QuickCheck: Was the narrator of the Dark Souls video game a Malaysian?

The Star

15-07-2025

IN THE hit video game Dark Souls, the player is a cursed undead, resurrected only to endure an endless cycle of death and rebirth.
Their perilous journey leads them through a crumbling land of forgotten gods, all in pursuit of a primordial truth that could either rekindle the world or plunge it into eternal darkness.
Is it true that the narrator of the opening sequence to Dark Souls was actually a Malaysian?
Verdict:
TRUE
Pik-Sen Lim, born in Penang, Malaysia, was the one who provided the chilling voiceover that welcomes players into the world of Dark Souls.
Not only that, she was also a narrator for its third instalment, Dark Souls 3.
She had already built a noteworthy acting portfolio long before her involvement in the gaming industry.
Best known for her role as Chung Su-Lee in the British sitcom Mind Your Language (1977–1979), she showcased sharp comedic timing opposite stars like Barry Evans.
Penangite Pik-Sen Lim, from Mind Your Language fame, was the narrator for the opening sequence of Dark Souls.
Beyond that, she appeared in various television productions, including Doctor Who ("The Mind of Evil", 1971), Sorry I'm Single (1967), and The Professionals (1978-1993).
More recently she appeared in Johnny English Reborn in 2011.
Her film credits spanned dramas and comedies alike, demonstrating her profound versatility as an actor.
Her path to voicing Dark Souls' introduction stemmed from her wide-ranging vocal abilities and stage experience.
Many fans of the franchise still praise Lim's contributions as an integral part of the game's grimly beautiful aesthetic.
After rising in prominence through television, film, and theatre, Lim ventured into voice acting, including other noteworthy gaming appearances.
Her capacity to adapt her voice to nuanced characters left an indelible mark on the Dark Souls brand. Her role remains a memorable part of gaming culture, with fans reiterating that her narration set the foreboding stage for the punishing adventure ahead.
Lim passed away at the ripe old age of 80 on June 9 this year.
References:
1. https://www.thestar.com.my/ news/nation/2025/06/13/penang- born-actress-lim-pik-sen-from- 039mind-your-language039- passes-away-at-80?utm_medium= socmed&utm_campaign=TG
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/ nm0510586/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_ tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_Pik%2520Sen% 2520Lim