Poe Dameron
Resistance's Ace Pilot
Main character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, a skilled X-wing pilot in the Resistance. Trusted operations officer of General Leia Organa.
Quotes
- "The fight isn't just mine alone."
- "The Resistance never gives up."
- "I just want to fly."
- "I'll risk my life to protect my comrades."
- "I have to protect my home and my future."
Trivia
- Initially planned as an unnamed character 'John Doe'.
- Oscar Isaac, who plays him, said Poe was originally supposed to die early on.
- Name derived from J. J. Abrams' assistant, Morgan Dameron.
- Has a past with the spice runners.
- Poe's astromech droid is BB-8.
- Symbolic figure in diversity-focused casting.
Alternate names
Poe Dameron
Poe
Resistance's Ace
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Young man with a lean, toned physique. Wears a pilot suit and distinctive helmet, exuding a brave aura.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Lean, toned physique
- Distinctive pilot helmet
- Iconic items
-
- X-Wing control yoke
- Pilot suit
- BB-8 astromech droid
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Brave
- Detailed personality
- Strong sense of loyalty, stubborn side, but caring towards comrades. Boldness in bending rules to achieve goals is characteristic. Complex character with conflicting youthful adventurous spirit and sense of responsibility.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Loyal
- Stubborn
- Bold
- Adventurous
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Talents
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- Advanced piloting skills
- Excellent tactical judgment
- Leadership
- Crisis management ability
- Team coordination
- Skills
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- X-Wing operation
- Fighter piloting
- Tactical command
- Infiltration into enemy territory
- Intelligence gathering
- Motivation
- Lead the Resistance to victory and protect galactic freedom and peace. Respects parents' legacy while forging his own path.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Flying, Maintenance
- Favorite places
- Space, Resistance base
- Favorite colors
- Orange
- Music
- Unknown
- Person
- Leia Organa, BB-8, Finn
- Disliked situations
- Demotion for disobeying orders, Loss of comrades
History
- Backstory
- Born son of Rebel Alliance fighters during the Empire era, possesses high piloting skills. Formerly with spice runners but joined the Resistance. Highly trusted by Leia Organa, excels as operations commander.
- Debut date
- December 18, 2015
- Work title
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- Media type
- Movie
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 7
Mission to Jakku and capture experience
- Significant event
- Mission to Jakku and capture experience
- Description
- Dispatched to Jakku to retrieve Luke Skywalker's map, captured by First Order but escaped and survived.
Starkiller Base attack
- Significant event
- Starkiller Base attack
- Description
- Participated as Resistance X-wing squadron leader, succeeded in destroying Starkiller Base.
Holdo coup incident
- Significant event
- Holdo coup incident
- Description
- Demoted from lieutenant colonel to captain for executing unauthorized operation, but ultimately regained trust.
Appointment as Resistance general
- Significant event
- Appointment as Resistance general
- Description
- Became Resistance general after Leia Organa's death, led fleet in final battle.
Relationships
BB-8
Teammate
Constantly acts together as his trusted astromech droid.
Leia Organa
Mentor
Earned her strong trust and assigned important roles in the Resistance.
Finn
Best friend
Became close friends who trust each other since being rescued in The Force Awakens.
Rose Tico
Ally
Completed important missions together.
Zorii Bliss
Rival
Past grudge from spice runner days, later reconciled.
Resistance
Resistance: leader
Media appearances
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2015
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2017
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2019
Star Wars Resistance
Anime / Protagonist
TV anime series
Star Wars Battlefront II
Game / Protagonist
Released in 2017
Voice cast and creators
Oscar Isaac
- Voice actor
- Oscar Isaac
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- All theatrical versions
- Notes
- Main voice actor
George Lucas
- Creator name
- George Lucas
- Role
- Original author
J. J. Abrams
- Creator name
- J. J. Abrams
- Role
- Writer
Related goods
Poe Dameron Figure
- Item name
- Poe Dameron Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Poe Dameron Helmet Replica
- Item name
- Poe Dameron Helmet Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Starfighter Set with BB-8
- Item name
- Starfighter Set with BB-8
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular