Darthvader is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, appearing as the main antagonist in the original trilogy and in Rogue One. He is a Sith Lord who was once Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight, before he turned to the dark side of the Force.
Darthvader was created by George Lucas and first appeared in the original Star Wars film in 1977.
The character was portrayed by David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones.
Darthvader became an iconic figure in popular culture, known for his black armor, helmet, and breathing apparatus.
The character has appeared in numerous Star Wars films, TV series, comics, and novels.
In recent years, the character has been developed further, with his backstory explored in the prequel trilogy and his legacy continued in the sequel trilogy.
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One of the most recognized and popular costumes of Darthvader is available for purchase, allowing fans to dress up as the iconic villain for Halloween or cosplay events.
Replicas of the iconic red lightsaber used by Darthvader are available for purchase, allowing fans to own a piece of Star Wars history.
Various Darthvader action figures are available for purchase, featuring different versions of the character from different Star Wars films and TV series.
Darthvader was played by David Prowse in the original Star Wars trilogy, while James Earl Jones provided the character's voice.
Anakin Skywalker became Darthvader after he was corrupted by the dark side of the Force and pledged his allegiance to the Sith Lord, Palpatine.
In Return of the Jedi, Darthvader redeems himself by saving his son, Luke Skywalker, from Emperor Palpatine. He dies shortly thereafter, becoming one with the Force as Anakin Skywalker.
Darthvader's lightsaber features a red blade and is made of an unknown metal. The lightsaber's design includes a black hilt and red activation button.
Darthvader is Luke Skywalker's father, a fact revealed in The Empire Strikes Back. This relationship serves as a major plot point throughout the original Star Wars trilogy.