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Creation & Design

Admiral Thrawn was created by author Timothy Zahn for the Star Wars Expanded Universe, first appearing in the novel 'Heir to the Empire'. His character was designed to be a formidable and intelligent antagonist, contrasting with the more emotional and impulsive characters in the series.

Early Years

Thrawn's early years are shrouded in mystery, but he rose through the ranks of the Imperial Navy due to his exceptional strategic mind and understanding of art as a means to predict his enemies' behavior.

Character Development

Thrawn's character has evolved from a villain in the Expanded Universe to a complex figure in the new canon, showcasing his strategic mind and the moral dilemmas he faces as a leader.

Cultural Reception

Thrawn has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his intelligence and depth as a character, becoming a fan-favorite in the Star Wars universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mitth'raw'nuruodo
Aliases:
Thrawn
Species:
Chiss
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Galactic Empire, Chiss Ascendancy
Abilities:
Tactical genius, Master strategist, Art appreciation
Equipment:
Imperial Star Destroyer, TIE Fighters
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
blue

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Overstreet Fan Magazine #5

Gemstone ⋅ 1995

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Overstreet Fan Magazine #5
 
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Cover art promoting Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1 that introduced Grand Admiral Thrawn to comic books

Dark Horse Insider #46

Dark Horse ⋅ 1995

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Dark Horse Insider #46
 
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Preview of Thrawn

October 1995 comic book series is an adaption of the 1991 novel of the same name

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1995

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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire #1
 
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1st appearance of Admiral Thrawn

1st appearance of Mara Jade, the wife of Luke Skywalker

1st appearance of Joruus C'baoth, a clone of Palpatine

1st appearance of Gilad Pallaeon, a commander under Thrawn

Star Wars: Dark Force Rising #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1997

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Star Wars: Dark Force Rising #1
 
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First Thrawn appearance outside of Heir to the Empire series

Star Wars: Thrawn #1

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Star Wars: Thrawn #1
 
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Origin of Thrawn

1st appearance of Eli Vanto

📖 Reading Order: read Thrawn #1 - #6, then Star Wars #7 (2015 series)

Star Wars: Thrawn #3

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Star Wars: Thrawn #3
 
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1st appearance of Arihnda Pryce, a Moff of the First Galactic Empire

Star Wars: Thrawn #4

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Star Wars: Thrawn #4
 
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Origin of Thrawn

Star Wars: Thrawn #5

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Origin of Thrawn

Star Wars: Thrawn #6

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Star Wars: Thrawn #6
 
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Origin of Thrawn in flashback, specifically when he was promoted to Grand Admiral by Palpatine

First meeting of Darth Vader and Thrawn in-story, flashback

1st cameo appearance of Admiral Ar'alani

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Star Wars: Thrawn

Softcover ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Star Wars: Thrawn
 
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156-page softcover trade paperback collecting Thrawn #1 - #6 (2018)

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True Believers: Star Wars - Thrawn #1

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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True Believers: Star Wars - Thrawn #1
 
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Reprint of Thrawn #1

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