List of The Mandalorian characters#Peli Motto

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The Mandalorian, an American space Western television series set in the Star Wars universe created by Jon Favreau and released on Disney+, features an extensive cast of characters. Since the show's debut on November 12, 2019, only one character has appeared in every episode: the protagonist and title character, a bounty hunter primarily known simply as "The Mandalorian" (Din Djarin). Grogu (The Child) is a young alien of the same species as Star Wars character Yoda and the show's hugely popular breakout character, colloquially known among the fandom as "Baby Yoda".{{Cite news |last=Liu |first=Narayan |date=November 26, 2019 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda Was Nearly CGI Instead of a Puppet |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-baby-yoda-nearly-cgi/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127044853/https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-baby-yoda-nearly-cgi/ |archive-date=January 27, 2020}}

Several supporting characters appeared in at least three episodes of the first season of The Mandalorian, credited as co-starring. These include allies of the Mandalorian such as Cara Dune, Greef Karga, IG-11, Kuiil, and The Armorer. The primary villains of the series belong to a remnant of the Galactic Empire, which is led by Moff Gideon and includes such agents as The Client and Penn Pershing. A handful of guest characters made appearances in single episodes, including villagers from the planet Sorgan in "Chapter 4: Sanctuary", a band of mercenaries in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner", and several minor antagonists.

Cast

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=Starring=

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Pedro Pascal{{efn\|Stunts performed by Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder.}} \| Din Djarin / The Mandalorian \| colspan="4" {{CMain}}
Various puppeteers{{efn\|Voiced by David Acord, with effects.}} \| Din Grogu \| colspan="4" {{CMain\|Main}}
Katee Sackhoff \| Bo-Katan Kryze \| {{N/A

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Pedro Pascal{{efn|Stunts performed by Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder.}}

| Din Djarin / The Mandalorian

| colspan="4" {{CMain}}

Various puppeteers{{efn|Voiced by David Acord, with effects.}}

| Din Grogu

| colspan="4" {{CMain|Main}}

Katee Sackhoff

| Bo-Katan Kryze

| {{N/A

}

| {{CRecurring}}

| {{CMain|Main}}

| {{TBA}}

| Steve Blum {{small|(voice)}}

| Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{CMain|Main}}

=Recurring co-stars=

The following cast members have been credited as co-starring in at least two or more episodes within a season.

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Carl Weathers \| Greef Karga \| {{CRecurring\|Recurring}} \| {{cAlso starring\|Featured}} \| {{CRecurring\|Recurring}}
Werner Herzog \| The Client \| {{CRecurring\|Recurring}} \| colspan="2" {{N/A

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Carl Weathers

| Greef Karga

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

Werner Herzog

| The Client

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A

}

| Omid Abtahi

| Penn Pershing

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| Nick Nolte {{small|(voice)}}{{efn|Performed by Misty Rosas.}}

| Kuiil

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Taika Waititi {{small|(voice)}}{{efn|Performed by Rio Hackford}}

| IG-11

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{N/A|}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}{{efn|In season three, Taika Waititi is credited as guest starring.}}

| Gina Carano

| Cara Dune

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Giancarlo Esposito

| Moff Gideon

| colspan="3" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| Emily Swallow

| The Armorer

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}{{efn|In season one, Emily Swallow is credited as guest starring in episodes one and three and as co-starring in episode eight.}}

| {{N/A|}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| Amy Sedaris

| Peli Motto

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| Temuera Morrison

| Boba Fett

| {{cNone|{{small|Body double}}}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Misty Rosas{{efn|Voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.}}

| Frog Lady

| {{cNone|{{small|Body double}}}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Mercedes Varnado

| Koska Reeves

| {{N/A|}}

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| Ming-Na Wen

| Fennec Shand

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Katy M. O'Brian

| Elia Kane

| {{N/A|}}

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}{{efn|In season two, Katy M. O'Brian is credited as guest starring.}}

| Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

| Carson Teva

| {{N/A|}}

| colspan="2" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}{{efn|In season two, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is credited as guest starring.}}

| Simon Kassianides

| Axe Woves

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}

| Tait Fletcher{{efn|Voiced by Jon Favreau (uncredited).}}

| Paz Vizsla

| {{cGuest}}

| {{N/A|}}

| {{CRecurring|Recurring}}{{efn|In season three, Tait Fletcher is credited as guest starring in episodes one, three, four and five and as co-starring in episode seven.}}

=Featured co-stars=

The following cast members have been credited as co-starring in a single episode within a season in which they play a significant role.

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Jake Cannavale \| Toro Calican \| {{cAlso starring\|Featured}} \| colspan="2" {{N/A

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Jake Cannavale

| Toro Calican

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A

}

| Mark Boone Junior

| Ranzar Malk

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Bill Burr

| Migs Mayfeld

| colspan="2" {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Natalia Tena

| Xi'an

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Clancy Brown

| Burg

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Richard Ayoade {{small|(voice)}}

| Q9-0

| colspan="2" {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Ismael Cruz Córdova

| Qin

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| John Leguizamo {{small|(voice)}}

| Gor Koresh

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Timothy Olyphant

| Cobb Vanth

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Titus Welliver

| Imperial Captain

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Horatio Sanz

| Mythrol

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Michael Biehn

| Lang

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Rosario Dawson

| Ahsoka Tano

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Diana Lee Inosanto

| Morgan Elsbeth

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Mark Hamill

| Luke Skywalker

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Ahmed Best

| Kelleran Beq

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| Tim Meadows

| Colonel Tuttle

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| Jack Black

| Captain Bombardier

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| Lizzo

| The Duchess

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

| Christopher Lloyd

| Commissioner Helgait

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cAlso starring|Featured}}

=Recurring guest stars=

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Wesley Kimmel \| Ragnar Vizsla \| colspan="2" {{N/A

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Wesley Kimmel

| Ragnar Vizsla

| colspan="2" {{N/A

}

| {{cRecurring|Recurring}}

| Marti Matulis

| Vane

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cRecurring|Recurring}}

| Nonso Anozie {{small|(voice)}}{{efn|Performed by Carey Jones.}}

| Gorian Shard

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cRecurring|Recurring}}

| Dave Filoni

| Trapper Wolf

| colspan="2" {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{cRecurring|Recurring}}

=Minor guest stars=

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Julia Jones \| Omera \| {{cGuest\|Guest}} \| colspan="2" {{N/A

