Darth Sidious was the culmination of generations of Sith leading to the rise of the Galactic Empire. As a Sith Master, Sidious bestowed the title of Darth on his three successive Sith apprentices: …

Darth Vader (/ dɑːrθ ˈveɪdər /) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, serving as the secondary antagonist of the series. He was first introduced in Star Wars, the first movie of the …

Sep 18, 2024 · When audiences were introduced to Darth Vader in 1977, it appeared that this was just his name, especially since Ben Kenobi called him "Darth." However, George Lucas …

Darth definition: (humorous) Used as a title or name for an evil person.

Mar 25, 2025 · Many Sith lords hold the title Darth in the Star Wars franchise, but what does it mean? And why don't certain dark side users go by it? Let's get into it.

Aug 11, 2025 · In the most popular sense, “Darth” is a fictional title used in the Star Wars franchise to signify a Sith Lord —a practitioner of the dark side of the Force. The term is …

Jul 24, 2025 · In the "Star Wars" universe, Sith Lords bear the title "Darth" followed by a unique name. Darth Vader, Darth Sidious, and Darth Maul each use the term as part of their identity.

Apr 16, 2018 · Obi-Wan Kenobi calls Vader simply "Darth" in the film, and in "Splinter of the Mind's Eye" he is referred to as "Lord Darth Vader." As the Star Wars universe grew, "Darth" …

Nov 3, 2025 · In a new Star Wars novel called 'Master of Evil,' Darth Vader tries to get what he's owed from the Emperor, with mixed results.

Apr 24, 2021 · When the name Darth Vader was introduced in Star Wars: A New Hope, Darth sounded a bit more than just a first name. Even Obi-Wan Kenobi seemed to treat it as such …