Qui-Gon Jinn
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Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars
universe
, and a main protagonist of the 1999 film
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
, portrayed by Liam Neeson
. He also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe
of comic books, video games, and novels. In Star Wars fiction, Qui-Gon is best known as the mentor of the Jedi Knight
Obi-Wan Kenobi
, as well as the one who discovers Anakin Skywalker (who later becomes Darth Vader
).
Qui-Gon's voice, provided by Neeson, is heard in one scene from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
that was uncredited. Director George Lucas
approached Neeson about reprising the role for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
, but he was injured in a motorcycle accident prior to shooting; thus, his character is only mentioned.
. Unlike other, more conservative Jedi, he values living in the moment as the best way to embrace the Force
. While other Jedi respect him, they are frequently puzzled by his unorthodox beliefs, and ultimately deny him a seat on the Jedi Council
. Obi-Wan remarks that Qui-Gon has been in conflict with the Council several times in the past.
Attack of the Clones reveals that he was trained in the ways of the Jedi by Count Dooku
. In Revenge of the Sith, Master Yoda
reveals to Obi-Wan that Qui-Gon's spirit has learned the secret of becoming one with the Force, which he teaches to both Yoda and Obi-Wan. In Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
, both Obi-Wan ,Yoda and a redeemed Anakin are shown to have fully mastered this ability after their deaths.
to resolve a political crisis. The corrupt Trade Federation
, in protest to recent taxation laws, had blockade
d the planet with a fleet of battleships. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are sent as ambassadors of Chancellor Finis Valorum to reach a peaceful settlement.
Shortly after their arrival, the Federation's Neimoidian viceroy Nute Gunray
has their starship
destroyed and attempts to gas them on orders from the Sith Lord
Darth Sidious
, who is using the Federation as pawns in a larger scheme to take over the Galactic Republic
. The two Jedi survive the gas and easily defeat the battle droids assigned to reinforce the chamber entrance. Qui-Gon tries to cut through the bridge's blast doors with his lightsaber
, but the arrival of Federation droidekas force him and his apprentice to escape and they stow away on troop transports invading Naboo.
On Naboo, Qui-Gon saves the life of a Gungan named Jar Jar Binks
, earning his eternal debt
in the process. Jar Jar agrees to take the two Jedi to the Gungan underwater city of Otoh Gunga, where its ruler Boss Nass gives them transport to the Naboo capital city of Theed and allows Jar Jar to go with the offworlders as a guide. Once in Theed, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan rescue Naboo's ruler, Queen Padmé Amidala
, and escape on the royal starship. As they dash through the Federation's blockade, however, the ship is hit by laser fire and the hyperdrive
is badly damaged. The party is forced to land on the desert planet Tatooine
to make repairs.
On Tatooine, Qui-Gon searches for parts in the settlement of Mos Espa, where he encounters a nine-year-old slave named Anakin Skywalker. The Jedi Master comes to believe that the boy, who is exceptionally strong in the Force, may be the "Chosen One" of Jedi legend destined to bring balance to the Force. Qui-Gon helps liberate Anakin from slavery when he wagers with the boy's Toydarian owner, Watto
, on his victory in the Boonta Eve Classic podrace. However, the Sith Lord Darth Maul
intercepts them as they approach the Queen's repaired starship. Qui-Gon orders Anakin to get onboard while he engages Maul in a lightsaber duel. Using the Force, Qui-Gon manages to leap onto the ship's extended landing ramp as it takes off, leaving the Sith Lord behind.
On Coruscant
, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan return to the Jedi Temple and appear before the Council to give an update on the status of their mission. There, Qui-Gon expresses his belief that Anakin is the "Chosen One," and the Council reluctantly agree to test the boy for Jedi potential. They find that the boy is indeed very strong with the Force, having the greatest midi-chlorian count ever recorded, but say he is too old to begin the training. Yoda senses that the boy's future is "clouded" by the fear he exhibits. Qui-Gon protests the Council's decision, stating that he would take Anakin as his Padawan in light of the fact that Obi-Wan is ready to face the trials. The argument is put on hold as Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are then ordered by the Council to return with Queen Amidala to Naboo and liberate the planet from the Trade Federation's control. On the way, Obi-Wan protests Qui-Gon's decision to push for the boy's training. Qui-Gon tells Anakin that while he is not allowed to train him, he wants Anakin to stay close to him and pay attention.
