The Star Wars Universe is sprawling with an enormous amount of characters, on both sides of the force. If you’re a returning fan or someone only just entering the world of Star Wars, most characters may be left forgotten. We’ve got a bunch of characters lined up to talk about how they thrive in the force-abundant world of Star Wars.
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Padme Amidala
She was a former Queen and later Senator of Naboo, and played a key role in the Clone Wars. Padmé formed a romantic relationship with Anakin Skywalker, which ultimately led to tragedy. She was portrayed by actress Natalie Portman in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
Queen Breha Antilles (Organa)
She was the ruler of the planet Alderaan and the wife of Senator Bail Organa. She played a big role in the Rebel Alliance, providing support and resources to the movement. Sadly, Queen Breha and the people of Alderaan were killed when the planet was destroyed by the Death Star in “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.”
Cad Bane
He is a skilled and ruthless bounty hunter who first appeared in the animated TV series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”. He is often hired by various clients to capture or assassinate targets, and he has a reputation for completing his missions at all costs, even if it means betraying his employers.
Darth Bane
Darth Bane is known for being the “founder” of the Sith Rule of Two. He was the first Sith Lord to adhere to this rule and trained several apprentices, including Darth Zannah. Bane died in battle with the Jedi, but his legacy continued through the Sith Order he founded.
BB-8
BB-8 is a spherical astromech droid that serves as a loyal companion to Resistance pilot Poe Dameron. It has a unique design with a round body that can roll and a head that can swivel, giving it a lot of mobility. BB-8 has a variety of tools and abilities, including a torch, an electric prod, and the ability to project holographic messages.
Jar Jar Binks
He is a clumsy, bumbling Gungan from the planet Naboo who becomes an unlikely ally of the Jedi Order. Jar Jar Binks is known for his distinctive voice, exaggerated physical movements, and comedic antics, but he is also a controversial character among Star Wars fans. (He also may be a Sith Lord.)
C-3P0
He is a humanoid protocol droid, designed to assist in etiquette, customs, and translation. He was created by the renowned droid manufacturer, Anakin Skywalker, and was later purchased by Luke Skywalker and his uncle, Owen Lars. C-3PO is known for his anxious and worrisome personality, as well as his distinct gold-plated appearance.
Lando Calrissian
He is a charismatic smuggler and gambler who becomes the administrator of Cloud City on the planet Bespin. He is a close friend of Han Solo, and the two have a history of smuggling together. Lando is known for his smooth-talking and suave demeanour, as well as his love of capes.
Chewbacca
He is a Wookiee, a tall, hairy, and strong humanoid species from the planet Kashyyyk. Chewbacca is best known as the loyal companion and co-pilot of Han Solo. Chewbacca is famous for his distinctive growling language and his use of a bowcaster, a powerful energy weapon. He is also known for his bravery and loyalty.
Din Djarin
He is a bounty hunter and a member of the Mandalorian culture, who is tasked with protecting a young child known as “The Child” [Grogu]. Djarin is known for his stoic demeanour, impressive combat skills, and adherence to the Mandalorian code of honour.
Count Dooku
He was a Jedi Master who became disillusioned with the Jedi Order and eventually became a Sith Lord, serving as the apprentice of Darth Sidious. Dooku played a significant role in the Clone Wars, leading the Separatist movement against the Galactic Republic. Dooku is known for his mastery of the lightsaber and his political cunning. (He was also known as Darth Tyranus).
Jango Fett
He was a notorious bounty hunter and mercenary, known for his exceptional skills in combat and marksmanship. Jango was a Mandalorian. He was hired by Darth Tyranus to be the template for the clone army that would later be used by the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars. His most famous cline was another feared bounty hunter: Boba Fett.
Boba Fett
He is a notorious bounty hunter known for his distinctive armour, helmet, and weaponry, as well as his stoic demeanour and impressive tracking abilities. He was hired by the Galactic Empire and worked for Jabba the Hutt before meeting his apparent demise in “Return of the Jedi.”
Finn (FN-2187)
He was a former stormtrooper who defected from the First Order and joined the Resistance. Finn goes from a disillusioned stormtrooper to a heroic member of the Resistance, fighting against the First Order and ultimately playing a pivotal role in the defeat of the evil Empire.
