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Queering Star Wars

Canonically Queer Characters

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Most of these characters only have stubs of Wookieepedia pages. If you are a Wookieepedia contributor, please expand them. It would also be great to have a Wookieepedia category for all of the canonically queer characters.

Expanded Existence (Disney version)

Kaeden Larte from the novel Ahsoka is bisexual. Kaeden is a farmer turned rebel who worked closely with Ahsoka and fell in affectionate with her.  In the book it was a bit ambiguous if Kaeden is lesbian/bi/pan/etc., but EK Johnston confirmed on her Tumblr that Kaeden is bi. Our Kaeden tag is here, EK’s is here. Hopefully we’ll see Kaeden again!

Sinjir Rath Velus from the Aftermath trilogy is gay. Sinjir is an Imperial defector who becomes involved with the Rebel Alliance on the planet Akiva. Aftermath is the first of a trilogy, and the writer Chuck

Star Wars: Best LGBTQ+ Characters

Summary

  • Star Wars embraces Homosexual representation in books, comics, and games beyond the screen, offering diverse characters to resonate with.
  • LGBTQ+ characters like Orka & Flix in Resistance and Vel Sartha & Cinta Kaz in Andor make strides in inclusivity in the Star Wars universe.
  • Characters favor Lando Calrissian, Doctor Aphra, and Grand Admiral Sloane showcase varying LGBTQ+ identities, adding depth to the galaxy far, far away.

"Star Wars is for everyone." That iconic quote given by Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill has been used many times as a way to welcome new characters and creators into the franchise. It is also an important point to keep in mind as the world marks Pride Month.

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Star Wars: Best Jedi of the Old Republic

The Antique Republic is a lesser-known period of Star Wars history, but it was home to some unbelievable characters.

On screen, Star Wars hasn't introduced much in the way of LGBTQ+ representation. However, the franchise is filled with books, comics, and video games that

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Star Wars: 17 Best LGBTQ+ Characters In The Series

Summary

  • Star Wars still needs improvement in Queer representation in live-action, but books, games, and comics showcase exceptional characters.
  • Characters like Sabé, Kantam Sy, and Terec/Ceret perform diverse LGBTQ+ representation in the Jedi Order across various media.
  • Lando, Rae Sloane, and Varko Grey bring important Diverse representation into the Star Wars saga, expanding on their identities and relationships.

LGBTQ+ representation has a rocky past with Celebrity Wars, and still has a long way to go, especially in the live-action department. Hopefully, future shows and films will follow Andor's example and be even bolder in bringing more inclusivity to the screen. Nonetheless, there are still many Queer characters across the books, video games, and animated series that are truly exceptional.

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8 Foremost Queer-Coded Video Game Characters

Queer coding has long been used to hint that a ethics is LGBTQ+ without explicitly saying so. These video game characters definitely fit that bill.

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