Princess Leia

Created

May 25, 1977

Creator

George Lucas

Princess Leia

About

Princess of the planet Alderaan, member of the Imperial Senate and an agent of the Rebel Alliance who later becomes the founder and General of the Resistance against the First Order. She is revealed to be the twin sister of Luke Skywalker. She and Han Solo have a son together named Ben, who is known by his own adopted name of Kylo Ren.

Trivia

The role was originated in Star Wars: A New Hope by Carrie Fisher. The character's hairstyle and metal bikini from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi became cultural icons. 

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