A multi-quantum-well (MQW) active layer has been introduced to 1.3-mu m GaInAsP/InP surface-emitting (SE) lasers. Room temperature pulsed operation of a 1.3-mu m MQW SE laser was obtained for the first time and its threshold current was 15 mA. CW (continuous wave) operation up to 7 degrees C (threshold current I-th=7.6 mA at 7 degrees C) was achieved.