Did Luke Skywalker Have a Girlfriend? Star Wars Romance Explained

Discover whether Luke Skywalker had a girlfriend in Star Wars and learn about Mara Jade from the expanded universe.

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Luke Skywalker did not have a known girlfriend during the original Star Wars trilogy. However, in the expanded universe (now rebranded as Legends), he marries Mara Jade, a former Emperor's Hand turned Jedi. This storyline is not considered canon within the main Star Wars saga.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Did Luke Skywalker have a girlfriend in the original Star Wars movies? No, Luke Skywalker did not have a known girlfriend in the original Star Wars trilogy.
  2. Who is Mara Jade in the Star Wars expanded universe? Mara Jade is a character from the Star Wars expanded universe who becomes Luke Skywalker's wife; she was formerly the Emperor's Hand before turning Jedi.
  3. Is Mara Jade considered canon in Star Wars? No, Mara Jade's storyline with Luke Skywalker is part of the Star Wars Legends and is not considered canon in the main saga.
  4. What is the difference between Star Wars canon and Legends? Star Wars canon refers to the official storyline recognized by Lucasfilm, while Legends includes expanded universe content that is not part of the main continuity.