C3PO

C-3PO is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a humanoid protocol droid designed to facilitate etiquette, customs, and translation. Fluency in more than six million forms of communication makes him a key mediator in interspecies diplomacy. He is commonly paired with the astromech droid R2-D2, with whom he shares a long, often chivalrous, partnership.

Within the Star Wars universe, C-3PO was built on Tatooine by Anakin Skywalker from spare parts. He belongs to the protocol droid class and is best known for his gold-plated exterior and formal, cautious demeanor. His programming emphasizes etiquette, safety protocols, and deference, sometimes contributing to comic relief in dangerous missions.

Over the course of the saga, C-3PO serves as translator, negotiator, and advisor for rebels and allies, helping bridge language gaps in political and military contexts. He appears in most of the main films from The Phantom Menace through The Rise of Skywalker, and also features in animated series such as The Clone Wars and Rebels. His relationship with R2-D2 and loyalty to their human companions define much of his arc.

Voice and performance have been provided primarily by actor Anthony Daniels, who has contributed to the character since his first appearance. C-3PO has become one of the Star Wars franchise’s best-known characters, noted for his distinctive mannerisms and enduring role as a diplomatic intermediary amid galactic conflict.