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! style="width: 200px;" | 2

! style="width: 200px;" | 3

Julia Jones

| Omera

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A

}

| Isla Farris

| Winta

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Asif Ali

| Caben

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Eugene Cordero

| Stoke

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Rio Hackford

| Riot Mar

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Matt Lanter

| Lant Davan

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| Rick Famuyiwa

| Jib Dodger

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| Deborah Chow

| Sash Ketter

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| Wing Tao Chao

| Governor Wing

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Richard Brake

| Valin Hess

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Matthew Wood

| Bib Fortuna

| {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| {{N/A|}}

| Max Lloyd-Jones

| Lieutenant Reed

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| Xander Berkeley

| Gilad Pellaeon

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

| {{cGuest|Guest}}

| Brian Gleeson

| Brendol Hux

| colspan="2" {{N/A|}}

|{{cGuest|Guest}}

Main characters

=Din Djarin / The Mandalorian=

Image:Pedro Pascal by Gage Skidmore.jpg

The Mandalorian, sometimes abbreviated as Mando,{{cite web |last1=Carreira |first1=Rui |title=Strongest Mandalorians of All Time |url=https://instageeked.com/top-15-strongest-mandalorians-of-all-time/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124085220/https://instageeked.com/top-15-strongest-mandalorians-of-all-time/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |website=Instageeked |date=December 21, 2020 |access-date=23 December 2020}} is a sobriquet for Din Djarin, the protagonist of The Mandalorian television series. Introduced as a bounty hunter, he is a member of the Mandalorian culture, as evidenced by his beskar armor and his distinctive helmet,{{Cite news |last=Elvy |first=Craig |date=December 28, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Explained: Real Name, Face Under Mask, Origin & Backstory |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-name-face-story-din-djarin-explained/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213202404/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-name-face-story-din-djarin-explained/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} which he never removes in front of anyone.{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=November 29, 2019 |title=Former Game of Thrones Star Pedro Pascal Is Shining in The Mandalorian |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30056754/who-is-the-mandalorian-pedro-pascal-actor/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208191903/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30056754/who-is-the-mandalorian-pedro-pascal-actor/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019}} He was a "foundling" who was rescued at a young age by the Mandalorians and adopted into their culture prior to the events of the series, after his parents were murdered by Separatist battle droids during the Clone Wars,{{Cite news |last=Trumbone |first=Dave |date=December 27, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Finale Reveals Ties to 'The Clone Wars' and 'Star Wars Rebels' |work=Collider |url=https://collider.com/mandalorian-episode-8-ending-explained/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218172513/https://collider.com/mandalorian-episode-8-ending-explained/ |archive-date=February 18, 2020}} which resulted in his intense hatred of droids.{{Cite news |last=Rosenberg |first=Adam |date=December 27, 2019 |title=5 big takeaways from 'The Mandalorian' Season 1 finale |work=Mashable |url=https://mashable.com/article/mandalorian-chapter-8-explainer-takeaways-season-1-finale/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221180524/https://mashable.com/article/mandalorian-chapter-8-explainer-takeaways-season-1-finale/ |archive-date=February 21, 2020}} In the television series, the Mandalorian encounters a young alien known as "The Child", whom he attempts to protect from a remnant of the now-fallen Galactic Empire.{{Cite news |last=Milner |first=Sarah Bea |date=December 22, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda Learns About Good & Bad In A Powerful Way |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-makes-statement-nature-versus-nurture/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223125659/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-makes-statement-nature-versus-nurture/ |archive-date=December 23, 2019}}

The Mandalorian is portrayed and voiced by Pedro Pascal, and stunt actors Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder perform as body doubles when Pascal is unavailable.{{Cite news |last=Zinski |first=Dan |date=December 10, 2019 |title=Pedro Pascal Doesn't Play The Mandalorian In Every Episode |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-actor-pedro-pascal-not-every-episode/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231165558/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-actor-pedro-pascal-not-every-episode/ |archive-date=December 31, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Pedro Pascal Is the Mandalorian, but That's Not Him Starring in Every Episode |work=IndieWire |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/pedro-pascal-mandalorian-stunt-doubles-1202195863/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406144810/https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/pedro-pascal-mandalorian-stunt-doubles-1202195863/ |archive-date=April 6, 2020}} Pascal has cited Clint Eastwood as an influence on the character, and many comparisons have been drawn between the Mandalorian and Eastwood's Man with No Name.{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=April 14, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian is described as Clint Eastwood in Star Wars |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/14/the-mandalorian-star-wars-celebration/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414231148/https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/14/the-mandalorian-star-wars-celebration/ |archive-date=April 14, 2019}} The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau suggested Pascal watch Akira Kurosawa's samurai films and Eastwood's Spaghetti Westerns as preparation for the role.{{Cite news |last=Keveney |first=Bill |date=November 11, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': How Disney+ 'Star Wars' spinoff amps up Western grit with guns and droids |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2019/11/11/what-to-know-disney-star-wars-spinoff-the-mandalorian/2532565001/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226052613/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2019/11/11/what-to-know-disney-star-wars-spinoff-the-mandalorian/2532565001/ |archive-date=December 26, 2019}} The Mandalorian character and Pascal's performance have been well received by audiences and critics.

=Din Grogu=

Grogu, also known as "The Child" and colloquially referred to by fans and the media as "Baby Yoda", is a young alien of the same species as popular Star Wars character Yoda.{{Cite news |last=Giardina |first=Carolyn |date=December 5, 2019 |title=Why Jon Favreau Chose Baby Yoda: "We Don't Know a Lot of Details About His Species" |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/why-jon-favreau-chose-baby-yoda-we-dont-know-a-lot-details-his-species-1259164 |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206084030/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/why-jon-favreau-chose-baby-yoda-we-dont-know-a-lot-details-his-species-1259164 |archive-date=December 6, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Alexander |first=Bryan |date=January 5, 2020 |title=Golden Globes 2020: 'Mandalorian' creator Jon Favreau explains why Baby Yoda is NOT Yoda |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2020/01/06/golden-globes-baby-yoda-not-yoda-says-mandalorian-jon-favreau/2821497001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200106062818/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2020/01/06/golden-globes-baby-yoda-not-yoda-says-mandalorian-jon-favreau/2821497001/ |archive-date=January 6, 2020}} Although 50 years old, he is still an infant by the standards of his species,{{Cite magazine |last=Dockterman |first=Eliana |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Let's Talk About That Twist in the First Episode of The Mandalorian |magazine=Time |url=https://time.com/5725123/baby-yoda-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200527081425/https://time.com/5725123/baby-yoda-mandalorian/ |archive-date=May 27, 2020}} and although he cannot yet speak, he demonstrates a strong natural ability with The Force.{{Cite news |last=Crouse |first=Megan |date=December 27, 2019 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Baby Yoda Explained |work=Den of Geek |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/star-wars/284398/the-mandalorian-baby-yoda-explained |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226115450/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/star-wars/284398/the-mandalorian-baby-yoda-explained |archive-date=February 26, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Matt |date=December 18, 2019 |title=We Regret to Inform You Baby Yoda Might Be Evil |work=Esquire |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a30272695/evil-baby-yoda-force-choke-the-mandalorian-episode-7/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101112915/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a30272695/evil-baby-yoda-force-choke-the-mandalorian-episode-7/ |archive-date=January 1, 2020}} A remnant of the Galactic Empire led by Moff Gideon is seeking the child to extract its blood for Dr. Pershing's secret experiments; the bounty hunter known as "The Mandalorian" is hired to track Grogu down.{{Cite news |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=December 18, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian episode 7 recap: Baby Yoda reunites with friends and enemies |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-recap-7-the-reckoning-star-wars-baby-yoda-reunites-with-friends-enemies-moff-gideon/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307101938/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-recap-7-the-reckoning-star-wars-baby-yoda-reunites-with-friends-enemies-moff-gideon/ |archive-date=March 7, 2020}} Instead of turning him over, however, the Mandalorian attempts to protect the child from the Imperials. By the end of the first season, the child is adopted into the Mandalorian culture as a "foundling", and the Mandalorian is tasked with reuniting the child with others of his kind.{{Cite news |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian season finale recap: Baby Yoda gets into wild action in episode 8 |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-8-season-finale-recap-redemption-baby-yoda-wild-action-moff-gideon-darksaber/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126202544/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-8-season-finale-recap-redemption-baby-yoda-wild-action-moff-gideon-darksaber/ |archive-date=January 26, 2020}}