During the Battle of Naboo, the two Jedi once again encounter and fight Darth Maul
in another lightsaber duel inside the Theed Palace's power generator complex. After Obi-Wan is briefly isolated from the duel via a row of impenetrable laser walls, Maul mortally wounds Qui-Gon, but Obi-Wan, in turn, kills the Sith Lord with Qui-Gon's own lightsaber. With his dying words, Qui-Gon requests Obi-Wan to train Anakin, to which his apprentice agrees upon being promoted to the rank of Jedi Knight for his victory over a Sith Lord. Following this, the Jedi Master's body is cremated
in a traditional Jedi funeral.
, set 12 years before The Phantom Menace, Yoda encourages Qui-Gon to take a new Padawan learner, following the failure of his previous apprentice, Xanatos, who turned to the dark side of the Force years before. Qui-Gon observes a small lightsaber tournament among a group of the Temple's older students, which includes the 12-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi. He takes notice of Obi-Wan's skills, but also of the boy's uncontrolled anger, and refuses to train him. Shortly following the tournament, the Jedi Master leaves for a mission to the planet Bandomeer. On the transport ship, Qui-Gon is reunited with Obi-Wan, who is also being sent to Bandomeer to begin life as an agricultural labourer. During the voyage, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan help defend a group of Arcona from the criminal organization Offworld Corporation. After putting an end to the tense situation, the two arrive on Bandomeer, where Qui-Gon receives a letter signed by his former apprentice, Xanatos. In The Dark Rival
, it is revealed that the whole ordeal has been organized by Xanatos, now the leader of Offworld. Qui-Gon sends Obi-Wan off to his Agri-Corps duties, while he plans to meet with Xanatos to find an agreement between Offworld and Bandomeer. However, Xanatos plans to sabotage
their meeting and kill Qui-Gon. The Jedi Master duels with his former apprentice, and he and Obi-Wan end Offworld's business on Bandomeer. Xanatos escapes, however. During the encounter with Xanatos, Qui-Gon discovers Obi-Wan's true potential and accepts the boy as his new Padawan. As a gift for Obi-Wan's 13th birthday, Qui-Gon gives his apprentice a special rock he found from the River of Light on his homeworld. In The Captive Temple
, Xanatos attacks the Jedi Temple and nearly assassinates Yoda, but Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan thwart his plans, and in The Day of Reckoning, when they chase Xanatos back to his homeworld Telos, the fallen Jedi refuses to surrender and commits suicide
. Qui-Gon is thus able to bring closure to a painful chapter of his life.
, set during both Qui-Gon's Padawan and Master years, Qui-Gon and his master Count Dooku are sent to accompany Senator Blix Annon on a diplomatic
assignment. However, space pirates infiltrate their ship, and their leader turns out to be a rogue Jedi named Lorian Nod, who was a close friend of Dooku's. The two battle and Dooku lets his anger get the best of him, but Qui-Gon prevents his master from violating the Jedi Code by committing cold-blooded murder
. Years after their first encounter, Qui-Gon, along with Obi-Wan, again encounters Nod, and once again the fallen Jedi is incarcerated for his crimes.
In Secrets of the Jedi
, set seven years before The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are paired with Jedi Master Adi Gallia and her Padawan Siri Tachi. The mission, which results in Qui-Gon and Adi being separated from Obi-Wan and Siri, leads to the discovery of romantic feelings between the two Jedi Padawans. Qui-Gon detects these emotions and warns Obi-Wan of his own example with Tahl, a female Jedi, whose murder nearly pushed him over the edge to the dark side.
