in delving into the secrets of the past and finding what is believed to not even exist. Born to an aristocratic family, Lara is generally disinterested in upper class society, finding it stifling and boring. Lara Croft is an English archaeologist, treasure hunter and tomb raider.