The child has been hugely popular with fans and reviewers, becoming the show's breakout character,{{Cite news |last=Casey |first=Henry T. |date=November 21, 2019 |title=Who is Baby Yoda? The Mandalorian{{'s}} Breakout Character Explained |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/baby-yoda-mandalorian-disney-plus.html |url-status=dead |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211031135/https://www.space.com/baby-yoda-mandalorian-disney-plus.html |archive-date=December 11, 2019 }} and the subject of many Internet memes.{{Cite news |last=Asmelash |first=Leah |date=November 23, 2019 |title=People can't stop sharing Baby Yoda memes (and we don't want them to) |work=CNN |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/23/us/baby-yoda-memes-trnd/index.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221183109/https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/23/us/baby-yoda-memes-trnd/index.html |archive-date=February 21, 2020}} The character was conceived by Jon Favreau out of a desire to explore the mystery around Yoda and his species, and was developed in early conversations about the series between Favreau and executive producer Dave Filoni.{{Cite news |last=Keegan |first=Rebecca |date=December 19, 2019 |title=In Baby Yoda, Hollywood Sees Its Past, Present and Meme-able Future |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/baby-yoda-represents-past-present-future-hollywood-1263588 |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230193122/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/baby-yoda-represents-past-present-future-hollywood-1263588 |archive-date=December 30, 2019}} The child is mostly a creation of animatronics and puppetry, although accentuated with computer-generated imagery.{{Cite news |last=Spencer |first=Samuel |date=December 2, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': Show Crew on How They Made 'Baby Yoda' |work=Newsweek |url=https://www.newsweek.com/mandalorian-baby-yoda-child-puppet-cgi-disney-plus-werner-herzog-1474991 |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208002313/https://www.newsweek.com/mandalorian-baby-yoda-child-puppet-cgi-disney-plus-werner-herzog-1474991 |archive-date=December 8, 2019}} He is voiced by sound editor David Acord with the aid of various sound effects.{{cite news |last=Giardina |first=Carolyn |title='Star Wars' Sound Editors on Using Elephant Screams for Battles and Creating Baby Yoda's Voice |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=January 29, 2020 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/star-wars-sound-editors-using-elephant-screams-battles-creating-baby-yodas-voice-1273986 |access-date=February 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221221123/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/star-wars-sound-editors-using-elephant-screams-battles-creating-baby-yodas-voice-1273986 |archive-date=February 21, 2020 |url-status=live }} The Guardian called Baby Yoda "2019's biggest new character",{{Cite news |last=Vasquez |first=Zach |date=December 3, 2019 |title=Big deal, he is: how Baby Yoda became 2019's biggest new character |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/dec/03/baby-yoda-the-mandalorian-star-wars |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209072640/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/dec/03/baby-yoda-the-mandalorian-star-wars |archive-date=December 9, 2019}} and many have described him as a key part in the success of the Disney+ streaming service.{{Cite news |last=Winck |first=Ben |date=January 2, 2020 |title=The massive popularity of Baby Yoda memes highlights just how successful Disney Plus has been, one analyst says |work=Business Insider |url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/baby-yoda-mandalorian-helping-disney-plus-succeed-stock-rosenblatt-says-2020-1-1028792134 |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102235627/https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/baby-yoda-mandalorian-helping-disney-plus-succeed-stock-rosenblatt-says-2020-1-1028792134 |archive-date=January 2, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Alexander |first=Julia |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Baby Yoda is key to the Disney+ takeover |work=The Verge |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/6/20997564/baby-yoda-disney-plus-star-wars-mandalorian-merchandise-stranger-things-game-of-thrones-streaming |url-status=live |access-date=February 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208220254/https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/6/20997564/baby-yoda-disney-plus-star-wars-mandalorian-merchandise-stranger-things-game-of-thrones-streaming |archive-date=December 8, 2019}}

=Bo-Katan Kryze=

Bo-Katan Kryze is a Mandalorian warrior and the former ruler of Mandalore from House Kryze who appears in "Chapter 11: The Heiress" and "Chapter 16: The Rescue". Bo-Katan is portrayed by Katee Sackhoff, who previously voiced the character in animated form in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels.{{cite web |date=November 16, 2020 |first=Stacy |last=Lambe |title='The Mandalorian': Katee Sackhoff on Joining Season 2 as Bo-Katan |url=https://www.etonline.com/the-mandalorian-katee-sackhoff-on-joining-season-2-as-bo-katan-exclusive-156353 |website=Entertainment Tonight }} In the third season, Bo-Katan is credited as a main cast member, the first character other than the Mandalorian and Grogu to be credited as anything other than co-starring.

In "Chapter 11: The Heiress", Bo-Katan and the Nite Owls rescue The Mandalorian and The Child. She introduces herself, revealing her heritage as a Mandalorian, and that Din Djarin's group are zealots who wish to restore ancient Mandalorian traditions. The Mandalorian leaves rejecting their help. Later Bo-Katan and the Nite Owls again rescue The Mandalorian. In return for information he reluctantly agrees to help them seize a shipment of weapons. During the raid Bo-Katan changes plan, deciding to take the whole ship, not just the weapons. When they capture the bridge, Bo-Katan interrogates the head officer, wanting to know about the Dark Saber. Bo-Katan was impressed by the Mandalorian and invites him to join them, but he must continue his quest, so she tells him to go to the forest planet of Corvus, to find the Jedi Ahsoka Tano. In "Chapter 16" Bo-Katan helps The Mandalorian to rescue The Child from Moff Gideon.

