Last reviewed on 2026-05-02
Luke Skywalker
Jedi Knight / MasterThe hero of the original trilogy. Farm boy from Tatooine who becomes a legendary Jedi Master. Redeems his father Darth Vader and defeats the Empire. Later founds the New Jedi Order.
Darth Vader
Sith LordFormerly Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight turned to the dark side. The Chosen One who was prophesied to bring balance to the Force. Ultimately redeemed by his son Luke. One of fiction's greatest villains.
Yoda
Jedi Grand MasterGrand Master of the Jedi Order for 800 years. Despite his small size, an extraordinarily powerful Force wielder and lightsaber duelist. Trained Luke Skywalker on Dagobah. "Do or do not. There is no try."
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jedi MasterOne of the most skilled Jedi Masters. Trained both Anakin and Luke Skywalker. Survived Order 66 and watched over Luke on Tatooine. Master of the Soresu defensive form. Known for his wisdom and dry wit.
Princess Leia Organa
Rebel GeneralAdopted daughter of the Organa royal family. Senator, diplomat, and General of the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker's twin sister and a powerful Force user in her own right. Symbol of resistance and hope.
Han Solo
Rebel SmugglerSmuggler and captain of the Millennium Falcon. Made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs. Loyal companion and eventual General in the Rebel Alliance. Father of Kylo Ren. Never tells anyone the odds.
Rey
Jedi — Last SkywalkerScavenger from Jakku and granddaughter of Emperor Palpatine. A naturally gifted Force user who trains under Leia. Defeats Emperor Palpatine and takes the name Skywalker to honour her mentors.
Kylo Ren
Supreme Leader / Dark SideSon of Han Solo and Leia Organa. Seduced by the dark side and Supreme Leader of the First Order. Has a complex Force bond with Rey. Ultimately returns to the light side as Ben Solo.
The Mandalorian (Din Djarin)
Mandalorian WarriorA lone Mandalorian bounty hunter who adopts Grogu (Baby Yoda). Strict adherent to the Way of the Mandalore. Eventually becomes Mand'alor. His bond with Grogu anchors the Disney+ series.
Grogu (Baby Yoda)
Force-Sensitive ChildA 50-year-old Force-sensitive child of the same species as Yoda. Survived Order 66 and was found by the Mandalorian. Became a cultural phenomenon. Trained briefly by Luke Skywalker before choosing the Mandalorian.
Emperor Palpatine
Dark Lord of the SithThe mastermind behind the fall of the Republic and rise of the Galactic Empire. Secretly Darth Sidious, the most powerful Sith Lord. Manipulated Anakin Skywalker and ruled the galaxy for decades.
Chewbacca
Wookiee Co-PilotHan Solo's loyal Wookiee co-pilot aboard the Millennium Falcon. A skilled mechanic and fierce warrior. Speaks Shyriiwook but is understood by all who know him. Awarded the Rebel Alliance's highest honour.
Ahsoka Tano
Former Jedi PadawanAnakin Skywalker's former Padawan who left the Jedi Order. Survived Order 66 and became a key figure in the Rebellion. Wields distinctive white lightsabers. Stars in her own Disney+ series.
Boba Fett
Bounty Hunter / DaimyoClone son of Jango Fett and feared bounty hunter across the galaxy. Survived the Sarlacc Pit and claimed Mandalorian armour. Becomes Daimyo of Tatooine in The Book of Boba Fett.
About Star Wars Characters
Star Wars, created by George Lucas in 1977, features one of the richest character rosters in all of fiction. Spanning the Skywalker Saga, The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian, Andor, and countless comics and books, the galaxy far, far away is home to thousands of memorable characters.
From the Force-wielding Jedi and their dark-side Sith counterparts to rebels, smugglers, bounty hunters, and droids, Star Wars characters resonate across generations. The franchise continues to expand with new Disney+ series introducing beloved new characters alongside classic favourites.