In Cloak of Deception
, set a year before The Phantom Menace, both Jedi fight against a terrorist organization called the Nebula Front, who are secretly following the orders of Darth Sidious. At the Trade Federation conference on Eriadu, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan successfully defend Chancellor Finis Valorum, but do not prevent the deaths of the rest of the Trade Federation Directorate, allowing the Neimoidians to take control of the Federation.
Asajj Ventress
on Yavin IV. Later, Qui-Gon, voiced by Fred Tatasciore
, makes a full cameo appearance in a dream sequence, in which he tells a circa Episode I Anakin to enter a mysterious cave, where the boy will see a vision of his future.
, Qui-Gon is mentioned a few times, first by Obi-Wan, describing a mission they had gone on while he was still Qui-Gon's apprentice, and again by Padmé, referring to Qui-Gon's death during a speech about the damage war does to life and society. Later during a three-part episode, Qui-Gon appears as a Force ghost twice; first to Obi-Wan and later to Anakin when they, along with Anakin's Padawan Ahsoka Tano
, are trapped on the mysterious planet Mortis. Liam Neeson
reprised his role for these appearances in the series.
. In this story arc
, which takes place during the same year Qui-Gon takes Obi-Wan as his apprentice, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan fight in the titular conflict along with other Jedi such as Plo Koon and Quinlan Vos, and Qui-Gon ends up saving Nute Gunray, the future Trade Federation viceroy.
, and the Lego Star Wars
games. He also appears as a character skin (via purchased download content) in The Force Unleashed. He has been voiced by James Warwick in most games.
conceived the character of Qui-Gon Jinn during pre-production of the film. This is shown by concept art where Obi-Wan Kenobi is shown alone in the Trade Federation flagship and while meeting Jar Jar Binks. Even when Qui-Gon was conceived, Lucas toyed with making him the younger Jedi, as shown in concept art depicting Obi-Wan as an old man. Lucas originally envisioned an American
actor for the role of Qui-Gon, but ultimately cast Liam Neeson, who is Northern Irish
, because he considered Neeson to have great skills and presence, describing him as a "master actor, who the other actors will look up to, who has got the qualities of strength that the character demands." Initially, Lucas had planned for Qui-Gon to have long white hair, but that idea was scrapped and in the film Qui-Gon is depicted as having long brown hair. For various fight scenes of the film, including the lightsaber duels, British
actor Andrew Lawden served as Neeson's body double.
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
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, portrayed by Liam Neeson
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. He also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe
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of comic books, video games, and novels. In Star Wars fiction, Qui-Gon is best known as the mentor of the Jedi Knight
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
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, as well as the one who discovers Anakin Skywalker (who later becomes Darth Vader
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).
Qui-Gon's voice, provided by Neeson, is heard in one scene from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
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that was uncredited. Director George Lucas
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approached Neeson about reprising the role for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
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, but he was injured in a motorcycle accident prior to shooting; thus, his character is only mentioned.
Depiction
Qui-Gon is introduced in The Phantom Menace as a wise and powerful Jedi Master and the teacher of the 25-year-old Obi-Wan KenobiObi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is one of several primary characters in the Star Wars series. Along with Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO, he is one of the few major characters to appear in all six Star Wars films...
. Unlike other, more conservative Jedi, he values living in the moment as the best way to embrace the Force
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. While other Jedi respect him, they are frequently puzzled by his unorthodox beliefs, and ultimately deny him a seat on the Jedi Council
Jedi Council
The Jedi High Council is a fictional institution from the Star Wars film series. The Jedi Council are the strongest members of the Jedi Order, and are elected to lead the Jedi.-History:...
. Obi-Wan remarks that Qui-Gon has been in conflict with the Council several times in the past.
Attack of the Clones reveals that he was trained in the ways of the Jedi by Count Dooku
Count Dooku
Count Dooku is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. Dooku is one of the main antagonists of both Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and the events of the Clone Wars and is a supporting villain in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Count Dooku plays a substantial role...
