Qui-Gon Jinn

Qui-Gon Jinn (92 BBY - 32 BBY) is a Jedi Master, the mentor of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and was once the padawan of Count Dooku in the fictional Star Wars universe. Liam Neeson plays Qui-Gon in ' and does a voice-over as Qui-Gon in '.

Personality and Appearance

The headstrong sixty-year old Qui-Gon has a penetrating gaze and craggy features. A noble Jedi Master, he also has a great understanding and a compassionate nature. That commiseration for all life forms leads to his saving Jar Jar Binks from his punishment at the hands of his fellow Gungans, and contributes greatly to his freeing of Anakin, to which Obi-Wan would exasperatedly comment, "Why do I get the feeling that we've picked up yet another pathetic lifeform?"

Related Topics:
Jar Jar Binks - Gungan

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He is considered to have liberal views about the Jedi Order, something his more-reserved pupil, Obi-Wan, would not be very keen upon in the prequels.

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Qui-Gon is lifelong friends with Plo Koon. He is also close to Yoda, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and Adi Gallia, and there is great respect between Mace Windu and him, though they may not see eye-to-eye on many issues. Qui-Gon often spars with Masters Windu and Anoon Bondara. Qui-Gon's closest friend (next to Obi-Wan Kenobi) is Tahl, so he is heartbroken when she is killed and nearly turned to the dark side.

Related Topics:
Plo Koon - Yoda - Ki-Adi-Mundi - Adi Gallia - Mace Windu - Anoon Bondara - Obi-Wan Kenobi - Tahl

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For his wisdom and his unique understanding and mastery of the Force, Qui-Gon was held in great esteem by most of his peers; it is his views on the politics and policies of the Republic in general, and the Jedi Order in particular, that often put him at odds with the Jedi Council. He was passed over at least twice for an invitation to join the Jedi Council: first, after the death of Master Tyvokka (who himself had doubts on inviting Qui-Gon on the Council) his seat went to Qui-Gon's close friend Master Plo Koon; and second, with Master Giett's death, Ki-Adi-Mundi was chosen over him at the insistence of Master Windu despite the support of the other Council members.

Related Topics:
Tyvokka - Plo Koon - Giett - Ki-Adi-Mundi

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