Kit Fisto
Fisto is known for his calm and collected demeanour, as well as his unique appearance, which includes green skin and tentacle-like head tendrils. He is also recognized for his exceptional skills in lightsaber combat, particularly in the art of Form I: Shii-Cho.
General Grevious
He is a cyborg and a skilled warrior who served as the Supreme Commander of the Droid Army of the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars. He was originally a Kaleesh warrior named Qymaen jai Sheelal, but after a series of injuries sustained during the Huk War, he was reconstructed as a cyborg by the InterGalactic Banking Clan.
Grogu
Grogu is a member of the same species as the iconic Star Wars character Yoda, but he is much younger and has a distinct personality of his own. He is highly force-sensitive and is sought after by many characters in the series for his abilities.
The Grand Inquisitor
The Grand Inquisitor is a Pau’an and a former Jedi Temple Guard who later joined the Sith and became an agent of the Galactic Empire. He is tasked with hunting down and capturing any remaining Jedi after the fall of the Jedi Order. The Grand Inquisitor is a skilled fighter and is particularly adept at lightsaber combat.
Jabba The Hutt
He is a large, slug-like creature and a notorious crime lord in the galaxy. Jabba is depicted as a powerful and ruthless figure, with a penchant for violence, bribery, and enslavement. He resides on his home planet of Tatooine and is often surrounded by his entourage of loyal henchmen and slaves.
Qui Gon Jinn
He is a Jedi Master known for his unorthodox methods and his willingness to challenge the Jedi Council’s rules and traditions. He discovers a young Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine and believes him to be the Chosen One who will bring balance to the Force. Qui-Gon is a skilled warrior and a master of the Jedi mind trick.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan was a Padawan learner under Qui-Gon Jinn before becoming a mentor to Anakin Skywalker. He played a significant role in the Clone Wars and was instrumental in defeating the Sith Lord, Darth Maul. After the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire, he went into hiding on the planet Tatooine, where he watched over Luke Skywalker from a distance.
Plo Koon
He is a member of the Jedi Order and serves as a Jedi Master and General in the Clone Wars. Plo Koon is known for his distinctive appearance, including a mask and goggles that help him breathe in environments with low oxygen levels, as well as his calm and wise demeanour. He is also known for his skill in the use of the Force and his proficiency with a lightsaber.
Darth Maul
He first appeared in the 1999 film “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” as the apprentice of the Sith Lord, Darth Sidious. Maul is a Dathomirian Zabrak and is known for his menacing appearance, including his red and black facial tattoos and his double-bladed lightsaber.
Savage Opress
He is a Dathomirian Zabrak who was selected by Asajj Ventress to become her apprentice and serve as a tool for her revenge against Count Dooku. Through a combination of Sith magic and physical augmentation, Savage became a powerful warrior, capable of holding his own against even the most skilled Jedi. He eventually betrayed Ventress and aligned himself with Dooku, but was later betrayed and killed by his former master.
Bail Organa
He is a senator from the planet Alderaan and a member of the Galactic Senate during the final years of the Galactic Republic. Organa is one of the early supporters of the Rebel Alliance, secretly helping to fund and organize the group’s efforts against the oppressive Empire. He is also the adoptive father of Princess Leia, whom he takes in at the end of Episode III after her biological mother, Padmé Amidala, dies in childbirth.
Leia Organa
She is a member of the royal family of the planet Alderaan, a skilled fighter, and a leader in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire. Leia is known for her bravery, intelligence, and strong will, as well as her signature hairstyle and white robes.
Paploo
He is an Ewok, a small, furry species that live on the forest moon of Endor. Paploo is known for his mischievous and playful nature and his skills as a scout and thief. He aids the Rebel Alliance in their mission to destroy the Empire’s Death Star by leading them through the Ewok village and helping them take down Imperial forces. Paploo is also known for his iconic scene where he steals a speeder bike from Imperial scouts, leading them on a wild chase through the forest.