In season 3, the Mandalorian sets out on a pilgrimage to the mines of Mandalore and needs Bo-Katan's help. At first she refuses, but when the Mandalorian gets into trouble, he sends Grogu to get her help, and she races to Mandalore and saves him. They find the Living Waters and the Mandalorian bathes in the waters, only to fall into it. Bo-Katan saves him again and as they return to Bo-Katan's home, they are attacked by Imperials and her home is destroyed. The Mandalorian takes her to the Mandalorian hideout, where he delivers proof of his pilgrimage and Bo-Katan is also accepted as she too bathed in the Waters. In the season finale, Bo-Katan becomes the one who reunite all Mandalorians as The Armorer predicted to her.

Recurring characters

Several characters have been featured in more than one episode within a season of The Mandalorian.

=Introduced in season one=

==Greef Karga==

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Greef Karga is a leader of the Bounty Hunters' Guild, who serves as both an ally and adversary to the Mandalorian at different points in the show's first season.{{Cite news |last=Raymond |first=Nicholas |date=January 7, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Greef Karga's Backstory Explained |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-greef-karga-carl-weathers-origin-explained/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108172138/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-greef-karga-carl-weathers-origin-explained/ |archive-date=January 8, 2020}} Operating out of the planet Nevarro, Greef gives assignments to bounty hunters and ensures everyone follows the guild's code. Greef provides the assignment that leads the Mandalorian to meet the Child.{{Cite news |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=November 12, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian premiere recap: Disney Plus show piles up Star Wars mysteries |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-premiere-recap-disney-plus-show-piles-up-star-wars-mysteries/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113155050/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-premiere-recap-disney-plus-show-piles-up-star-wars-mysteries/ |archive-date=November 13, 2019}} When the Mandalorian refuses to turn the Child over to the Imperials, Greef leads a group of bounty hunters in an unsuccessful attempt to take the Child from him. Greef later devises a plan to kill the Mandalorian and return the Child to the Imperials,{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=December 18, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 7 Is an Action-Packed First Half of a 2-Part Finale |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-7-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=January 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110212139/https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-7-review.html |archive-date=January 10, 2020}} but when the Child saves his life, Greef has a change of heart and helps protect him from the Empire while becoming a better man.

In season 2 and onwards, he becomes the Magistrate of Navarro.

In season 3 after the pirate siege on Nevarro and Gorian Shard's death, Karga makes peace with Vizla and his clan as he did with Djarin.

Greef Karga is portrayed by Carl Weathers, whom Jon Favreau knew through the Directors Guild of America. Weathers accepted the part under the condition that he could direct future episodes of The Mandalorian in the second season. Greef was originally to appear only in a handful of episodes, but Favreau and the writers liked the character so much that the part was expanded.{{Cite news |last=Radish |first=Christina |date=October 30, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Creators on the Weekly Release, Choosing Directors, and the 'Star Wars' Holiday Special |work=Collider |url=https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-jon-favreau-dave-filoni-interview/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104211658/https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-jon-favreau-dave-filoni-interview/ |archive-date=January 4, 2020}} Weathers performs his own stunts in the role.{{Cite news |last=Baver |first=Kristin |date=April 14, 2019 |title=SWCC 2019: 9 Things We Learned from The Mandalorian Panel |work=StarWars.com |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/swcc-2019-9-things-we-learned-from-the-mandalorian-panel |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415024016/https://www.starwars.com/news/swcc-2019-9-things-we-learned-from-the-mandalorian-panel |archive-date=April 15, 2019}} The character has received generally positive feedback from fans and reviewers.{{Cite news |last=Pantoja |first=Kevin |date=January 2, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: 10 Best New Star Wars Characters Introduced In The Show, Ranked |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-new-star-wars-characters-disney-plus/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103135900/https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-new-star-wars-characters-disney-plus/ |archive-date=January 3, 2020}}

==The Client==

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The Client is a mysterious and unnamed agent of the Imperial remnant.{{Cite news |last=Alter |first=Rebecca |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Werner Herzog to Jon Favreau: Sorry to This Man |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/werner-herzog-hasnt-seen-star-wars-watches-kardashians.html |url-status=live |access-date=January 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218144339/https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/werner-herzog-hasnt-seen-star-wars-watches-kardashians.html |archive-date=December 18, 2019}} He hires the Mandalorian, as well as several other bounty hunters,{{Cite news |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=January 28, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Reveals Client's Plan for the Child, and We Are Not Having It |work=TVLine |url=https://tvline.com/2019/11/22/the-mandalorian-recap-episode-3-mando-steals-back-baby-yoda/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126031350/https://tvline.com/2019/11/22/the-mandalorian-recap-episode-3-mando-steals-back-baby-yoda/ |archive-date=November 26, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Thorne |first=Will |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Werner Herzog on Why He Didn't Need to See 'Star Wars' Films for 'The Mandalorian' Role |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/werner-herzog-the-mandalorian-star-wars-jon-favreau-disney-plus-1203400810/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122010007/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/werner-herzog-the-mandalorian-star-wars-jon-favreau-disney-plus-1203400810/ |archive-date=November 22, 2019}} to recover the Child on behalf of his superior, Moff Gideon.{{Cite news |last=Hedash |first=Kara |date=December 19, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Reveals REAL Season 1 Villain: Moff Gideon Explained |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-1-villain-moff-gideon-explained/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123174339/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-1-villain-moff-gideon-explained/ |archive-date=January 23, 2020}} The Client does not reveal why he wants the Child, but he orders his colleague, Dr. Pershing, to "extract the necessary material" from him.{{Cite news |last=Colbert |first=Stephen M. |date=November 22, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: What The Empire Wanted With Baby Yoda |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-baby-yoda-empire-scientist-clone-pershing/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127041520/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-baby-yoda-empire-scientist-clone-pershing/ |archive-date=January 27, 2020}} The Mandalorian delivers the Child to the Client,{{Cite news |last=Kain |first=Erik |date=January 28, 2020 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 3 Review: 'Star Wars' Meets 'John Wick |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/11/22/the-mandalorian-episode-3-the-sin-review-star-wars-meets-john-wick/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126024435/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/11/22/the-mandalorian-episode-3-the-sin-review-star-wars-meets-john-wick/ |archive-date=January 26, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Itzkoff |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Itzkoff |date=November 22, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Director: Baby Yoda 'Steals the Show' |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/22/arts/television/the-mandalorian-star-wars-baby-yoda.html |url-status=live |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127044719/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/22/arts/television/the-mandalorian-star-wars-baby-yoda.html |archive-date=January 27, 2020}} but later rescues him back.{{Cite news |last=Thorne |first=Will |date=November 22, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': 5 Burning Questions From Episode 3 |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-3-biggest-questions-baby-yoda-1203413101/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126043022/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-3-biggest-questions-baby-yoda-1203413101/ |archive-date=November 26, 2019}} The Client conspires to recapture the Mandalorian and the Child,{{Cite news |last=Silliman |first=Brian |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Mando and Baby Yoda meet the Moff: Breaking down The Mandalorian Chapter 7 |work=Syfy |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mandalorian-episode-7-recap-baby-yoda-moff |url-status=live |access-date=January 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124225323/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mandalorian-episode-7-recap-baby-yoda-moff |archive-date=January 24, 2020}} but after the Mandalorian returns to him, the Client is shot and killed by death troopers under Gideon's orders.

