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.

Darth Vader (/ dɑːrθ ˈveɪdər /) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He first appeared in the original Star Wars film (1977) [b] and its novelization (1976). He is a leader of the Galactic Empire, …

Apr 2, 2025 · Many of the Star Wars galaxy’s Sith Lords use the title of Darth, yet few properties directly address the title’s meaning, history, and origins. The first Star Wars character to use the Darth title is …

Once the heroic Jedi Knight named Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force. Forever scarred by his defeat on Mustafar, Vader was transformed into a cybernetically …

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 5, 2026 · Disney+ is embracing the Dark Side, as Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is about to emerge on the service. Before The Mandalorian brought Star Wars into live-action television, the …

Mar 31, 2026 · Fan-favorite character Darth Maul gets his own show with Disney+'s "Maul – Shadow Lord." USA TODAY has an exclusive look at the animated series.

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 generally placed before …

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.

Dave Filoni transformed Darth Maul from a silent villain into one of Star Wars’ most complex and pivotal characters across The Clone Wars, Rebels, and beyond.