. In Revenge of the Sith, Master Yoda
Yoda
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, appearing in the second and third original films, as well as all three prequel trilogy films. A renowned Jedi master, Yoda made his first on-screen appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where he is responsible for...
reveals to Obi-Wan that Qui-Gon's spirit has learned the secret of becoming one with the Force, which he teaches to both Yoda and Obi-Wan. In Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
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and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
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, both Obi-Wan ,Yoda and a redeemed Anakin are shown to have fully mastered this ability after their deaths.
The Phantom Menace
In The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are sent to the planet NabooNaboo
Naboo is a fictitious planet in the fictional Star Wars universe with a mostly green terrain and which is the homeworld of two societies: the Gungans who dwell in underwater cities and the humans who live in colonies on the surface...
to resolve a political crisis. The corrupt Trade Federation
Trade Federation
The Trade Federation is a fictional organization in the Star Wars universe at the time of the Galactic Republic. It appears in the franchise's three prequel movies and the Star Wars Expanded Universe...
, in protest to recent taxation laws, had blockade
Blockade
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d the planet with a fleet of battleships. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are sent as ambassadors of Chancellor Finis Valorum to reach a peaceful settlement.
Shortly after their arrival, the Federation's Neimoidian viceroy Nute Gunray
Nute Gunray
Nute Gunray is a fictional character and supporting villain from the Star Wars universe, played by Silas Carson in the films. Besides Palpatine , he is the only villain to appear in all three episodes of the prequel trilogy....
has their starship
Starship
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destroyed and attempts to gas them on orders from the Sith Lord
Sith
-Sith:The Sith is a name applied to certain characters in the Star Wars universe. In the films they are the central antagonists. They are capable of using the dark side of the Force.-The Invention of the Sith:...
Darth Sidious
Palpatine
Palpatine is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Star Wars saga, portrayed by Ian McDiarmid in the feature films.Palpatine first appeared as the unnamed Emperor of the Galactic Empire in the 1980 film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back...
, who is using the Federation as pawns in a larger scheme to take over the Galactic Republic
Galactic Republic (Star Wars)
The Galactic Republic is the name of the interplanetary State used in the fictional Star Wars universe prior to the establishment of the Galactic Empire. The form of this government, created by the Senate, was introduced in the Prequel Trilogy. By the time of the original Star Wars trilogy, it is...
. The two Jedi survive the gas and easily defeat the battle droids assigned to reinforce the chamber entrance. Qui-Gon tries to cut through the bridge's blast doors with his lightsaber
Lightsaber
A lightsaber is a fictional weapon in the Star Wars universe, a "laser sword." It consists of a polished metal hilt which projects a blade of light about 1.33 metres long. The lightsaber is the signature weapon of the Jedi order and their Sith counterparts, both of whom can use them for close...
, but the arrival of Federation droidekas force him and his apprentice to escape and they stow away on troop transports invading Naboo.
On Naboo, Qui-Gon saves the life of a Gungan named Jar Jar Binks
Jar Jar Binks
Jar Jar Binks is a fictional character from the Star Wars Saga , and the television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. His primary role was to provide comic relief, but many reacted negatively to his character...
, earning his eternal debt
Life debt
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in the process. Jar Jar agrees to take the two Jedi to the Gungan underwater city of Otoh Gunga, where its ruler Boss Nass gives them transport to the Naboo capital city of Theed and allows Jar Jar to go with the offworlders as a guide. Once in Theed, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan rescue Naboo's ruler, Queen Padmé Amidala
Padmé Amidala
Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in the Star Wars science fiction franchise. She first appeared on film in the 1999 feature film, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, as the young queen of the planet Naboo. In subsequent prequel trilogy films, Padmé represents Naboo in the Galactic Senate...
, and escape on the royal starship. As they dash through the Federation's blockade, however, the ship is hit by laser fire and the hyperdrive
Hyperdrive
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is badly damaged. The party is forced to land on the desert planet Tatooine
Tatooine
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to make repairs.
