Star Wars-Darth Vader

Darth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars  saga appearing as one of the main antagonist in the original triology and as the main protagonist  in the prequel triology
The character was created by George Lucas and numerous actors have portrayed him. His appearances span all six Star Wars films, and he is an important character in the expanded universe of television series, video games, novels, literature and comic books. The films establish that he was originally a Jedi Knight named Anakin Skywalker who fell to the dark side of the Force; he is also revealed to be the father of both Luke skywallker and Princess Leia Organa, the two main protagonists of the original trilogy. Vader is ultimately redeemed in Star Wras Episode VI:Return of Jedi, when he sacrifices himself to save his son, Luke.

The character's name has become used as a synonym for a powerful form of evil, in both televisual pop culture and political discourse.