30 Greatest Star Wars Characters Of All Time

The joy of original protagonist Luke Skywalker is just how relatable and endearing he manages to be. A farmboy growing up unaware that he's the son of Darth Vader and that he's destined to lead the Rebellion to victory against the Empire, his is the ultimate hero's journey. Along the way, Luke learns about his true parentage, loses his hand, finds out he has a sister, destroys the Death Star and brings his father back from the Dark Side in his final moments.

Strong-willed and sporting a great character arc, Luke is both compassionate and wise beyond his years by the original trilogy's end. Later, he attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order and gives his life to save the Rebellion once more. He's really the ultimate hero of the series.