Anakin Skywalker

Anakin Skywalker (41 BBY – 4 ABY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. more...

The central character of the Star Wars story, Anakin was a Jedi Padawan trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi and later a Jedi Knight in the prequel trilogy, and served as the primary hero of those films. He is the father of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.

History

Childhood and discovery

Events described in this section occur in the film Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. More information is available in the plot summary.

Anakin first appears as a kind, selfless nine-year-old boy (played by Jake Lloyd). He and his mother are slaves in the service of Watto, a curmudgeonly Toydarian junk dealer. A child prodigy, Anakin excels at engineering. Even at this young age, he can build or repair most things, evidenced by the creation of his own protocol droid, C-3PO, and podracer, each from salvaged parts. He is also a remarkable pilot with quick reflexes.

Anakin is found on Tatooine by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, who is convinced that he is the Chosen One foretold by the Jedi prophecy to bring balance to the Force. Qui-Gon attributes Anakin's piloting talent to the Force, which he thinks allows Anakin "to see things before they happen." Anakin forms a strong bond with Queen Padmé Amidala, whom Qui-Gon and his padawan apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, are guarding.

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