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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
[[File:Anakin Skywalker.png|thumb|100px|left|Anakin Skywalker]]
 
[[File:Anakin Skywalker.png|thumb|100px|left|Anakin Skywalker]]
When [[Abraham Simpson]] was giving away [[Bea Simmons]]'s money (after she passed away and left him a sizeable bequest), Darth Vader was one of the people in line requesting to receive some of it.<ref>"[[Old Money]]"</ref> Vader later appeared to [[Lisa]] in the clouds along with [[Mufasa]], {{Ch|James Earl Jones}} and [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]], just after he died.<ref>"[['Round Springfield]]"</ref> On [[Comic Book Guy]]'s list of greatest quotes of all time is "The Force is strong in this one." by Darth Vader.<ref>''[[Comic Book Guy's Book of Pop Culture]]''</ref>
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When [[Abraham Simpson]] was giving away [[Bea Simmons]]' money (after she passed away and left him a sizeable bequest), Darth Vader was one of the people in line requesting to receive some of it.<ref>"[[Old Money]]"</ref> While [[Lisa Simpson]] was speaking with [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] during his appearance in the clouds above [[Springfield]], Darth Vader briefly appeared and interrupted their conversation by declaring, "[[Luke Skywalker|Luke]], I am your father." He then disappeared after Murphy complained about the interruptions, allowing Murphy to continue his farewell to Lisa.<ref>"[['Round Springfield]]"</ref> On [[Comic Book Guy]]'s list of greatest quotes of all time was "The Force is strong in this one." by Darth Vader.<ref>''[[Comic Book Guy's Book of Pop Culture]]''</ref>
  
During the song "[[High to Be Loathed]]", [[Mr. Burns]] mentions Darth Vader, and makes his shadow, among lots of other villains.<ref>"[[Gorgeous Grampa]]"</ref>
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During the song "[[High to Be Loathed]]", [[Mr. Burns]] mentioned Darth Vader and made his shadow, among lots of other villains.<ref>"[[Gorgeous Grampa]]"</ref>
  
 
People were seen dressed as Darth Vader at [[Comicalooza]].<ref>"[[Three Dreams Denied]]"</ref>
 
People were seen dressed as Darth Vader at [[Comicalooza]].<ref>"[[Three Dreams Denied]]"</ref>
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When [[Bart]] took over the kitchen at [[Springfield Elementary School]], [[Gil Gunderson]] made a "Darth Vader fish stick funeral pyre."<ref>''[[Yellow Chef!]]''</ref>
  
 
== Non-canon ==
 
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Darth Vader was seen at [[Moe's Tavern]] for the [[Disney+]] two year anniversary party. He was drinking a beer.<ref>''[[Plusaversary]]''</ref>
 
Darth Vader was seen at [[Moe's Tavern]] for the [[Disney+]] two year anniversary party. He was drinking a beer.<ref>''[[Plusaversary]]''</ref>
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Darth Vader was on [[Disney Playground Planet]]. When [[Mrs. Potts]] complimented how clean the park was, Darth Vader said that the penalty for littering was death.<ref>''[[May the 12th Be with You]]''</ref>
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Darth Vader was one of the many villains who were singing "{{ap|The Most Wonderful Time of the Year|song}}". He and the [[Death Star]] were blown up.<ref>''[[The Most Wonderful Time of the Year]]''</ref>
  
 
== Other references ==
 
== Other references ==
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*[[Marge]] makes a Darth Vader mask and claims to be ''[[Star Wars]]''.<ref>"[[Bart Has Two Mommies]]"</ref>
 
*[[Marge]] makes a Darth Vader mask and claims to be ''[[Star Wars]]''.<ref>"[[Bart Has Two Mommies]]"</ref>
 
*A person is dressed up as Darth Vader at a Sci-Fi convention.<ref>"[[My Big Fat Geek Wedding]]"</ref>
 
*A person is dressed up as Darth Vader at a Sci-Fi convention.<ref>"[[My Big Fat Geek Wedding]]"</ref>
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*Darth Vader was one of the characters who died in ''Star Wars'' that "[[Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Three Times]]" was dedicated to.
 