Darth Plagueis
He is a Sith Lord who is known for his immense power in the dark side of the Force, as well as his ability to manipulate midi-chlorins to create life and cheat death. Plagueis takes Darth Sidious as his apprentice and teaches him the ways of the dark side, but Sidious eventually betrays and kills him in his sleep, taking his place as the new Sith Lord.
R2-D2
An astromech, known for his loyalty, bravery, and resourcefulness, as well as his distinctive beeps and whistles that serve as his mode of communication. He is often paired with his counterpart, the protocol droid C-3PO. R2-D2 is equipped with a variety of tools and gadgets that allow him to repair spacecraft and other machinery, as well as hack into computer systems and communicate with other droids.
Kylo Ren
He is the main antagonist of the sequel trilogy and a member of the Knights of Ren, a group of dark-side warriors. Kylo Ren is the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa, and his birth name is Ben Solo. He is trained in the ways of the Force by his uncle, Luke Skywalker, but turns to the dark side and becomes a follower of Supreme Leader Snoke. Kylo Ren is known for his signature crossguard lightsaber, his unstable personality, and his internal struggle between the light and dark sides of the Force.
Captain Rex
He is a clone trooper who serves in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars, a conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Separatist Alliance. Captain Rex is known for his leadership skills, bravery, and loyalty to his fellow troopers and the Jedi. He is often seen leading his squad of clone troopers on dangerous missions and is known for his signature blue and white armour. Rex develops a close friendship with Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and his apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, and he becomes a key player in many of the Clone War’s major battles.
Darth Sidious
He is the main antagonist of the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy and is the Sith Lord who manipulates the events leading up to the fall of the Galactic Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. Sidious is known for his immense power in the dark side of the Force, as well as his cunning and manipulative nature. He is a skilled politician and strategist, and uses his position as Senator and later Chancellor of the Republic to gain power and influence. Sidious takes Anakin Skywalker as his apprentice, turning him to the dark side and leading to his transformation into Darth Vader. He is also the mastermind behind the creation of the Clone Wars and the extermination of the Jedi Order.
Anakin Skywalker
Anakin is a Jedi Knight who is trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi, but he is tempted by the dark side of the Force and ultimately turns to the dark side, becoming Darth Vader. He is known for his exceptional skills as a pilot and warrior, as well as his strong connection to the Force. He is also characterized by his impulsiveness, arrogance, and inner turmoil. Anakin’s fall to the dark side is fueled by his desire to save the ones he loves and his fear of losing them, as well as his belief that the Jedi Order is flawed and corrupt.
Luke Skywalker
Luke is a farm boy from the desert planet of Tatooine who becomes a Jedi Knight and one of the leaders of the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the evil Galactic Empire. He is known for his courage, compassion, and determination, as well as his strong connection to the Force. He is also characterized by his idealism and his willingness to take risks to help others. Luke’s story is defined by his journey from a naive farm boy to a wise and powerful Jedi Master, and his struggles to reconcile his desire to help others with his responsibility as a Jedi.
Rey Skywalker
Rey is a scavenger from the desert planet of Jakku who becomes involved in the fight against the First Order, a successor to the Galactic Empire. She is known for her exceptional skills as a pilot and warrior, as well as her strong connection to the Force. Rey is also characterized by her compassion, determination, and self-reliance. Her story is defined by her journey of self-discovery and her struggle to find her place in the world, as well as her efforts to defeat the First Order and bring peace to the galaxy.
Han Solo
Han is a smuggler and a former captain of the Millennium Falcon, a spaceship he pilots alongside his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca. He is known for his quick wit, charm, and bravery, as well as his roguish demeanour and his tendency to get into trouble. Despite his rough exterior, Han is a loyal friend and ally to the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the evil Galactic Empire. Han’s story is defined by his transformation from a selfish and cynical smuggler to a selfless hero who is willing to risk his life for the greater good.
Shaak Ti
She is a Jedi Master and a member of the Jedi Council during the final years of the Galactic Republic. Shaak Ti is known for her exceptional skills as a warrior and her strong connection to the Force, as well as her calm and collected demeanour. She is also characterized by her wisdom and her commitment to the Jedi Code. Shaak Ti plays a key role in the Clone Wars, a conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, and she is involved in training and leading clone troopers in battle.
