Nunb

Nien Nunb is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a Sullustan starfighter pilot who serves in the Rebel Alliance and later the Resistance. Nunb first appears in Return of the Jedi (1983) as the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, piloted with Lando Calrissian during the mission to destroy the second Death Star. His cooperation with Lando and his role in the space battle contribute to the Rebel victory over the Galactic Empire.

In the sequel trilogy, Nunb is depicted as a veteran member of the Resistance, continuing to take part in battles against the First Order and serving in a leadership capacity alongside other senior officers and pilots. The character has appeared in various Star Wars media beyond the films, including books and comics, expanding on his backstory and later career.

Species and design: Nunb is a member of the Sullustan species, known for their distinctive facial features and expertise in starship operation. In-universe, Sullustans are portrayed as skilled pilots and engineers, contributing to the Rebel and Resistance fleets.

Legacy: Nien Nunb is one of the franchise’s early prominent non-human pilots and remains a recurrent symbol of alliance cooperation and veteran leadership within Star Wars storytelling.