Luke Skywalker

Created

May 25, 1977

Creator

George Lucas

Luke Skywalker

About

Main protagonist of the original Star Wars trilogy who is the twin brother of Princess Leia and friend and eventual brother-in-law of smuggler Han Solo. He was trained by Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda to become a Jedi and help the Rebel Alliance take down the Galactic Empire. The role was originated by Mark Hamill who continued to play the character in episodes VII - IX.

Trivia

His parents are Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, portrayed in Episodes II - III by Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman, respectively. 

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