The Lich King is a major Warcraft antagonist closely associated with Arthas Menethil, whose story develops through Warcraft III and World of Warcraft. He became the central figure of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, released in 2008. Audio connected with the character spread through gameplay videos, machinima, streams, and fan edits, where his imposing presence suited villain reveals and boss-themed jokes. The character remains recognizable because of his frozen armor, runeblade Frostmourne, and lasting role in Warcraft lore.