The Client is portrayed by German film director Werner Herzog, who was recruited for the part by Jon Favreau.{{Cite news |last=Anderton |first=Ethan |date=May 7, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' is "A Phenomenal Achievement" According to Werner Herzog, Who Has Never Seen 'Star Wars' |work=/Film |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/werner-herzog-talks-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127044707/https://www.slashfilm.com/werner-herzog-talks-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=January 27, 2020}} Herzog accepted the role in part to help finance his film Family Romance, LLC (2019).{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Julie |date=May 23, 2019 |title=Why Werner Herzog Really Signed Onto the Star Wars Series The Mandalorian |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/05/werner-herzog-cannes-star-wars-mandalorian-japanese-movie-family-romance-llc |access-date=January 26, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=May 25, 2019 |title=Werner Herzog Joined 'Star Wars' Series for Money to Finance Cannes Movie 'Family Romance, LLC.' |work=IndieWire |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/05/werner-herzog-star-wars-money-finance-family-romance-llc-mandalorian-1202144788/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602034323/https://www.indiewire.com/2019/05/werner-herzog-star-wars-money-finance-family-romance-llc-mandalorian-1202144788/ |archive-date=June 2, 2019}} Herzog was not familiar with Favreau's previous work,{{Cite news |last=Knoop |first=Joseph |date=November 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian's Werner Herzog Has Never Seen a Star Wars Film But He Watches WrestleMania |work=IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/mandalorian-werner-herzog-star-wars-interview-director-actor |url-status=live |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127044710/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/13/mandalorian-werner-herzog-star-wars-interview-director-actor |archive-date=January 27, 2020}} nor had he ever seen a Star Wars film,{{Cite news |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=November 15, 2019 |title=The 'Mandalorian' Moment That Caused Werner Herzog to Call His Bosses "Cowards" |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mandalorian-why-werner-herzog-called-jon-favreau-a-coward-1254941 |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123003024/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mandalorian-why-werner-herzog-called-jon-favreau-a-coward-1254941 |archive-date=November 23, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Slayton |first=Nicholas |date=May 4, 2019 |title=Werner Herzog praises The Mandalorian, admits he's never seen Star Wars |work=Syfy |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/werner-herzog-praises-the-mandalorian-admits-hes-never-seen-star-wars |url-status=live |access-date=January 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507083009/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/werner-herzog-praises-the-mandalorian-admits-hes-never-seen-star-wars |archive-date=May 7, 2019}} but he was impressed with the screenplays and filmmaking style of The Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Hersko |first=Tyler |date=November 14, 2019 |title=Werner Herzog Says 'The Mandalorian' Is 'Cinema Back at Its Best' |work=IndieWire |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/11/mandalorian-premiere-question-answer-1202189729/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218200401/https://www.indiewire.com/2019/11/mandalorian-premiere-question-answer-1202189729/ |archive-date=December 18, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Reimann |first=Tom |date=November 14, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': Werner Herzog Calls the Series "Cinema Back At Its Best" |work=Collider |url=https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-werner-herzog-cinema/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109124826/https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-werner-herzog-cinema/ |archive-date=January 9, 2020}} Herzog strongly urged the show's filmmakers to use puppetry for the Child character and not computer-generated imagery, calling them "cowards" for considering using CGI in its place.{{Cite news |last=Husband |first=Andrew |date=November 26, 2019 |title=When 'The Mandalorian' Considered Replacing Baby Yoda's Puppet With CGI, Werner Herzog Rebuked Them |work=Uproxx |url=https://uproxx.com/tv/werner-herzog-baby-yoda-cowards/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127044708/https://uproxx.com/tv/werner-herzog-baby-yoda-cowards/ |archive-date=January 27, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Lavin |first=Will |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Werner Herzog called out 'Mandalorian' crew for almost replacing Baby Yoda puppet with CGI: "You are cowards" |work=NME |url=https://www.nme.com/news/tv/werner-herzog-mandalorian-baby-yoda-puppet-cgi-you-are-cowards-2579577 |url-status=live |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129021143/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/werner-herzog-mandalorian-baby-yoda-puppet-cgi-you-are-cowards-2579577 |archive-date=November 29, 2019}} The Client character and Herzog's performance have received generally positive reviews from critics.{{Cite news |last=Serba |first=John |date=November 14, 2019 |title=Why Werner Herzog's Participation in 'The Mandalorian' is a Monumental Casting Coup |work=Decider.com |url=https://decider.com/2019/11/14/werner-herzog-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217073250/https://decider.com/2019/11/14/werner-herzog-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=December 17, 2019}}

