Darth was a title that preceded the moniker of a Sith Lord. Predating the history of the Rule of Two, it was used by ancient Sith such as Darth Atrius, Darth Caldoth, and Darth Noctyss. The Darth title was preserved through Darth Bane's reforms, spawning a thousand-year lineage that included...
Darth Vader (/ dɑːrθ ˈveɪdər /) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was first introduced in the original film trilogy as one of the major villains and leaders of the Galactic Empire.
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 always intended for Vader to be a Dark Lord of the Sith, and the Star Wars prequel trilogy revealed more about Sith customs.
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.
From Darth Revan and Darth Nihilus in the Old Republic era, to Darth Bane and the rise of the Rule of Two, all the way to Darth Sidious and Darth Vader, the name “Darth” has carried a...
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 generally placed before the Sith’s chosen name, creating intimidating titles such as Darth Vader or Darth Revan.
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.
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" became a title used by Dark Lords of the Sith. The etymological origins of the title Darth are unclear and disputed.
Darth Vader (/ dɑːrθ ˈveɪdər /) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was first introduced in the original film trilogy as one of the major villains and leaders of the Galactic Empire.