Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon Jinn | |
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Star Wars character | |
First appearance | The Phantom Menace (1999) |
Created by | George Lucas |
Portrayed by | Liam Neeson (Episode I, Obi-Wan Kenobi) |
Voiced by |
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In-universe information | |
Species | Human |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Jedi |
Affiliation |
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Master | Count Dooku |
Apprentices | Obi-Wan Kenobi |
Homeworld | Coruscant[citation needed] |
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Within the fictional Star Wars universe, Qui-Gon mentors
Outside of the films, the character appears in various
Appearances
Film
The Phantom Menace (1999)
Qui-Gon is the main character in the first episode of the
The Phantom Menace opens with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan sent to the planet Naboo to resolve a political conflict involving the Trade Federation, a corrupt business conglomerate that has blockaded the planet for political leverage. Upon arrival, they are attacked by their host. The Jedi retreat to the planet and rescue its besieged Queen, Padmé Amidala. Their attempt to run the blockade and make way for the galactic capital of Coruscant succeeds, but the queen's ship is damaged by attacks from a Trade Federation blockade, causing the hyperdrive to malfunction. With no other choice, the ship lands on the desert planet of Tatooine for repairs.
While searching for replacement parts on Tatooine, Qui-Gon discovers a 9-year old slave boy named Anakin Skywalker, who is extraordinarily strong in the Force; a test of his blood reveals that his midi-chlorian count—a measure of Force potential—is the highest ever detected. Qui-Gon becomes intrigued when Anakin's mother, Shmi, tells him that the boy had no father. Knowing that Anakin might be the "Chosen One" of Jedi lore destined to bring balance to the Force, Qui-Gon bets Anakin's freedom and the spaceship parts on a pod race, which Anakin wins. The entourage prepare to leave Tatooine, but they encounter a black cloaked lightsaber wielding being that Qui-Gon believes to be a Sith Lord, their brief duel is the first Jedi and Sith battle recorded in a thousand years,[5] which with before escaping on the ship. Upon returning to Coruscant, Qui-Gon asks the Jedi Council to allow Anakin to be trained as a Jedi. Master Yoda senses fear in the boy, and the Council denies his request. Undaunted, Qui-Gon vows that he himself will train Anakin when Obi-Wan becomes a Jedi Knight.
Amidala, R2-D2, and the two Jedi return to Naboo to liberate the planet. There, they encounter the Sith Lord from earlier, who reveals himself to be Darth Maul. After an arduous lightsaber duel, Maul mortally wounds Qui-Gon, stunning him by thrusting his saber hilt to his chin and then running Qui-Gon through. Maul is subsequently defeated by Obi-Wan. Before dying, Qui-Gon makes Obi-Wan promise that he will train Anakin. Qui-Gon is later cremated on a funeral pyre with everyone else witnessing.[6]
Attack of the Clones (2002)
Although Qui-Gon Jinn does not appear physically in Attack of the Clones, he does have a brief voice cameo when Yoda hears Qui-Gon's voice echo out to Anakin through the Force as Anakin slaughters a tribe of Tusken Raiders. In addition, Qui-Gon does appear as a statue in the Jedi Archives in one scene of the movie. Obi-Wan discovers that Qui-Gon's old master, Count Dooku, has become a Sith Lord; and Dooku mentions Qui-Gon as he interrogates a captured Obi-Wan, expressing grief over his former apprentice's death and debating that Qui-Gon would have followed him in leaving the Republic had he survived.
Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Though he does not appear in
The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
In
Television
The Clone Wars (2008–2014; 2020)
In
Rebels (2014–2018)
In Star Wars Rebels while he neither appears nor is mentioned, Obi-Wan finally avenges Qui-Gon Jinn's death in the season 3 episode "Twin Suns", where Obi-Wan and Maul have their final duel on the planet Tatooine. Obi-Wan uses Qui-Gon's favored form of lightsaber combat to bait Maul into overextending himself, allowing him to easily slay him.
