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* ''This article is about the character from ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]''. For Clark the Superrabbid from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', see [[Clark (Rabbid)]].''

{{quote|text=A mountain of muscle, Clark is an army all by himself. With one mighty blow, he can send an entire regiment of [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] flying. His only weak point: a somewhat sensitive stomach. This can cause problems, especially when, in the heat of battle, he munches a robot that’s a little too rusty...|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''}}

'''Clark the Giant''' is a character who appears in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes. He makes his first appearance in [[the Menhir Hills]], except for ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', in which he first appears in [[the Minisaurus Plain]], or [[the East Plain]] if the player does not access the area before obtaining the first [[Four Masks of Polokus|mask]]. Clark is one of [[Rayman]]'s strongest allies, and can hold his own against even a large group of [[Robo-Pirate]]s. His only weakness is his somewhat sensitive stomach.

[[File:Clark concept art.jpg|thumb|320px|right|In this concept art, Clark helps [[Rayman]] to save a [[baby Globox]]]]

| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]''

==Roles in ''Rayman 2''==

===The Menhir Hills===

Clark, like [[Globox]] and [[Carmen]], was one of the characters-in-distress that [[Rayman]] had to help out following his adventures in [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] ([[Whale Bay]] in the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]''). In all versions of the game, Clark plays his first major role in [[the Menhir Hills]] and is the first of the People that [[Rayman]] must save.

After dashing through the dangerous [[the Menhir Hills|Menhir Hills]], [[Rayman]] arrives in a Pirate Academy. There, he discovers that all the [[Robo-Pirate]]s have been destroyed, thanks to Clark. Clark, however, accidentally swallowed a rusty robot part in the heat of battle and, thanks to his sensitive stomach, became sick—possibly fatally. To save his friend, [[Rayman]] must travel to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]] to find [[Elixir of Life|a cure]]. Though before the [[Jano|guardian of the Cave of Bad Dreams]] did not allow [[Rayman]] entry, Clark gives [[Rayman]] the knowledge he needs to enter.

===The Menhir Hills revisit===

Following Rayman's triumph over the cave guardian, [[Rayman]] returns through the trials of [[the Menhir Hills]] and gives Clark the [[Elixir of Life]]. Grateful and full of rejuvenated energy, Clark agrees to be Rayman's bodyguard for the duration of the level. Clark uses his special ability—crashing through wooden walls—to allow [[Rayman]] to pass through the academy and into the next level.

===Tomb of the Ancients===

To defeat Clark, [[Rayman]] had to press three [[switch]]es to turn on a laser beam, and then trip the giant on it. Once the giant was tripped, [[Rayman]] could attack the remote-control pack on Clark's back. After a while of doing this, the pack was destroyed and Clark was saved once and for all. After doing a dance with Rayman, Clark assists [[Rayman]] in reaching the warp spot that takes him to the next level.

===After the Tomb===

Clark's final appearance in all the versions of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' is after the fight with [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]]. Clark is waiting with other good characters for Rayman's return.

==Minor roles in [[Rayman]] Revolution==

[[File:Clark falls.jpg|thumb|left|320px|A remotely controlled Clark falling in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'']]

[[File:RR-PS2-Japanese-Clark.JPG|right|thumb|320px|Clark's colours are different in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'']]

===The East Plain===

In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Clark's first appearance is either outside or at [[the East Plain]] in [[the Minisaurus Plains]]. If [[Rayman]] has not completed [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] and heads along the path towards [[the East Plain]], a gang of [[Robo-Pirate]]s will ambush him. Though it will look like he is defeated, [[Rayman]] is happy to see Clark ambushing the pirates. Clark chases the [[Robo-Pirate]]s into [[the East Plain]], yelling threats. If [[Rayman]] never trots in this direction before his destination becomes [[the Menhir Hills]], this scene will not happen.

Clark's next appearance is following [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]. The [[Teensie]] at [[the Minisaurus Plains]]' [[Teensie Circle]] will tell [[Rayman]] that Clark is waiting in [[the East Plain]]. If [[Rayman]] enters the Plain and ascends the cliff-side bridge, he will eventually find Clark. Clark uses his wall-breaking ability to pave entry to the [[Globox's House]] area of [[the Front]]. Clark does not re-appear until [[the Menhir Hills]] level.

[[File:Clark Artwork.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Clark helping [[Rayman]] to free prisoners]]

Clark plays the same role after [[Rayman]] has completed [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]. The [[Teensie]] of [[Globox's House]] tells [[Rayman]] that Clark is waiting for him by [[the Whale Bay]]. If [[Rayman]] passes the Whale Bay and follows the nearby beach, he will encounter Clark waiting by a bridge. Clark will crash through a wooden wall, and he and [[Rayman]] pass through it.

Clark then passes through another wooden wall at the far end of a mountainous arena. However, before [[Rayman]] can follow, Robo-Pirates flood out of the hole, presumably capturing Clark in the process and taking him to the Tomb of the Ancients. [[Rayman]] must battle wave after wave of [[Robo-Pirate]]s arcade-style; however, once the road to the [[Rainbow Creek]] is clear Clark is nowhere to be found.

Later, following [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]], the Teensie of the Rainbow Cliffs tells [[Rayman]] that Clark's location has been found. [[Rayman]] must return to [[Skull Cave]] to locate the [[Tomb of the Ancients]].

===The Iron Mountains===

Clark's final act follows the Tomb of the Ancients. [[Rayman]] must meet Clark by a wooden wall near the [[Rainbow Creek]]'s [[Teensie Circle]]. Clark smashes the wall, allowing [[Rayman]] access to [[the Iron Mountains]].

In ''[[Rayman Revolution|Revolution]]'' Clark makes a final in-game appearance after [[Rayman]] has completed [[the Prison Ship]]. He joins [[Rayman]]'s other friends in waiting for him by the [[Flying Shell]] taking [[Rayman]] to [[the Crow's Nest]].

* In the book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', its been revealed that Clark was planned to appear in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' but was cut for unknown reasons.