Biggs Darklighter
Luke's childhood friend and Rebel Alliance pilot
Luke Skywalker's childhood friend and a Rebel Alliance pilot. Participated in the Death Star attack operation and was killed in action.
Quotes
- Let Biggs know that Luke wants to join us.
- We have no choice but to do it. For the sake of winning freedom.
Trivia
- Originally planned for a larger role, but most was cut in editing.
- Set as Luke's friend as a model.
- Appears as one of the pilots shot down in the Death Star attack scene.
- His cousin Gavin Darklighter appears in unofficial materials.
Alternate names
Biggs Darklighter
ビッグス
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A young man from Tatooine wearing Rebel Alliance uniform or pilot suit.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Youthful features
- Iconic items
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- Rebel Alliance pilot suit
- X-wing starfighter
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Honest
- Detailed personality
- Holds deep friendship and respect for his childhood friend Luke, and is a dedicated and brave Rebel pilot. Values comrades and has a strong sense of responsibility.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Honest
- Loyal in friendship
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Dedicated
- Talents
-
- Piloting skills
- Teamwork
- Tactical thinking
- Skills
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- Starfighter piloting
- Space combat
- Fighter maintenance knowledge
- Motivation
- To fight for the Rebel Alliance's victory and the freedom of the galaxy.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Starfighter piloting
- Favorite places
- Tatooine
- Disliked situations
- Imperial oppression, Comrades in danger
History
- Backstory
- Grew up on Tatooine as childhood friends with Luke Skywalker, later joined the Rebel Alliance and became an ace pilot. Participated in the Death Star attack operation, reunited with Luke, but was shot down by Darth Vader during the battle and killed in action.
- Debut date
- May 25, 1977
- Work title
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
- Media type
- Movie
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 4
Joining the Rebel Alliance
- Significant event
- Joining the Rebel Alliance
- Description
- Became a Rebel pilot away from childhood friend Luke, fighting against the Galactic Empire.
Death Star attack operation
- Significant event
- Death Star attack operation
- Description
- Participated in the Death Star attack, aimed for the exhaust port with Luke but was shot down by Vader and died in the line of duty.
Reunion with Luke
- Significant event
- Reunion with Luke
- Description
- Reunited with childhood friend Luke at Yavin Base after a long time and fought together.
Relationships
Luke Skywalker
Best friend
Reunion at the Rebel base and fighting together in the Death Star attack
Rebel Alliance
Rebel Alliance: pilot
Media appearances
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Movie / Supporting
1977 movie debut
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Movie / Cameo
1983 cameo appearance
Voice cast and creators
大塚芳忠
- Voice actor
- 大塚芳忠
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 映画版
Gregory Guinn
- Voice actor
- Gregory Guinn
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- 映画版
George Lucas
- Creator name
- George Lucas
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Biggs Darklighter action figure
- Item name
- Biggs Darklighter action figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular