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Darth Maul

Darth Maul is a fictional Star Wars character who appears as a Sith apprentice trained by Darth Sidious.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Darth Maul is a fictional Star Wars character who appears as a Sith apprentice trained by Darth Sidious. He is a Dathomirian Zabrak known for his double-bladed lightsaber, his role in *The Phantom Menace*, and later appearances in *The Clone Wars*, *Solo*, and *Rebels*. He is widely recognized in Canada through the Star Wars films, television series, merchandise, and fan culture, including theatrical releases and streaming-viewing audiences.

Character overview

Darth Maul is a Star Wars villain created for the prequel era, originally presented as a Sith Lord serving Darth Sidious. Official sources describe him as a formidable, agile warrior driven by revenge.

Appearances in canon

Maul first appears in *The Phantom Menace* and later reappears in animated and live-action canon stories. These include *The Clone Wars*, *Solo: A Star Wars Story*, and *Star Wars Rebels*.

Background and abilities

Star Wars canon describes Maul as a Dathomirian Zabrak from Dathomir who was trained in the dark side by Darth Sidious. He is especially associated with acrobatic combat and his double-bladed lightsaber.

Story role

Across canon, Maul evolves from Sith apprentice to a scheming underworld figure involved with the Shadow Collective and Crimson Dawn. His story is closely tied to revenge against Obi-Wan Kenobi and the legacy of the Sith.

Key facts

  • Darth Maul is a Sith apprentice trained by Darth Sidious, first appearing in *The Phantom Menace*.
  • He is a Dathomirian Zabrak from Dathomir, known for his double-bladed lightsaber.
  • Later canon portrays him surviving his apparent death and returning in *The Clone Wars*, *Solo*, and *Rebels*.
  • He later became associated with criminal and insurgent groups including the Shadow Collective and Crimson Dawn.
  • He is widely recognized in Canada through Star Wars films, TV series, merchandise, and fan culture.
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Canadian context

Darth Maul is widely recognized in Canada through the Star Wars films, television series, merchandise, and fan culture, including theatrical releases and streaming-viewing audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Darth Maul?
Darth Maul is a fictional Star Wars Sith character, originally introduced as Darth Sidious's apprentice in *The Phantom Menace*.
What species is Darth Maul?
He is a Dathomirian Zabrak from Dathomir.
What weapon does Darth Maul use?
He is best known for wielding a double-bladed lightsaber.
Did Darth Maul survive *The Phantom Menace*?
In Star Wars canon, yes. He survives his apparent death and later appears in *The Clone Wars*, *Solo*, and *Rebels*.
Who trained Darth Maul?
Darth Maul was trained by Darth Sidious.

References

  1. StarWars.com — https://www.starwars.com/databank/maul
    Supports: Official character description; species, origin, weapon, training, and later criminal activity.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Maul
    Supports: General overview of the character, affiliations, and appearances.
  3. Wookieepedia — https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Maul
    Supports: Expanded canon biography, later affiliations, and story arc.
  4. Star Wars Explained — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9uQJ32gbRQ
    Supports: Canon summary of Maul's origin with Mother Talzin and Darth Sidious.