20 Most Popular Female Characters in Star Wars

Yes, characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Anakin (Darth Vader), and Luke frequently steal the show. However, we must acknowledge that our female fighters are just as unique as the male ones in the Star Wars universe.

These women now boldly stand beside the male characters, demonstrating their equal strength and importance to the Star Wars canon.

These female characters weren’t given enough prominence in the story initially, but we can now see how it has changed to highlight their unique abilities, power, and close bond with the Force.

We’ll learn about the top 20 female Star Wars characters in this blog, renowned for their extraordinary abilities and Force mastery.

1.Princess Leia Organa

A legendary character, Leia Organa Skywalker is renowned for her strength, leadership, and close ties to the Force. After her mother dies, Senator Bail Organa raises Leia, who was born to Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker. She is also trained by her brother, Luke.

Leia’s history as Princess of Alderaan and a pivotal figure in the Rebel Alliance and the Resistance is distinguished by her unrelenting dedication to justice.

2. Padmé Amidala

Known for her positions as Queen and Senator of Naboo, Padmé Amidala is a fearless and tenacious leader. She is essential to releasing Naboo from Separatist rule and guaranteeing the Republic’s well-being.

Although the Jedi Code prohibits personal ties, Padmé secretly married Anakin Skywalker. Anakin’s descent into the dark side as Darth Vader is ultimately influenced by this relationship, which also affects the galaxy’s destiny.

3. Ahsoka Tano

As Anakin Skywalker’s apprentice in The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano immediately won over fans with her exceptional Force skills and strong moral sense.

When she leaves the Order after being wrongly accused of treason by the Jedi Council, her journey takes a drastic turn. Later, she returns to the battle against the Empire, rising to prominence as a Rebel Alliance leader and Ezra Bridger’s tutor. 

4. Rey

After helping the droid BB-8, Rey, a former Jakku scavenger, finds her Force talents and transforms her life. Luke Skywalker offers Jedi instruction, but she resists the temptation to turn evil, mainly because of her relationship with Kylo Ren, who turns out to be her Force dyad.

Later on, she learns that she is Emperor Palpatine’s grandchild. She decides to embrace the light side despite her evil heritage. In the end, Kylo Ren helps her overcome Palpatine by giving his life to save her. After that, she becomes a Jedi Master and takes on the Skywalker name to remember her masters.

5. Asajj Ventress

From her early years as a slave to her eventual death, Asajj Ventress’s life is characterized by tragedy. She was raised on Dathomir as a member of the Force-capable Nightsisters, and under Count Dooku’s guidance, she learns to become a Dark Jedi. She rejoins the Nightsisters after being deceived, perfecting her lethal abilities to fight several Jedi at once.

6. Sabine Wren

Renowned for her combat prowess, Sabine Wren is a talented Mandalorian from Clan Wren of Mandalore. She develops strong relationships with the Ghost crew and eventually joins the Rebel Alliance, becoming one of the first rebels against the Empire. She is among the few characters from Star Wars who have ever used a Darksaber.

7.Mara Jade Skywalker

Once a senior agent known as the Emperor’s Hand, Mara Jade is assigned to kill Luke Skywalker. However, she fails. She finds it challenging to fit in with the galaxy after the death of the Emperor. After meeting Luke, she eventually joins the New Republic, with whom she develops a strong bond as their initial hate becomes a collaboration.

8. Satele Shan

During the Old Republic era, Satele Shan, a formidable Jedi Master and the illustrious Revan’s descendant, is crucial. She oversees the Republic’s conflict with the Sith Empire as the Grand Master of the Jedi Order.

Satele is renowned for her knowledge, Force prowess, and commitment to preserving galactic harmony. She continues to be a beacon of light for the Jedi Order despite her difficulties, which include personal sacrifices.

9. Bo-Katan Kryze

One robust and tenacious Mandalorian leader is Bo-Katan Kryze. She is a crucial character in the Star Wars series because of her steadfast devotion to her people and battle prowess.

