Prince Zuko is a fictional character in Nickelodeon's animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. The character is voiced by Dante Basco and is portrayed by Dev Patel in M. Night Shyamalan's 2010 film The Last Airbender. Zuko is the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation and an incredibly powerful Firebender, meaning he has the elemental ability to create and control fire and to redirect lightning through martial arts techniques. He is the eldest child of Fire Lord Ozai and Princess Ursa, the older brother of Princess Azula, and older half-brother of Kiyi. Before the events of the series, Zuko is exiled from the Fire Nation by his father and told he must capture the Avatar to restore his honor and right to the throne. Zuko is accompanied and advised in his search by his uncle, Iroh.