On Tatooine, Qui-Gon searches for parts in the settlement of Mos Espa, where he encounters a nine-year-old slave named Anakin Skywalker. The Jedi Master comes to believe that the boy, who is exceptionally strong in the Force, may be the "Chosen One" of Jedi legend destined to bring balance to the Force. Qui-Gon helps liberate Anakin from slavery when he wagers with the boy's Toydarian owner, Watto
Watto
Watto is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, featured in the films The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. He is computer-generated and played by voice actor Andy Secombe. He is a mean-tempered, greedy Toydarian, and owner of a second-hand goods store in Mos Espa on the planet...
, on his victory in the Boonta Eve Classic podrace. However, the Sith Lord Darth Maul
Darth Maul
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intercepts them as they approach the Queen's repaired starship. Qui-Gon orders Anakin to get onboard while he engages Maul in a lightsaber duel. Using the Force, Qui-Gon manages to leap onto the ship's extended landing ramp as it takes off, leaving the Sith Lord behind.
On Coruscant
Coruscant
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, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan return to the Jedi Temple and appear before the Council to give an update on the status of their mission. There, Qui-Gon expresses his belief that Anakin is the "Chosen One," and the Council reluctantly agree to test the boy for Jedi potential. They find that the boy is indeed very strong with the Force, having the greatest midi-chlorian count ever recorded, but say he is too old to begin the training. Yoda senses that the boy's future is "clouded" by the fear he exhibits. Qui-Gon protests the Council's decision, stating that he would take Anakin as his Padawan in light of the fact that Obi-Wan is ready to face the trials. The argument is put on hold as Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are then ordered by the Council to return with Queen Amidala to Naboo and liberate the planet from the Trade Federation's control. On the way, Obi-Wan protests Qui-Gon's decision to push for the boy's training. Qui-Gon tells Anakin that while he is not allowed to train him, he wants Anakin to stay close to him and pay attention.
During the Battle of Naboo, the two Jedi once again encounter and fight Darth Maul
Darth Maul
Darth Maul is a fictional character in the science fiction saga Star Wars. He is one of the main antagonists of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, portrayed by martial artist Ray Park and voiced by Peter Serafinowicz....
in another lightsaber duel inside the Theed Palace's power generator complex. After Obi-Wan is briefly isolated from the duel via a row of impenetrable laser walls, Maul mortally wounds Qui-Gon, but Obi-Wan, in turn, kills the Sith Lord with Qui-Gon's own lightsaber. With his dying words, Qui-Gon requests Obi-Wan to train Anakin, to which his apprentice agrees upon being promoted to the rank of Jedi Knight for his victory over a Sith Lord. Following this, the Jedi Master's body is cremated
Cremation
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in a traditional Jedi funeral.
Jedi Apprentice
Qui-Gon's life prior to Episode I is mainly detailed in the Jedi Apprentice book series. In The Rising ForceThe Rising Force
The Rising Force by Dave Wolverton is the first in a series of young reader novels called Jedi Apprentice. It was released on May 3, 1999. The series explores the adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi prior to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.-Plot:Obi-Wan Kenobi is trying hard to...
, set 12 years before The Phantom Menace, Yoda encourages Qui-Gon to take a new Padawan learner, following the failure of his previous apprentice, Xanatos, who turned to the dark side of the Force years before. Qui-Gon observes a small lightsaber tournament among a group of the Temple's older students, which includes the 12-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi. He takes notice of Obi-Wan's skills, but also of the boy's uncontrolled anger, and refuses to train him. Shortly following the tournament, the Jedi Master leaves for a mission to the planet Bandomeer. On the transport ship, Qui-Gon is reunited with Obi-Wan, who is also being sent to Bandomeer to begin life as an agricultural labourer. During the voyage, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan help defend a group of Arcona from the criminal organization Offworld Corporation. After putting an end to the tense situation, the two arrive on Bandomeer, where Qui-Gon receives a letter signed by his former apprentice, Xanatos. In The Dark Rival
The Dark Rival
The Dark Rival by Jude Watson is the second in a series of young reader novels called Jedi Apprentice. The series explores the adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi prior to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.-Plot:...