==Penn Pershing==

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Dr. Penn Pershing is a doctor and scientist affiliated with the Imperial remnant who works with the Client in his attempts to capture the Child.{{Cite news |last=Renfro |first=Kim |date=November 12, 2019 |title=The opening episode of Disney Plus' 'The Mandalorian' ends on a surprising cliffhanger. Here's what you need to know. |work=Insider |url=https://www.insider.com/mandalorian-first-episode-ending-meaning-star-wars-2019-11 |access-date=February 11, 2020}} He has appeared in several episodes of The Mandalorian,{{Cite news |last=Kain |first=Erik |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 6 Recap And Review: 'The Prisoner' Is More 'Star Wars' Gold |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-episode-6-recap-and-review-the-prisoner-is-more-star-wars-gold/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126025529/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-episode-6-recap-and-review-the-prisoner-is-more-star-wars-gold/ |archive-date=January 26, 2020}} starting with the series premiere "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian", in which he is present on an Imperial compound on Nevarro when the Client hires the Mandalorian to track down and deliver the Child.{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=April 14, 2019 |title=Here's what happened in the secret footage of The Mandalorian |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/14/secret-footage-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416053035/https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/14/secret-footage-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=April 16, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Rife |first=Katie |date=April 14, 2019 |title=Jon Favreau unveils footage from The Mandalorian at Star Wars Celebration |work=The A.V. Club |url=https://www.avclub.com/jon-favreau-unveils-footage-from-the-mandalorian-at-sta-1834032622 |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126192621/https://news.avclub.com/jon-favreau-unveils-footage-from-the-mandalorian-at-sta-1834032622 |archive-date=November 26, 2019}} When the Client says he is willing to pay half-price for proof of termination,{{Cite news |last=Bundel |first=Ani |date=November 27, 2019 |title=This 'Mandalorian' Theory About Baby Yoda Is So Important |work=Elite Daily |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/this-mandalorian-theory-about-baby-yoda-is-so-important-19409245 |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222035433/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/this-mandalorian-theory-about-baby-yoda-is-so-important-19409245 |archive-date=February 22, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Ciacoya |first=Ben |date=November 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Hints at the Return of Kamino Cloning |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-hints-at-the-return-of-kamino-cloning/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218165857/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-hints-at-the-return-of-kamino-cloning/ |archive-date=December 18, 2019}} Pershing objects and says the child should be delivered alive.{{Cite news |last=Renfro |first=Kim |date=November 13, 2019 |title=A quick guide to every 'Mandalorian' character you should know |work=Insider |url=https://www.insider.com/mandalorian-character-names-actors-2019-11 |access-date=February 12, 2020}} Pershing appears again in "Chapter 3: The Sin", when the Mandalorian delivers the Child to the Client.{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Matt |date=November 22, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Episode Three Confirms a Theory About Why Baby Yoda Is So Important |work=Esquire |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a29890022/the-mandalorian-episode-3-baby-yoda-clone-theory/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202192735/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a29890022/the-mandalorian-episode-3-baby-yoda-clone-theory/ |archive-date=December 2, 2019}} Later, when discussing the Child, the Client orders Pershing to "extract the necessary material and be done with it", but Pershing again protests, noting their employer has explicitly ordered them to bring the Child back alive.{{Cite news |last=Venable |first=Nick |date=December 18, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: 6 Biggest Questions After Episode 7 |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2487029/the-mandalorian-6-biggest-questions-after-episode-7 |url-status=live |access-date=January 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125162225/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2487029/the-mandalorian-6-biggest-questions-after-episode-7 |archive-date=January 25, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Smail |first=Gretchen |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Is Baby Yoda A Clone? 'The Mandalorian' Gave Fans Another Tiny Hint |work=Bustle |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/is-baby-yoda-a-clone-the-mandalorian-gave-fans-another-tiny-hint-19381972 |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124231211/https://www.bustle.com/p/is-baby-yoda-a-clone-the-mandalorian-gave-fans-another-tiny-hint-19381972 |archive-date=January 24, 2020}} The Mandalorian later returns to the Imperial compound to rescue the child, killing all the stormtroopers there and finding Pershing with the Child, who is sedated and strapped into laboratory equipment. When the Mandalorian threatens Pershing, the scientist pleads for mercy and insists he protected the Child and prevented him from being killed. The Mandalorian takes the Child and leaves Pershing unharmed.{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=November 22, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 3 Sees the Hunter Become the Hunted |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-3-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128121217/https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-3-review.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019}}

Dr. Pershing returns in season two. The Mandalorian witnesses a hologram recording of Pershing, who is providing an update to Moff Gideon on his experiments involving Grogu's blood.{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/article/the-mandalorian-finale-questions-season-3.html |title=19 Big Questions About That Mandalorian Finale |publisher=The Vulture |date=December 18, 2020 |access-date=December 25, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a34739686/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-baby-yoda-moff-gideon-m-count-snoke-clone-explained/ |title=The Mandalorian Explains Why Moff Gideon Experimented on Baby Yoda |publisher=Esquire |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=December 25, 2020}} When the Dark Troopers apprehend Grogu, Gideon instructs his Comms officer to inform Dr. Pershing of Grogu's retrieval. In the season finale, Pershing is captured by the Mandalorian and his companions; he helps his captors infiltrate Gideon's ship to rescue Grogu.{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/article/the-mandalorian-season-2-finale-recap-episode-8-chapter-16-the-rescue.html |title=The Mandalorian Season Finale Recap: Mando and Child |publisher=Vulture |date=December 18, 2020 |access-date=December 25, 2020}}

In season three, Pershing resides on Coruscant after being pardoned and enrolled in an amnesty program by the New Republic. He is surprised to find Elia Kane, Gideon's former communications officer, as a fellow participant in the program, and the two become friends. Kane helps Pershing find a way to surreptitiously continue his cloning research, but reveals herself to be working for the New Republic and betrays him to the authorities. Pershing undergoes a mind-wipe as punishment, but Kane secretly sabotages the procedure, significantly worsening its effect.

Pershing is portrayed by Omid Abtahi, who previously voiced a Mandalorian character named Amis in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=May 2, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': Here's What We Know So Far About the 'Star Wars' Live Action Show |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-what-we-know.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502124912/https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-what-we-know.html |archive-date=May 2, 2019}} Pershing's costume includes a patch on his right arm with an insignia similar to one worn by clones in the cloning facility on the planet Kamino in the prequel film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Star Wars Theory: The Mandalorian's [Spoiler] Is A Clone |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-baby-yoda-clone/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220152219/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-baby-yoda-clone/ |archive-date=December 20, 2019}} This has led to speculation among some fans and writers that Pershing's plans for the Child involve cloning.{{Cite news |last=Chapman |first=Tom |date=November 18, 2019 |title=This Mandalorian theory could have huge consequences for Star Wars canon |work=Digital Spy |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a29829812/mandalorian-yoda-clone/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222035442/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a29829812/mandalorian-yoda-clone/ |archive-date=February 22, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Goslin |first=Austen |date=November 23, 2019 |title=A Star Wars Easter egg may reveal The Mandalorian's endgame for Baby Yoda |work=Polygon |url=https://www.polygon.com/star-wars/2019/11/23/20978396/mandalorian-easter-egg-baby-yoda-kamino-symbol-attack-of-the-clones |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222035436/https://www.polygon.com/star-wars/2019/11/23/20978396/mandalorian-easter-egg-baby-yoda-kamino-symbol-attack-of-the-clones |archive-date=February 22, 2020}} Pershing also wears glasses, making him the first human live-action character in Disney's Star Wars canon to do so. This was contrary to a rule Star Wars creator George Lucas imposed, before selling the franchise to Disney, that no character wear glasses in the Star Wars universe.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Camden |date=January 12, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Breaks One Of George Lucas' Original Star Wars Rules |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-george-lucas-rules-glasses-doctor-pershing/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113134037/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-george-lucas-rules-glasses-doctor-pershing/ |archive-date=January 13, 2020}} Pershing's costume, which also included a grey shirt with white shoulders and a high collar, was ranked eighth on a Screen Rant list of the ten best costumes in the first season of The Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Atkin |first=Jessie |date=January 8, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: 10 of the Best Outfits From Season 1 |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-best-fashion-disney-plus/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109140807/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-best-fashion-disney-plus/ |archive-date=January 9, 2020}} Inverse writer Allie Gemmill called Dr. Pershing an interesting character, particularly due to the mystery behind his possible association with Kamino.{{Cite news |last=Gemmill |first=Allie |date=December 27, 2019 |title=7 questions 'The Mandalorian' still needs to answer in season 2 |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/62017-mandalorian-season-2-release-date-answer-7-questions-baby-yoda-origins-home-planet |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222035432/https://www.inverse.com/article/62017-mandalorian-season-2-release-date-answer-7-questions-baby-yoda-origins-home-planet |archive-date=February 22, 2020}}

