The Demon Monkey

The Demon Monkey (also known as King of the Forest, Lord of Jungles and Scourge of the Aztec Temple) is the primary antagonist of Temple Run andTemple Run 2. He is the sacred protector of his Forest and feeds off of humans.

early life/the aztec
The Demon Monkey was born in 1000 BC to a race called Aztec that housed a forest kingdom. All hell broke loose when the goddess Tiamat came to destroy the realm and wipe out the race. After the war, the Monkey was the remaining one left as he hid deep within the corners of the forest and living off grass.

temple run
Around 3000 years later, archaeologists Max and Dan came to find the Golden Idol, but were chased by the Monkey. He is confronted by the two in an awkward conversation and lies by saying he wants to be friends. He then admits to the fact he wants to kill them, but fails when a Random Forest-Goer comes to Max and Dan’s rescue. He chases after them, but eventually surrenders whilst the forest crumbles slowly.

temple run: return of the demon monkey
A year later, Max returns on his own to find the Monkey who is beginning to lose hunger. He chases after Max, but eventually is pushed off a bridge to his death and the forest collapses and Max destroys the Idol, fully purging the Demon and preventing him from resurrection.

trivia

 * The Aztec was a Mesoamerican race. This could imply that the Demon Monkey is of Mexican descent and his ancestors fled to England.