The rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker is the core of the Star Wars franchise. The prequels explain what led to his Sith tendencies, while the original trilogy showcases the unique plot twist of Darth Vader’s identity. But, with so many spin-offs, movies, and novels, who knows Anakin Skywalker is Darth Vader in Star Wars? Here is a list of all confirmed characters that have uncovered the truth.
All Characters Who Know Anakin Skywalker Is Darth Vader
So far, the characters in the Star Wars universe who know Anakin Skywalker’s true identity are Palpatine, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Reva, Ahsoka Tano, R2-S2, Grand Moff Tarkin, and the survivors of Order 66. We’ll go over each of them down below.
Emperor Palpatine
Emperor Palpatine is responsible for the creation of Lord Vader since he was the one who poisoned Anakin Skywalker’s mind. He also came up with the title of “Darth Vader” and the iconic suit that keeps Skywalker alive. Since he created the Sith Lord, Palpatine is the first person to know about Anakin’s other persona.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Besides Palpatine, Obi-Wan Kenobi, also known as “Ben,” was one of the first to realize Anakin’s true identity. In the original trilogy, he already knew who Darth Vader was for a long time since he was there during Order 66. So when Reva mentions the name “Lord Vader” in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Ben knows who she is referring to and is shocked to hear that his former pupil is still alive.
Master Yoda
Master Yoda reveals that he knows who Darth Vader is in the original trilogy. When Luke Skywalker asks Yoda if Darth Vader is his father, Yoda responds, “Your father he is.” Although it isn’t clear when he found this out, there is a possibility that Obi-Wan told him. Or, Yoda made his own deductions because he was also there when the Jedi Empire fell.
Luke Skywalker
The Empire Strikes Back is widely popular within the Star Wars community. The reveal of Darth Vader being Luke Skywalker’s father was one of the greatest plot twists revealed in cinema history. He slowly accepts the truth once he finds out that the Sith Lord is Anakin Skywalker. Luke would eventually tell Leia Organa about their family origins, which brought on the surprising secret of them being siblings.
Reva
Reva, also known as “The Third Sister,” confirms that she knows Lord Vader’s true identity in episode two of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. She has been assigned a mission by Darth Vader to capture his old master. Since the first episode, she has been obsessed with catching Kenobi, and now we finally know why with this confession.