Bo-Katan’s status as a brave and wise leader is cemented by her resolve to liberate Mandalore from Darth Maul’s hold and by exemplifying Mandalorian tradition and sisterhood. She is yet another female Star Wars character who wields the Darksaber.

10. Captain Phasma

Because of her strong presence and steadfast devotion to the First Order, Captain Phasma is well-known. She becomes one of the few female Star Wars characters to attain such a position within the First Order, rising to the top as a brutal commander of the Stormtrooper corps.

Phasma’s distinctive chrome armour represents her might and is made from repurposed chromium from a Naboo boat. Her unwavering resolve is demonstrated by her readiness to betray even her family to secure her survival.

11. Aayla Secura

Aayla Secura stands out in the Jedi Order due to her vivid blue skin and athletic build. She is an accomplished fighter and strategist who frequently fights with well-known Jedi like Anakin and Obi-Wan, helping the Republic win the Clone Wars.

12. Maz Kanata

In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Maz Kanata, a humanoid with wisdom and Force sensitivity, makes her debut. She is well-known for her wit and tact, has a long, prosperous life, and engages with influential people around the galaxy.

13. Jyn Erso

Joining the Rebel Alliance gives Jyn Erso, a brave and fiercely independent heroine, a new sense of purpose. Jyn uses her skills and rebellious spirit for the greater good because she is the daughter of Galen Erso, the scientist who created the Death Star.

To secure the rebellion’s success, Jyn risks her life to spearhead a bold expedition to recover the Death Star blueprints from the strongly fortified Citadel on Scarif.

14. Shaak Ti

A Togruta with a reputation for being calm and having extraordinary Jedi abilities, Shaak Ti became a well-liked member of the Jedi High Council. She is crucial to the Republic’s defence during the Clone Wars, especially when training clones on Kamino. Shaak Ti’s tragic demise occurs during Anakin Skywalker’s raid on the Jedi Temple, where she is slain on Palpatine’s orders despite her Force and lightsaber capabilities.

15. Jannah

Jannah, known initially as TZ-1719, is particularly noteworthy in The Rise of Skywalker. Before joining the Resistance, she was a First Order soldier and leading freedom fighters on the ocean moon. Because they both have a history of opposing the First Order, she and Finn become close.

16. Barriss Offee

The beginning of the Clone Wars is attributed to Barriss Offee, a Mirialan Jedi Knight who Master Luminara Unduli trained. She turns evil, abandoning her companions and carrying out horrible deeds, such as setting up a bombing at the Jedi Temple to undermine the Jedi’s involvement in the conflict and framing Ahsoka Tano.

17. Lady Qi’ra

After an unsuccessful coaxium theft, Han Solo’s childhood streetwise Corellian, Qi’ra, is sold into slavery. She swiftly advances through the ranks after being captured by Dryden Vos and becomes his most trusted counsel.

Despite her affection for Han Solo, she betrays him by killing Dryden Vos to keep him safe, only to turn against Han and join Darth Maul, who became the new leader of Crimson Dawn.

18. Aurra Sing

Aurra Sing is a well-known bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe, and she is infamous for her brutal nature and lethal abilities. She made her debut in The Phantom Menace and went on to become a famous character in other Star Wars comics.

After receiving Jedi training, Aurra turns evil and becomes a feared assassin who frequently targets Jedi and collaborates with other infamous criminals.

19. Mother Talzin

During the Clone Wars, the Nightsisters on Dathomir were led spiritually by Mother Talzin, a mysterious and robust figure in the galaxy.

She eliminates any threats that dare to cross her group, passionately defending them. Because of her desire, she confronted Emperor Palpatine to get revenge for his betrayal. Talzin had initially been given a role as his most excellent ally by Palpatine, but she instead used her son Darth Maul to train him as his Sith apprentice.

20. Cere Junda

After surviving Order 66, Jedi Knight Cere Junda isolated herself and stopped using the Force. However, she accompanied the Mantis crew on a mission to reestablish the Jedi Order after her former Padawan, Suduri, turned evil. Later, she worked with Greez Dritus to rebuild the Jedi and taught Cal Kestis, helping him to foil an Imperial plot.