Darth Vader, also known as Anakin Skywalker, is a fictional character in the Star Wars series. Vader's rise as a key rival in the film's trilogy has driven the plot, and his predecessor, Anakin Skywalker, and his corruption story are crucial to the narrative of the previous trilogy.

The character was created by George Lucas and portrayed by many actors. He appeared in the first six Star Wars movies and Grand Theft Auto one, and his role was widely quoted in Star Wars: the awakening of the force. He is also an important figure in Star Wars TV series, TV games, novels, literature and comic books. He was originally a Jedi prophecy designed to keep the army in balance, but he fell into the dark side of the army and served the evil Galactic Empire on the right side of his Sith master Emperor Palpatine. He was also the father of Princess Leia Organa, the secret husband of Luke Skywalker and Padm. The grandfather of Amidala and kylo Ren.

Darth Vader has become one of the most iconic villains in pop culture, and is listed as one of the greatest villains and fictional characters ever. The American Film Institute listed him as the third movie villain in the history of 100 years... 100 heroes and villains, next to Hannibal Lecter and Norman Bates. Fortunately, before he fell on the dark side.