*Nelson owns a headless Darth Vader action figure. When he sees Lisa and Juliet play with paper figurines they made, he says "Girls are so lame, isn't that right Headless Darth Vader? What's that? You want to see your girlfriend armless [[Malibu Stacy]] wrapped in hockey tape?". He then pretends the two figures are kissing.<ref>"[[Lisa the Drama Queen]]"</ref>
 
*Nelson owns a headless Darth Vader action figure. When he sees Lisa and Juliet play with paper figurines they made, he says "Girls are so lame, isn't that right Headless Darth Vader? What's that? You want to see your girlfriend armless [[Malibu Stacy]] wrapped in hockey tape?". He then pretends the two figures are kissing.<ref>"[[Lisa the Drama Queen]]"</ref>
*In a mash-up by [[Bart]] with [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]] and Darth Vader, you get Darth Vader Ginsburg.<ref>''[[Bartman: The Superhero's Handbook]]''</ref>
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*In a mash-up by [[Bart]] with [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]] and Darth Vader, you get [[Darth Vader Ginsburg]].<ref>''[[Bartman: The Hero's Handbook]]''</ref>
  
 
== Non-canon ==
 
== Non-canon ==
 
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{{Noncanon}}
 
[[Dr. Hibbert]] dresses up as Darth Vader and is quickly arrested for violating an ordinance against impersonating movie characters.<ref>"[[Gump Roast]]"</ref>
 
[[Dr. Hibbert]] dresses up as Darth Vader and is quickly arrested for violating an ordinance against impersonating movie characters.<ref>"[[Gump Roast]]"</ref>
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== Appearances ==
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Latest revision as of 14:13, June 2, 2026

Darth Vader
(Anakin Skywalker)
Darth Vader.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Fictional deceased
Hair: Bald (none)
Occupation: Sith lord
Relatives: Son: Luke Skywalker
First appearance: "Old Money"
Voiced by: Harry Shearer
Maurice LaMarche


Darth Vader, real name Anakin Skywalker, is a character from Star Wars.

History[edit]

Anakin Skywalker

When Abraham Simpson was giving away Bea Simmons' money (after she passed away and left him a sizeable bequest), Darth Vader was one of the people in line requesting to receive some of it.[1] While Lisa Simpson was speaking with Bleeding Gums Murphy during his appearance in the clouds above Springfield, Darth Vader briefly appeared and interrupted their conversation by declaring, "Luke, I am your father." He then disappeared after Murphy complained about the interruptions, allowing Murphy to continue his farewell to Lisa.[2] On Comic Book Guy's list of greatest quotes of all time was "The Force is strong in this one." by Darth Vader.[3]

During the song "High to Be Loathed", Mr. Burns mentioned Darth Vader and made his shadow, among lots of other villains.[4]

People were seen dressed as Darth Vader at Comicalooza.[5]

When Bart took over the kitchen at Springfield Elementary School, Gil Gunderson made a "Darth Vader fish stick funeral pyre."[6]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed in-universe.

Anakin Skywalker appeared alongside other Star Wars characters in the background of the Star Wars Rules.[7]

Darth Vader was seen at Moe's Tavern for the Disney+ two year anniversary party. He was drinking a beer.[8]

Darth Vader was on Disney Playground Planet. When Mrs. Potts complimented how clean the park was, Darth Vader said that the penalty for littering was death.[9]

Darth Vader was one of the many villains who were singing "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year". He and the Death Star were blown up.[10]

Other references[edit]

L-R: Bleeding Gums Murphy, Mufasa, Darth Vader, and James Earl Jones.
Darth Vader has also been referred to other times:
  • Homer said after watching The Empire Strikes Back: "Who would have known that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's father?" greatly annoying the other moviegoers by spoiling the movie for the people in line who had yet to see it.[11]
  • A man made a caricature of Darth Vader in a bathing suit surfing.[12]
  • Marge makes a Darth Vader mask and claims to be Star Wars.[13]
  • A person is dressed up as Darth Vader at a Sci-Fi convention.[14]
  • Darth Vader was one of the characters who died in Star Wars that "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Three Times" was dedicated to.
  • Nelson owns a headless Darth Vader action figure. When he sees Lisa and Juliet play with paper figurines they made, he says "Girls are so lame, isn't that right Headless Darth Vader? What's that? You want to see your girlfriend armless Malibu Stacy wrapped in hockey tape?". He then pretends the two figures are kissing.[15]
  • In a mash-up by Bart with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Darth Vader, you get Darth Vader Ginsburg.[16]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed in-universe.

Dr. Hibbert dresses up as Darth Vader and is quickly arrested for violating an ordinance against impersonating movie characters.[17]

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Foreign dubs[edit]

Language Voice dubber
Germany.png Deutsch Gerd Meyer (Plusaversary)
Poland flag.png Polski Krzysztof Grabowski (Plusaversary)
If no reference is given, the source is the Disney+ dub credits.

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]


External links[edit]