, it is revealed that the whole ordeal has been organized by Xanatos, now the leader of Offworld. Qui-Gon sends Obi-Wan off to his Agri-Corps duties, while he plans to meet with Xanatos to find an agreement between Offworld and Bandomeer. However, Xanatos plans to sabotage
Sabotage
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their meeting and kill Qui-Gon. The Jedi Master duels with his former apprentice, and he and Obi-Wan end Offworld's business on Bandomeer. Xanatos escapes, however. During the encounter with Xanatos, Qui-Gon discovers Obi-Wan's true potential and accepts the boy as his new Padawan. As a gift for Obi-Wan's 13th birthday, Qui-Gon gives his apprentice a special rock he found from the River of Light on his homeworld. In The Captive Temple
The Captive Temple
The Captive Temple by Jude Watson is the seventh in a series of young reader novels called Jedi Apprentice. The series explores the adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi prior to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.-Plot:...
, Xanatos attacks the Jedi Temple and nearly assassinates Yoda, but Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan thwart his plans, and in The Day of Reckoning, when they chase Xanatos back to his homeworld Telos, the fallen Jedi refuses to surrender and commits suicide
Suicide
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. Qui-Gon is thus able to bring closure to a painful chapter of his life.
Other novels
In Legacy of the JediLegacy of the Jedi
Legacy of the Jedi is a book and part of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It takes place during the Rise of the Empire story era from about fifty years before the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace to the Clone Wars, and follows the characters Lorian Nod and Count...
, set during both Qui-Gon's Padawan and Master years, Qui-Gon and his master Count Dooku are sent to accompany Senator Blix Annon on a diplomatic
Diplomacy
Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states...
assignment. However, space pirates infiltrate their ship, and their leader turns out to be a rogue Jedi named Lorian Nod, who was a close friend of Dooku's. The two battle and Dooku lets his anger get the best of him, but Qui-Gon prevents his master from violating the Jedi Code by committing cold-blooded murder
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
. Years after their first encounter, Qui-Gon, along with Obi-Wan, again encounters Nod, and once again the fallen Jedi is incarcerated for his crimes.
In Secrets of the Jedi
Secrets of the Jedi
Secrets of the Jedi is a 2005 Star Wars novel by Jude Watson.The novel centers on the forbidden loves of certain Jedi characters. In particular light is Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi's love for fellow female Jedi Siri Tachi...
, set seven years before The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are paired with Jedi Master Adi Gallia and her Padawan Siri Tachi. The mission, which results in Qui-Gon and Adi being separated from Obi-Wan and Siri, leads to the discovery of romantic feelings between the two Jedi Padawans. Qui-Gon detects these emotions and warns Obi-Wan of his own example with Tahl, a female Jedi, whose murder nearly pushed him over the edge to the dark side.
In Cloak of Deception
Cloak of Deception
Cloak of Deception is a 2002 novel set in the Star Wars galaxy. It is a prequel novel occurring before the events of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The book was written by James Luceno. The cover art was by Steven Anderson...
, set a year before The Phantom Menace, both Jedi fight against a terrorist organization called the Nebula Front, who are secretly following the orders of Darth Sidious. At the Trade Federation conference on Eriadu, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan successfully defend Chancellor Finis Valorum, but do not prevent the deaths of the rest of the Trade Federation Directorate, allowing the Neimoidians to take control of the Federation.
Clone Wars (2003)
In the canonical animated microseries Star Wars: Clone Wars, Qui-Gon's face is briefly seen during Anakin's duel with the Dark JediDark Jedi
Dark Jedi is the name given in the Star Wars universe to fictional characters attuned to the Force and adept in its dark side. They exist by that name only in the Expanded Universe, including video games such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Jedi Knight series; the term is never...
Asajj Ventress
Asajj Ventress
Asajj Ventress is a fictional character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe. She is best known for her appearances in the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series, in which she is played by voice-actress Grey DeLisle and serves as Anakin Skywalker's arch nemesis during the first season...
on Yavin IV. Later, Qui-Gon, voiced by Fred Tatasciore
Fred Tatasciore
Frederick "Fred" Tatasciore is an American voice actor who portrays secondary characters as well as monstrous-looking types...
