Created by Toby Gard in 1996 as an English archaeologist and treasure hunter. Originally named Laura Cruz, later renamed to Lara Croft. Character's name "Lara" chosen from phone book due to similar sound
Lara Croft travels to Mexico to eliminate Trinity cells with Jonah Maiava. Lara accidentally triggers Trinity's destruction of a temple. She meets Queen Unuratu, who reveals Trinity's true intentions. Lara joins forces with Yaaxil to defeat Trinity's forces. Lara sacrifices herself to save the world, but loses power
Game explores Lara Croft's origin story from young woman to hardened survivor. Players explore mysterious island with environmental puzzles and combat. Features resource salvage, experience gain, and weapon upgrades. Includes multiplayer modes as Lara's Shipmates or Yamatai's Scavengers
Born in 1968 to Lord Richard Croft, Lara was raised as an aristocrat. Survived a plane crash that killed her mother at age nine. Traveled with her father for six years after the crash. Lost her father at age fifteen, leading to family feud
Core Design created Lara Croft in 1996 as British archaeologist protagonist. Character designed to counter stereotypical female characters. Core Design improved character with more polygons and realistic animations
Core Design developed first six games from 1994 to 2006. The Angel of Darkness failure led to Crystal Dynamics taking over in 2003. Square Enix acquired franchise in 2009, later purchased by Embracer Group in 2022