The political movement of the Pathet Lao was called first the "Lao People's Party" (1955-1972) and later the "Lao People's Revolutionary Party" (1972-present).
Key Pathet Lao leaders include Prince Souphanouvong, Kaysone Phomvihane, Phoumi Vongvichit, Nouhak Phoumsavanh and Khamtay Siphandone.