Wilhuff Tarkin

Also known as Grand Moff Tarkin, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, Governor Tarkin

fictional character in the Star Wars universe

Key facts

First appearance: Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker (1976 novelization) Star Wars (1977 film)
Created by: George Lucas
Portrayed by: Peter Cushing Wayne Pygram Guy Henry
Voiced by: Stephen Stanton Keene Curtis Paul Darrow Trevor Devall Nick Jameson
Full name: Wilhuff Tarkin
Occupation: Governor of Eriadu Station Commander
Affiliation: Galactic Republic Galactic Empire
Spouses: Thalassa Tarkin, ( Legends )
Children: Ellian Zahra, (surrogate daughter), Garoche Tarkin, (son, Legends )
Relatives: Gideon Tarkin, (brother, Legends )
Homeworld: Eriadu

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Grand Moff Tarkin is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was introduced in the original 1977 Star Wars film as the commander of the Death Star, a gigantic space station built by the Galactic Empire, equipped with an immensely powerful superlaser capable of obliterating entire planets. Tarkin is portrayed by Peter Cushing in Star Wars. Tarkin also appears in the films Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One, and in the animated series The Clone Wars, Rebels, and The Bad Batch. He is featured in the 2014 novel Tarkin, which details his backstory and his rise to power within the Empire. In 2006, the entertainment website IGN called Tarkin "one of the most formidable villains" in Star Wars history.

Creation and portrayal