==Kuiil==

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Kuiil is an alien of the Ugnaught species, and a former indentured servant of the Galactic Empire.{{Cite news |last=Holman |first=Leo |date=January 2, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Kuiil Was the Series' Best Character – Here's Why |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-kuiil-series-best-character/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103140349/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-kuiil-series-best-character/ |archive-date=January 3, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Hough |first=Q.V. |date=January 5, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Who Plays Kuiil |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-kuiil-actor-nick-nolte/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111025136/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-kuiil-actor-nick-nolte/ |archive-date=January 11, 2020}} He is living in solitude on the planet Arvala-7 when he encounters the Mandalorian, who comes to the planet to find and capture the Child. Kuiil assists him, and then later helps him rebuild his ship when it is dismantled by Jawas.{{Cite news |last=Caicoya |first=Ben |date=December 28, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Suffers Heartbreaking Losses in the Season 1 Finale |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-season-1-finale-deaths/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229140722/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-season-1-finale-deaths/ |archive-date=December 29, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=November 15, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 2 Is Fun, But Falls a Little Short |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-2-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=January 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115234800/https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-2-review.html |archive-date=November 15, 2019}} Kuiil also rebuilds the bounty hunter droid IG-11 after the Mandalorian destroys him.{{Cite news |last=Kain |first=Erik |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' Episode 7 Recap And Review: 'The Reckoning' Is The Best Episode Yet |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/18/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-7-recap-and-review-the-best-episode-yet/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222175408/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/18/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-7-recap-and-review-the-best-episode-yet/ |archive-date=December 22, 2019}} Kuiil and IG-11 later join the Mandalorian on a mission to protect the Child from the Imperial remnant on the planet Nevarro, where Kuiil is shot and killed by Imperial Scout Troopers while attempting to bring the Child to safety.

Kuiil is voiced by Nick Nolte, who completed his recordings for all the character's dialogue in a single afternoon.{{Cite news |date=December 20, 2018 |title=Star Wars May Have Given Nick Nolte A Very Surprising Character In The Mandalorian |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2463911/star-wars-may-have-given-nick-nolte-a-very-surprising-character-in-the-mandalorian |url-status=live |access-date=January 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223030723/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2463911/star-wars-may-have-given-nick-nolte-a-very-surprising-character-in-the-mandalorian |archive-date=December 23, 2018}} Kuiil's on-set performance was done by Misty Rosas,{{Cite news |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=December 30, 2019 |title=Star Wars: The Mandolorian [sic] Fans Are Giving it Up for the Real Heroes of the Show |work=Comicbook.com |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/2019/12/30/star-wars-the-mandalorian-real-heroes-stunt-doubles/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231155423/https://comicbook.com/starwars/2019/12/30/star-wars-the-mandalorian-real-heroes-stunt-doubles/ |archive-date=December 31, 2019}}{{Cite podcast |url=https://soundcloud.com/theinterestingpodcast/ep-108-misty-rosas |title=Ep. 108 Misty Rosas |publisher=The Interesting Podcast |last=Rosas |first=Misty |date=January 21, 2020 |time=51:24–52:02 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |quote="The weight of it, because you didn't see it, I think, all the time, but the backpack I wore, that was filled form top to bottom with all of the animatronics. And they had wires right behind my neck so they would definitely, they would spread them out for me so I would have a little bit of motion. And then on each side, those pockets, which were pretty big, those were batteries. So the weight of him rode on my shoulders. So it was again a lot of core strength, so just pull the belly in."}} who during filming wore a face mask brought to life through animatronics and puppetry, with its electronics and wires concealed in the backpack and pockets of Kuiil's costume. Kuiil has been received positively by reviewers and fans alike.{{Cite news |last=Gatollari |first=Mustafa |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Nick Nolte Plays Kuiil in 'The Mandalorian' and He's One of the Best Parts of the Show |work=Distractify |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/who-is-kuiil-the-mandalorian |url-status=live |access-date=January 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114161643/https://www.distractify.com/p/who-is-kuiil-the-mandalorian |archive-date=November 14, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Prudom |first=Laura |date=January 15, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Episode 8 Review |work=IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/27/the-mandalorian-episode-8-review-season-1-finale |url-status=live |access-date=January 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231092350/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/27/the-mandalorian-episode-8-review-season-1-finale |archive-date=December 31, 2019}} Several critics have called him the best character on the show,{{Cite news |last=Plante |first=Corey |date=November 18, 2019 |title=Nick Nolte's 'Mandalorian' character isn't a jerk – he's brilliant. I have spoken. |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/61012-the-mandalorian-nick-nolte-s-kuill-is-better-than-baby-yoda |access-date=January 23, 2020}} and his signature line "I have spoken" became one of the better-known and best-liked lines of dialogue from the series.{{Cite news |last=Evans |first=Kiki |date=January 23, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Characters Sorted Into Their Hogwarts Houses |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-star-wars-mandalorian-characters-sorted-hogwarts-houses/ |access-date=January 23, 2020}}

