Who Is Shmi Skywalker? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shmi Skywalker is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of Shmi Skywalker Lars, with over 46 comic issue appearances. The mother of Anakin Skywalker. When she died at the hands of Tusken Raiders, Anakin succumbed to his range to avenge her and came one step closer to his destiny as a Dark Lord of the Sith.

Who is Shmi Skywalker?

As the oldest known Skywalker ancestor, Shmi Skywalker Lars was the mother of the legendary Jedi Anakin Skywalker , as well as the paternal grandmother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa Solo . Born on an unknown world, Shmi was sold into slavery at an early age. In 42 BBY she gave birth to a son she named Anakin, who also served as a slave. She cared for her son greatly, and was willing to do anything to help him. After Anakin left to become a Jedi in 32 BBY, she was sold to Cliegg Lars , who freed her and married her. Just before the Clone Wars, Shmi died in her son's arms after being brutally tortured by a band of Tusken Raiders .

Key facts

Shmi Skywalker is of human origin and first appeared in "TPB". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 46 recorded issue appearances, Shmi Skywalker ranks among the most featured characters in comics.