30 Greatest Star Wars Characters

14. C-3PO

C-3PO may just be one half of a formidable double act, but he's just as good on his own as he is with fellow companion R2-D2.

Portrayed with great dedication by Anthony Daniels, 3PO is always there to provide a good nag when things aren't going swimmingly, and does a damn good impression of a lightsaber while entertaining Ewoks on Endor. There's also the obvious fact that he's one of the most recognisable figures in the series' history, and has been involved in every single film, filling various roles.

Sure, it's a little bit weird that the Dark Lord of the Sith created 3PO when he was just a child, but overlook that one tiny contrivance and you're left with one of the most entertaining droids in the galaxy.