Maz Kanata - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

“I’ve lived for a thousand years and seen a lot of that battle.”
“The belonging you seek is not behind you, it is ahead.”
“Light! Darkness! This balance, it swings back and forth.”
“Magic… Force, whatever you want to call it.”
“All of us have light and darkness inside us.”

Trivia

Maz Kanata is a CG character blending human and alien features.
Her goggles are one symbol of her longevity.
As a former space pirate, she is knowledgeable about much of galactic history.
Takodana's cantina is a key setting where diverse species gather.
Highly popular as a character performed by Lupita Nyong'o.

Alternate names

Maz Kanata Maz Takodana cantina owner

Profile

Species: unknown
Gender: Female
Birth year: Hundreds of years ago

Appearance

Overall appearance: Petite with orange skin, always wearing large goggle-like glasses. Long white hair, with large eyes giving an intelligent impression.
Height: Approximately 120cm
Hair color: White
Distinguishing features: Large round goggles

Orange skin

Petite, child-like build
Iconic items: Goggles

Staff

Cantina counter

Ancient book of knowledge

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Wise
Detailed personality: Possessing extensive experience and knowledge, friendly and thoughtful. Offers serious advice laced with humor, supporting the growth of young heroes.
Keywords: Wise

Kind

Calm

Witty

Leader

History buff

Brave

Thoughtful
Motto: “Know the past, look to the future.”
Talents: Advanced Force sensitivity

Interstellar navigation knowledge

Negotiation skills

Insight

Understanding of ancient artifacts
Skills: Cantina management

Information gathering

Hand-to-hand combat (combat ability as former pirate)

Persuasion and guidance

Deciphering hidden secrets
Motivation: Protecting galactic peace and truth. Guiding young heroic generations onto the right path.
Habits: Often fiddles with her goggles. Frequently speaks with humor.
Favorite foods: Exotic space liquor, Space delicacies
Favorite places: Takodana, Secret hideout
Favorite colors: Orange, White
Disliked situations: Injustice, Betrayal, Ignorance

History

Backstory: After gaining fame as a space pirate over centuries, she became the owner of the cantina on Takodana, known as a sage who advises and supports many galactic heroes.
Debut date: December 18, 2015
Work title: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Media type: Movie
Episode or chapter: Episode 7

Cooperation with the Resistance

Significant event: Cooperation with the Resistance
Description: Provides crucial advice to young heroes like Rey and Finn, aiding their growth.

First Order assault

Significant event: First Order assault
Description: Protects Rey despite being injured during the raid on Takodana's cantina.

Explaining the lightsaber's importance

Significant event: Explaining the lightsaber's importance
Description: Urges Rey to take Luke Skywalker's lightsaber.

Relationships

Rey

Mentor

Hands Rey the lightsaber and encourages her to follow the Force.

Finn

Ally

Cooperates in the Resistance's battle.

Han Solo

Ally

Long-standing relationship with deep trust.

Resistance supporter

Resistance supporter: unknown

Media appearances

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Movie / Supporting

2015 theatrical release

Star Wars: The Last Jedi