Richard Croft (Survivor Timeline)


 * For Lara's fathers in other continuities, see Lord Croft

Lord Richard James Croft, is the father of Lara Croft, and husband of Lady Croft.

Unlike the previous version of this character, he is portrayed as having been absent for much of Lara's childhood, and having been somewhat neglectful of her. However he gave her gifts from his finds, which though appreciative of them at the time, later saw them as bribes. Lara ended up resenting her father, and dismissing his theories, much like the rest of the professional archaeological community.

Much like the earlier version of the character, he is portrayed as being very mysterious, with his face being constantly hidden or obscured by shadow or his hat. Richard Croft became obsessed with immortality myths after the death of his wife. Richard Croft worked together with Ana, who also became his girlfriend. He was publicly disgraced after his claims of finding evidence of the myth of immortality. He left behind some tapes for his daughter, Lara, imploring her not to trust those lies spread about him. He also mentioned that he was being followed by the group known as Trinity. He died suddenly, without completing his research.

Trivia

 * He wears a fedora, similar to the character, Indiana Jones, whom Lara Croft was inspired by.