Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi, commonly referred to as Ben Kenobi, is a fictional Jedi Knight in the Star Wars franchise. Created by George Lucas, the character appears across films, animated series, novels, and comics. A member of the Jedi Order, he serves as the mentor and guardian of Anakin Skywalker and, after Anakin’s fall, of Luke Skywalker.

Kenobi trains Anakin Skywalker under Qui-Gon Jinn, and after Jinn’s death becomes Anakin’s master. During the Clone Wars, he serves as a general for the Republic, fighting the Separatists and dueling adversaries such as Darth Maul, Count Dooku, and General Grievous. In the exchange that shapes the saga, he confronts Anakin on Mustafar, where the duel ends with Anakin gravely injured and becoming Darth Vader.

After the rise of the Galactic Empire, Kenobi goes into exile on Tatooine under the alias Ben Kenobi, watching over Luke Skywalker. In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, he mentors Luke in the ways of the Force and assists in guiding him toward confronting Vader. He dies in a duel with Vader aboard the Death Star, becoming a Force ghost who continues to advise Luke and the Rebel Alliance.

On screen, Obi-Wan is portrayed by Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and by Ewan McGregor in the prequel trilogy and the Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022). The character also appears in The Clone Wars and Rebels animated series, remaining a central figure in Star Wars for themes of duty, mentorship, and resilience.