skywalker

Skywalker is a fictional surname in the Star Wars franchise. Created by George Lucas, it belongs to a family of Force-sensitive humans whose members play a central role in the saga's narrative arc. The name evokes celestial imagery and movement through space.

In the primary canon, Anakin Skywalker is a Jedi who turns to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader. He and his wife Padmé Amidala have two children: Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. Luke becomes a Jedi Knight and central figure in the original trilogy, while Leia becomes a leader in the Rebel Alliance and later the Resistance. The Skywalker lineage is a focal point of the series' climactic conflicts, with Luke's nephew Ben Solo (son of Leia and Han Solo) emerging as Kylo Ren, and the broader idea of the Skywalker legacy continuing into the sequel trilogy and beyond. The concept is also explored in different media and can reference the broader mythos of a family tied to the Force across generations. The title The Rise of Skywalker (Episode IX) centers the idea of the Skywalker legacy.

In real-world use, Skywalker is associated with Lucasfilm’s estates and production entities, such as Skywalker Ranch in California and Skywalker Sound, the studio's post-production and sound-design division.

In summary, Skywalker is primarily a fictional surname linked to a central lineage in Star Wars, with a small number of real-world properties bearing the name.