Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat)
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Sub-Zero is the alias used by two fictional characters in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Both incarnations of Sub-Zero are ninja warriors of the Lin Kuei clan, principally defined by their blue attire and ability to control ice in many forms. Sub-Zero is the only Mortal Kombat character that appears in every main installment of the series, in addition to being featured as the protagonist of the 1997 spin-off Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero.
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Sub-Zero | |
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Mortal Kombat character | |
First game | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
Created by | Ed Boon John Tobias |
Designed by | John Tobias (MK—MK4) Allan Ditzig (MK:DA) Luis Mangubat (MK:D) |
Portrayed by | Various
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Voiced by | Various
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Motion capture | Various
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In-universe information | |
Origin | China[6] |
Nationality | Chinese |
The franchise's original and current Sub-Zero is Bi-Han (Chinese: 避寒; pinyin: Bì Hán), who first appears in Mortal Kombat (1992). During the events of the first game, Bi-Han is killed by Scorpion, leading to his younger brother Kuai Liang (Chinese: 奎凉; pinyin: Kúi Liáng) taking over the Sub-Zero mantle and forming a rivalry with Scorpion, which becomes one of the series' most prominent story elements. Bi-Han returns in Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004) as the undead Noob Saibot, mastering shadows instead of ice. Following two reboots, Bi-Han is reestablished as Sub-Zero, while Liang becomes the new Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 1 (2023). Throughout the years, Bi-Han has been depicted as an anti-hero turned villain, while Kuai Liang is a more heroic and noble figure. One of Mortal Kombat's signature characters, Sub-Zero, has appeared in various related media outside of the games, including films and television series, both live-action and animated. Additionally, he has received acclaim for his appearance, abilities, and Fatality finishing moves.