Darth Maul
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| Darth Maul, Sith Apprentice. | |
| Portrayed by | Ray Park (Physical) Peter Serafinowicz (Voice in TPM) Sam Witwer (Voice in animation & Solo) |
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| First appearance | Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace |
| Last appearance | Star Wars Rebels |
| Affiliation | Sith, Shadow Collective |
| Signature Artifacts | Darth Maul's Double-Bladed Lightsaber, Sith Infiltrator, Cybernetic Legs, Sith Probe Droid |
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| Wikipedia | Link |
| IMDb | Link |
Maul, formerly known as Darth Maul, is a Dathomirian Zabrak who was trained as a Sith apprentice by Darth Sidious. A formidable warrior, his acrobatic fighting style and iconic double-bladed lightsaber made him a terrifying and memorable antagonist. Though seemingly killed, he survived to become a persistent force in the galaxy, driven by a relentless quest for revenge.
Character Overview edit edit source
Taken as a child and raised in the ways of the dark side, Maul served as his master's first apprentice and assassin. He is a being of pure, focused rage, with minimal dialogue and an intimidating physical presence. After his defeat by Obi-Wan Kenobi, he endures years of madness before being restored, his hatred for the Jedi who maimed him becoming his sole reason for living. He later becomes a powerful crime lord before his story concludes in a final, fateful confrontation.
Film & Television Appearances edit edit source
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) edit edit source
As Darth Sidious's enforcer, Maul is dispatched to hunt down Queen Padmé Amidala and the two Jedi protecting her. He engages Qui-Gon Jinn briefly on Tatooine. In the film's climax on Naboo, he duels both Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, killing the Jedi Master before being bisected by the vengeful Padawan and falling down a reactor shaft, presumed dead.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020) edit edit source
It is revealed that Maul survived his injuries. Driven insane by pain and hatred, he is discovered on a junk planet by his brother, Savage Opress. His mind and body are restored by the Nightsister Mother Talzin. Maul then embarks on a campaign of revenge against Obi-Wan Kenobi, eventually becoming the leader of the criminal organization known as the Shadow Collective and briefly conquering Mandalore.
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) edit edit source
In a surprise cameo, Maul is revealed to be the true leader of the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate, for whom Tobias Beckett and his crew were working. He appears as a hologram, summoning Qi'ra to Dathomir.
Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018) edit edit source
An older Maul appears, stranded on the ancient Sith world of Malachor. He manipulates the young Jedi Ezra Bridger, attempting to turn him into an apprentice. His journey ends on Tatooine, where he seeks out his old nemesis. In a final, swift duel, he is killed by an older, wiser Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Signature Artifacts edit edit source
Darth Maul's Double-Bladed Lightsaber edit edit source
- Description: A unique Sith weapon consisting of two separate lightsabers that can be joined at the pommel to form a single, double-bladed weapon, also known as a saberstaff. Both blades are crimson red. The prop was designed to complement Ray Park's martial arts skills.[1]
- Relevance to Character: This weapon is the defining artifact of Darth Maul. Its aggressive, unconventional design perfectly matches his fighting style. The ability to split it into two separate weapons showcases his adaptability and mastery. It is a weapon designed for fighting multiple opponents, reflecting his arrogance and confidence.
- Relevance to Plot: The reveal of the second blade during the "Duel of the Fates" is a major moment in The Phantom Menace. The length of the saberstaff allows him to effectively combat two fully trained Jedi simultaneously. The weapon being sliced in half by Obi-Wan mirrors Maul's own bisection moments later.
Sith Infiltrator (Scimitar) edit edit source
- Description: Maul's personal starship, a heavily modified Star Courier. It features advanced stealth systems, a cloaking device, and a set of deployable Sith probe droids. The ship's crescent-shaped wings give it a menacing appearance.[2]
- Relevance to Character: The Scimitar reflects Maul's role as a stealthy assassin. It is not a battleship, but a tool for covert operations, allowing him to travel the galaxy undetected while hunting his master's enemies.
- Relevance to Plot: Maul uses this ship to travel to Tatooine to find Queen Amidala. The deployment of his probe droids from the ship is what ultimately leads him to the heroes, triggering their first confrontation.
Cybernetic Legs edit edit source
- Description: After being cut in half, Maul uses the Force and his hatred to survive, eventually constructing a spider-like apparatus from salvaged junk to move. He is later given more stable, humanoid cybernetic legs by Mother Talzin.
- Relevance to Character: The cybernetic legs are a physical manifestation of Maul's brokenness and his sheer will to survive. The monstrous spider legs represent his descent into madness, while the more refined humanoid legs symbolize his return to calculated, cold-blooded villainy.
- Relevance to Plot: The reveal of his survival and his spider-like form in The Clone Wars is a shocking twist. His new legs allow him to once again become a formidable physical threat, capable of challenging Jedi and other powerful foes.
Behind the Scenes edit edit source
Martial artist and stuntman Ray Park was cast to provide the physical performance for Darth Maul, while actor Peter Serafinowicz provided the voice in The Phantom Menace. George Lucas wanted a villain who was a nightmarish figure, and the design, created by Iain McCaig, was inspired by images of flayed skin and Rorschach tests, with the distinctive red and black facial tattoos and crown of horns.[3]
Trivia edit edit source
- The sound of Maul's double-bladed lightsaber igniting was created by sound designer Ben Burtt to sound more menacing and "angry" than the traditional lightsaber sound.