Ahsoka Tano
She is a Togruta Jedi Padawan who becomes the apprentice of Anakin Skywalker during the Clone Wars, a conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Ahsoka is known for her exceptional skills as a warrior and her strong connection to the Force, as well as her quick wit and her tendency to challenge authority. She is also characterized by her compassion and her commitment to doing what is right, even in the face of adversity. Ahsoka’s story is defined by her journey of self-discovery and her struggle to reconcile her loyalty to the Jedi Order with her own sense of morality. She eventually leaves the Jedi Order and becomes a key figure in the growing rebellion against the Galactic Empire.
Darth Vader
He is one of the most iconic villains in cinema history and one of the central characters of the original trilogy. Darth Vader is a Sith Lord who serves as the right-hand man of Emperor Palpatine, the ruler of the Galactic Empire. He is known for his distinctive black armour and mask, his intimidating presence, and his exceptional skills as a warrior and a user of the dark side of the Force. Darth Vader is also characterized by his tragic backstory as Anakin Skywalker, a former Jedi Knight who turned to the dark side and became Darth Vader after succumbing to fear, anger and despair.
Asajj Ventress
She is a Dathomirian assassin and a former Sith apprentice who becomes a key player in the Clone Wars, a conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Asajj is known for her exceptional skills as a warrior and her strong connection to the dark side of the Force, as well as her fierce independence and her ruthless tactics in battle. She is also characterized by her tragic backstory as a survivor of the brutal Nightsisters clan and her subsequent betrayal by her Sith master, Count Dooku. Asajj becomes a formidable opponent of the Jedi Order and the Republic, but she also forms unexpected alliances with characters such as Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Mace Windu
He is a Jedi Master and a member of the Jedi Council during the final years of the Galactic Republic. Mace Windu is known for his exceptional skills as a warrior and his strong connection to the Force, as well as his unwavering commitment to the Jedi Code and his sense of justice. He is also characterized by his distinctive purple lightsaber and his confrontational personality, as he is not afraid to challenge authority or engage in combat when necessary. Mace Windu plays a key role in the Clone Wars, a conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, and he is involved in training and leading clone troopers in battle.
Yoda
He is a Jedi Master and a member of the Jedi Council during the final years of the Galactic Republic. Yoda is known for his exceptional skills as a warrior and his strong connection to the Force, as well as his wisdom, insight, and sense of humour. He is also characterized by his diminutive size, his green skin, and his distinctive way of speaking, which often involves inverting the order of words in a sentence. Yoda is a key mentor to several characters in Star Wars mythology, including Luke Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, and he is involved in training and guiding Jedi Knights and Padawans in the ways of the Force.
How about you? Who’s your favourite Star Wars character? Let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Other things you might want to know about:
Who is the coolest Jedi?
According to www.denofgeek.com, here are the top 15 best Jedi of all time:
- 15 – Avar Kriss
- 14 – Cal Kestis
- 13 – Satele Jhan
- 12 – Plo Koon
- 11 – Quinlan Vos
- 10 – Luminara Unduli
- 9 – Kyle Katarn
- 8 – Mace Windu
- 7 – Qui-Gon Jinn
- 6 – Mara Jade
- 5 – Rey Skywalker
- 4 – Obi-Wan Kenobi
- 3 – Yoda
- 2 – Ahsoka Tano
- 1 – Luke Skywalker
Who is the most iconic Star Wars character?
According to https://movieweb.com/, here are the top 12 most beloved characters according to various public/fan polls:
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Ahsoka Tano
- Luke Skywalker
- Anakin Skywalker
- Rey Skywalker
- Han Solo
- Finn
- Princess Leia
- Yoda
- Chewbacca
- Grogu
- C-3P0
Who is the cutest in Star Wars?
According to time.com, here are 11 of the cutest Star Wars characters:
- Baby Yoda/Grogu
- Porgs
- BB-8
- Vulptices
- R2-D2
- Ewoks
- Young Anakin
- Wookies
- Tauntauns
- Jawas
- Caretakers
