Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker is a Jedi hero in the Star Wars saga, raised on Tatooine and central to the fight against the Galactic Empire.

Tatooine: A desert planet in the Star Wars galaxy, home to moisture farmers, Tusken Raiders, and settlements such as Mos Eisley. Luke grows up on this remote world with his aunt and uncle.
The Force: The Force is an energy field in Star Wars that connects living beings and enables extraordinary abilities. Luke’s Jedi abilities and moral choices depend on his relationship with it.
A New Hope: A 1977 film directed by George Lucas, A New Hope follows the Rebel Alliance’s fight against the Galactic Empire. Luke joins the Rebellion and destroys the first Death Star in this film.
Darth Vader: Darth Vader is a Sith Lord and Imperial enforcer who was once the Jedi Anakin Skywalker. Vader is Luke’s enemy and father, embodying the dark path Luke refuses.
The Last Jedi: A 2017 Star Wars film in which Rey seeks Luke Skywalker while the Resistance fights the First Order. Luke’s exile and return confront the burden of his past failures.
Anakin Skywalker: A Jedi who becomes Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker is Luke and Leia’s father. Luke’s hidden parentage ties his life to Vader and the fate of the Jedi.
Jedi: The Jedi are an order of guardians who study the Force and serve peace in the Star Wars galaxy. Luke trains to join the order and later helps restore it.
The Empire Strikes Back: A 1980 Star Wars film in which the Empire pursues the Rebels and Luke trains with Yoda. Luke’s training and duel with Vader culminate in the revelation of their family bond.
Emperor Palpatine: Emperor Palpatine is a Sith Lord who rules the Galactic Empire and seeks power through the dark side of the Force. Palpatine tries to turn Luke toward the dark side rather than let him redeem Vader.
Rey: Rey is a Force-sensitive scavenger who becomes a Jedi and fights the First Order. Luke reluctantly trains Rey and passes on the possibility of a renewed Jedi future.

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Mark HamillCompared with: Luke’s earnest heroism contrasts with the manic menace of Hamill’s Joker.