Qui-Gon's voice can be heard briefly in the season 4 episode "
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
In
Tales of the Jedi (2022)
In the
Novels
A novel involving Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, set before the events of The Phantom Menace and titled Master and Apprentice, was written by Claudia Gray and released on February 26, 2019.[10]
Video games
Qui-Gon has also appeared in several Star Wars video games:
Legends works
With the 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm by The Walt Disney Company, most of the licensed Star Wars novels and comics produced since the originating 1977 film Star Wars were rebranded as Star Wars Legends and declared non-canon to the franchise in April 2014.[11][12][13]
Television
Clone Wars (2003–2005)
In Star Wars: Clone Wars, Qui-Gon makes a cameo appearance in "Chapter 21". During Yoda's Force dream, Qui-Gon tells Anakin to enter the mysterious cave on Dagobah where the boy will see a vision of his future. Later when Obi-Wan reprimands Anakin for being late for his secret Knighthood ceremony, Anakin replies "as far as your wisdom goes, you're no Qui-Gon Jinn!". Ashamed, Anakin apologises and his master admits that he misses Qui-Gon.[14]
Novels
Qui-Gon's life years prior to The Phantom Menace is mainly detailed in the Jedi Apprentice book series. In The Rising Force (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 12-year-old Obi-Wan. 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 Knight 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.[15]
In
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In the 2010 reference book The Jedi Path, Obi-Wan states that some have called Qui-Gon a gray Jedi.[22]
Comics
Aside from the graphic novelization of The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon appears in the "Stark Hyperspace War" plotline in Star Wars: Republic. 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.[23]
Reception
Despite the mixed reviews that the prequel trilogy received from critics, Liam Neeson's performance and character received positive reviews. Colin Kennedy from
In 2017, Rolling Stone placed Qui-Gon at the number 25 spot on their 50 Best Star Wars Characters of All Time list.[26]
Behind the scenes
As revealed in The Art of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, director
Lucas says the character is "very independent, always testing the rules," and refuses "to go along with the program." Neeson describes him as "wise and quite philosophical, yet very skilled in martial arts. He has incredible confidence, as well as a magical quality that enables him to see into the future. He's not really a rebel, but he has his own code."[28]
During the early development of Revenge of the Sith, Lucas wrote a scene featuring a ghostly Qui-Gon speaking with Yoda about Anakin. Liam Neeson indicated that he was set to reprise his role,[29] but the scene was deleted before being filmed, although it is retained in the film's novelization.[30]
The character's name is derived from the Chinese word qigong (气功 or 氣功), a system of coordinated body movement, breathing, and meditation used for health, spirituality, and martial arts training that allows access to higher realms of awareness, and balance of life energy, similar to Tai chi. This is paired with the Arabic word jinn, meaning "genie" or "tutelary spirit." The name translates almost literally as "Guardian Spirit of the Living Force."[31] "Jinn" could also refer to the Chinese word for power, jin (勁), and the martial arts concept of fa jin, which is the explosive release of internal strength or power.[32]
Relationships
Mentorship tree
Jedi Order master-apprentice relationship
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References
- ^ Carter, Justin (May 28, 2022). "Ahsoka, Qui-Gon & Count Dooku Return in New Anthology Series, Tales of the Jedi". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ Gray, Claudia. Master & Apprentice. USA: Random House Publishing Group.
- ISBN 9781456738105.
- ^ "Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: Awards for 2000". IMDb. 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ Windham, Ryder (2015). Ultimate Star Wars: Characters, Creatures, Locations, Technology, Vehicles. USA: DK. p. 22.
- 20th Century Fox. 2001.
- ^ "25 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Cameos You Might Have Missed". Vanity Fair. December 20, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 3, episodes 15 & 17
- ^ Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 6, episode 11
- ^ Liptak, Andrew (20 July 2018). "The next Star Wars novels will flesh out the prequel era". The Verge. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ McMilian, Graeme (April 25, 2014). "Lucasfilm Unveils New Plans for Star Wars Expanded Universe". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
- StarWars.com. April 25, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
- ^ "Disney and Random House announce relaunch of Star Wars Adult Fiction line". StarWars.com. April 25, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
- ^ Star Wars: Clone Wars episodes 20-21
- ^ Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice – The Rising Force
- ^ Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice – The Dark Rival
- ^ Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice – The Captive Temple
- ^ Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice – The Day of Reckoning
- ^ Star Wars: Legacy of the Force
- ^ Star Wars: Secrets of the Jedi
- ^ Star Wars: Cloak of Deception
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- ^ Star Wars: Republic - The Stark Hyperspace War
- ^ Kennedy, Colin. "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Review". Empire Online. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Gleiberman, Owen. "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "50 Best 'Star Wars' Characters of All Time, 25. Qui-Gon Jinn". Rolling Stone. 4 May 2020.
- ^ "Star Wars Episode I Production Notes: The Actors and Characters - Part I". StarWars.com. 1999-05-01. Archived from the original on 2004-10-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20041023023458/http://www.starwars.com/episode-i/bts/production/f19990501/indexp4.html. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
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- ^ Christian Blauvelt (2011-01-20). "Liam Neeson to voice Qui-Gon Jinn in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' — EXCLUSIVE VIDEO –". Ew.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
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Bibliography
- ISBN 0-345-43411-0
- ISBN 0-7126-8427-1
- Star Wars Episode I Who's Who: A Pocket Guide to Characters of the Phantom Menace, hardcover, 1999. Ryder Windham, ISBN 0-7624-0519-8
- The New Essential Guide to Characters, 1st edition, 2002. Daniel Wallace, Michael Sutfin, ISBN 0-345-44900-2
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: The Visual Dictionary, hardcover, 1999. David West Reynolds, ISBN 0-7894-4701-0
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook, 1st edition, 2000. Bill Slavicsek, Andy Collins, ISBN 0-7869-1793-8
External links
- Qui-Gon Jinn in the StarWars.com Databank
- Qui-Gon Jinn on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
- Qui-Gon Jinn on IMDb