Star Wars: 8 Theories About Supreme Leader Snoke's Identity

8. Snoke Is Darth Plagueis

The Theory

One of the most popular fan theories is that Snoke is Darth Plagueis, the Sith Lord mentioned in like one scene of Star Wars: Episode III.

For those who switched off during the scene, both literally and metaphorically, Plagueis was once Emperor Palpatine's master and eventual murder victim.

He is said to have possessed powers great enough to influence the Midi-chlorians to create life and save his loved ones from death, abilities Anakin was hellbent on acquiring - and we all know how that worked out for him.

Many have claimed that Plagueis's ability to cheat death enabled him to survive for generations in the Star Wars universe and rise to power under the guise of Snoke.

How Credible Is It?

It was a nice idea for a while, but it appears this theory has now been debunked.

Pablo Hidalgo of the Lucasfilm Story Group, a man who plays a key role in dictating what is Star Wars canon, poked fun at such claims in a series of Twitter posts.

Responding to fan chatter on the social network, Hidalgo pointed out that Plagueis had the power to save others from death, not himself, and reminded the internet that he was murdered by his apprentice.

If that isn't enough, he later tweeted: "Sidious killed Plagueis. Ascending to master. As is the way of the Sith". Followed by "He is dead. There you go. Three words".

That sounds like case closed.