, makes a full cameo appearance in a dream sequence, in which he tells a circa Episode I Anakin to enter a mysterious cave, where the boy will see a vision of his future.
The Clone Wars (2008)
In the animated series Star Wars: The Clone WarsStar Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)
-Production:At April 2005's Star Wars Celebration III, Lucas stated that "we are working on a 3-D continuation of the pilot series that was on the Cartoon Network; we probably won't start that project for another year." In July 2005, pre-production had begun on the series, according to Steve...
, Qui-Gon is mentioned a few times, first by Obi-Wan, describing a mission they had gone on while he was still Qui-Gon's apprentice, and again by Padmé, referring to Qui-Gon's death during a speech about the damage war does to life and society. Later during a three-part episode, Qui-Gon appears as a Force ghost twice; first to Obi-Wan and later to Anakin when they, along with Anakin's Padawan Ahsoka Tano
Ahsoka Tano
Ahsoka "Snips" Tano is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe and is the primary protagonist in the 2008 animated film: Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the following series. When the series began she was depicted as a 14-year-old Togruta female...
, are trapped on the mysterious planet Mortis. Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Liam John Neeson, OBE is an Irish actor who has been nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA and three Golden Globe Awards.He has starred in a number of notable roles including Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List, Michael Collins in Michael Collins, Peyton Westlake in Darkman, Jean Valjean in Les...
reprised his role for these appearances in the series.
In comic books
Aside from the graphic novelization of The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon appears infrequently in Star Wars-related comic books. His most extensive appearance thus far is in the "Stark Hyperspace War" plotline in Star Wars: RepublicStar Wars: Republic
Star Wars: Republic is an American comic book series is set in the fictional Star Wars universe. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics from 1998 to February 2006. The series was originally titled simply Star Wars, but acquired its Republic title at issue 46. The entire series comprises...
. In this story arc
Story arc
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, which takes place during the same year Qui-Gon takes Obi-Wan as his apprentice, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan fight in the titular conflict along with other Jedi such as Plo Koon and Quinlan Vos, and Qui-Gon ends up saving Nute Gunray, the future Trade Federation viceroy.
In video games
Qui-Gon has also appeared in several Star Wars video games. These games include Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Jedi Power Battles, Star Wars: Obi-WanStar Wars: Obi-Wan
Star Wars: Obi-Wan had mostly negative reviews due to the AI, short levels and outdated graphics.In March, 2004, GMR Magazine, rated Obi-Wan number 5 on its list of 5 worst Star Wars games.- External links :**...
, and the Lego Star Wars
Lego Star Wars (video game series)
Lego Star Wars is a video game series based on the eponymous toy line created by the Lego Group based on the Star Wars movies.-History:...
games. He also appears as a character skin (via purchased download content) in The Force Unleashed. He has been voiced by James Warwick in most games.
Behind the scenes
As revealed in The Art of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, director George LucasGeorge Lucas
George Walton Lucas, Jr. is an American film producer, screenwriter, and director, and entrepreneur. He is the founder, chairman and chief executive of Lucasfilm. He is best known as the creator of the space opera franchise Star Wars and the archaeologist-adventurer character Indiana Jones...
conceived the character of Qui-Gon Jinn during pre-production of the film. This is shown by concept art where Obi-Wan Kenobi is shown alone in the Trade Federation flagship and while meeting Jar Jar Binks. Even when Qui-Gon was conceived, Lucas toyed with making him the younger Jedi, as shown in concept art depicting Obi-Wan as an old man. Lucas originally envisioned an American
United States
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actor for the role of Qui-Gon, but ultimately cast Liam Neeson, who is Northern Irish
Irish people
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, because he considered Neeson to have great skills and presence, describing him as a "master actor, who the other actors will look up to, who has got the qualities of strength that the character demands." Initially, Lucas had planned for Qui-Gon to have long white hair, but that idea was scrapped and in the film Qui-Gon is depicted as having long brown hair. For various fight scenes of the film, including the lightsaber duels, British
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actor Andrew Lawden served as Neeson's body double.