==IG-11==

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IG-11 is a bounty hunter droid who initially attempts to capture and kill the Child,{{Cite magazine |last=Kirby |first=Meaghan |date=November 12, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian series premiere recap: The Mandalorian embarks on a dangerous assignment |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url=https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-series-premiere/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211031145/https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-series-premiere/ |archive-date=December 11, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Hough |first=Q.V. |date=January 2, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Who Plays IG-11 |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-ig11-actor-voice-taika-waititi/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103135412/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-ig11-actor-voice-taika-waititi/ |archive-date=January 3, 2020}} but is later reprogrammed to become its nurse and protector.{{Cite news |last=Carbone |first=Gina |date=January 13, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian's Taika Waititi Calls His IG-11 'The Hero Of The Entire Season' |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2488421/the-mandalorian-taika-waititi-calls-his-character-ig-11-the-hero-of-the-entire-season |url-status=live |access-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114023214/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2488421/the-mandalorian-taika-waititi-calls-his-character-ig-11-the-hero-of-the-entire-season |archive-date=January 14, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=December 27, 2019 |title=IG-11 Is Now Many Star Wars Fans' Favorite Droid After The Mandalorian Finale |work=Comicbook.com |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/2019/12/27/star-wars-the-mandalorian-ig-11-fan-reactions/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228125819/https://comicbook.com/starwars/2019/12/27/star-wars-the-mandalorian-ig-11-fan-reactions/ |archive-date=December 28, 2019}} The Mandalorian first encounters IG-11 when both attempt to collect the bounty on the Child. They work together to extract the Child from a gang of mercenaries,{{Cite news |last=Komonibo |first=Ineye |date=November 15, 2019 |title=What's Up With The Mandalorian's Bounty Hunting Droid & That Big Episode 1 Twist? |work=Refinery29 |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8741465/mandalorian-bounty-hunter-droid-ig-11-voice-actor-episodes |url-status=live |access-date=January 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116174825/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8741465/mandalorian-bounty-hunter-droid-ig-11-voice-actor-episodes |archive-date=November 16, 2019}} but when IG-11 tries to kill the Child, the Mandalorian instead shoots and kills the droid.{{Cite news |last=Hussain |first=Humza |date=January 14, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Taika Waititi Wants Fans To Petition To Bring Back IG-11 |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-2-ig11-return-petition-taika-waititi/ |access-date=January 14, 2020}} IG-11's remains are recovered by Kuiil, who repairs and reprograms him.{{Cite news |last=Thorne |first=Will |date=December 18, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': 5 Burning Questions From 'The Reckoning' |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-7-questions-baby-yoda-1203446445/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102115528/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-7-questions-baby-yoda-1203446445/ |archive-date=January 2, 2020}} The droid later joins the Mandalorian on a mission to Nevarro to protect the Child from the Imperial remnant,{{Cite news |last=Kane |first=Alex |date=December 18, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian recap: Chapter 7 'The Reckoning' |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2019/12/18/mandalorian-recap-chapter-7-the-reckoning-disney-plus/2686077001/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114203021/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2019/12/18/mandalorian-recap-chapter-7-the-reckoning-disney-plus/2686077001/ |archive-date=January 14, 2020}} and though the Mandalorian does not initially trust him,{{Cite news |last=Bundel |first=Ani |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Is Kuiil Really Dead On 'The Mandalorian'? Things Don't Look Good |work=Elite Daily |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/is-kuiil-really-dead-on-the-mandalorian-things-dont-look-good-19494702 |url-status=live |access-date=January 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219143603/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/is-kuiil-really-dead-on-the-mandalorian-things-dont-look-good-19494702 |archive-date=December 19, 2019}} IG-11 ultimately sacrifices his own life to protect the Child and his allies.{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 1's Ending Explained (In Detail) |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-1-ending-explained-darksaber-future/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228131503/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-1-ending-explained-darksaber-future/ |archive-date=December 28, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Outlaw |first=Kofi |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian Meme Puts IG-11 on the High Ground Over Anakin Skywalker |work=Comicbook.com |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/06/star-wars-mandalorian-ig-11-anakin-skywalker-revenge-sith-high-ground-memes/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200106215922/https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/06/star-wars-mandalorian-ig-11-anakin-skywalker-revenge-sith-high-ground-memes/ |archive-date=January 6, 2020}} In the season 3 finale, IG-11 is finally rebuilt and becomes new marshal of Nevarro.

IG-11 is voiced by Taika Waititi,{{Cite news |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 1 Finale Cast Guide: Returning Characters & Cameos |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-1-finale-cast-character-cameo-guide/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228131744/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-1-finale-cast-character-cameo-guide/ |archive-date=December 28, 2019}} who was offered the part by Jon Favreau based on their work together on Marvel films. Rio Hackford provides the motion-capture for IG-11.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/rio-hackford-dead-mandalorian-1235233527/|title=Rio Hackford, Club Owner and Actor, Dies at 52|first=Pat|last=Saperstein|work=Variety|date=April 15, 2022|access-date=April 16, 2022}} Waititi said he tried to create a voice that lacked human emotion while still maintaining some semblance of humanity,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVxXE0qN38I |title=The Mandalorian: Taika Waititi on Finding the Voice of IG-11 – D23 2019 |date=August 23, 2019 |last=Waititi, Taika |publisher=IGN |time=0:11–0:26 |access-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825063603/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVxXE0qN38I |archive-date=August 25, 2019 |quote=It was actually really hard. It was really hard, guys, to find that robot voice. Because you've got to take away personality and emotion, but it can't be completely devoid, so it's really a subtle little thing there. |medium=YouTube |url-status=live}} describing it as a cross between Siri and HAL 9000.{{Cite news |last=Gallagher |first=Caitlin |date=November 11, 2019 |title=IG-11 From 'The Mandalorian' Is A New, Bounty Hunting Droid In The Expanded Universe |work=Bustle |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/ig-11-from-the-mandalorian-is-a-new-bounty-hunting-droid-in-the-expanded-universe-19310297 |url-status=live |access-date=January 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228074014/https://www.bustle.com/p/ig-11-from-the-mandalorian-is-a-new-bounty-hunting-droid-in-the-expanded-universe-19310297 |archive-date=December 28, 2019}}{{Cite magazine |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=September 5, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian unmasked: 'We did things no Star Wars fan has ever seen' |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/09/05/inside-the-mandalorian-star-wars/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905185539/https://ew.com/tv/2019/09/05/inside-the-mandalorian-star-wars/ |archive-date=September 5, 2019}} IG-11 was mistaken for the Star Wars bounty hunter IG-88 when first unveiled due to the resemblance between the two characters. IG-11 has been received positively by reviewers and fans alike, with some calling him one of the best droids in the franchise.

==The Armorer==

The Armorer is the leader of a tribe of Mandalorian warriors on Nevarro, which includes the show's title character. She provides spiritual guidance for the clan, and forges and repairs their armor,{{Cite news |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=November 22, 2019 |title=The Armorer: Unmasking The Mandalorian{{'}}s Mysterious Blacksmith |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/the-armorer-the-mandalorian-emily-swallow |url-status=live |access-date=January 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205124950/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/the-armorer-the-mandalorian-emily-swallow |archive-date=December 5, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Babu |first=Armaan |date=December 2, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' star Emily Swallow talks about The Armorer and importance of keeping traditions of Mandalore alive |work=MEA Worldwide |url=https://meaww.com/emily-swallow-interview-armorer-mandalorian-disney |access-date=February 8, 2020}} including a new set of armor she makes for the Mandalorian. In the first season finale "Chapter 8: Redemption", the Armorer instructs the Mandalorian to watch over and protect the Child,{{Cite news |last=Whalen |first=Andrew |date=December 31, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Season 2: Release Date, Gamorreans and Everything Else We Know |work=Newsweek |url=https://www.newsweek.com/mandalorian-season-2-release-date-plot-gamorreans-cast-director-episodes-1479892 |url-status=live |access-date=February 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115080619/https://www.newsweek.com/mandalorian-season-2-release-date-plot-gamorreans-cast-director-episodes-1479892 |archive-date=January 15, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Kain |first=Erik |date=December 27, 2019 |title=Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' Episode 8 Recap And Review: A Terrific Season Finale |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/27/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-8-recap-and-review-a-terrific-season-finale/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229033605/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/27/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-8-recap-and-review-a-terrific-season-finale/ |archive-date=December 29, 2019}} and to reunite the Child with others of his own kind. The character was partially inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa, as well as the history and culture of the samurai, particularly in the character's deliberately paced movement and aura of authority.{{Cite news |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=January 24, 2020 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian Star Emily Swallow Calls Season 2 "Unexpected" |work=Comicbook.com |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/24/star-wars-mandalorian-season-2-unexpected-disney-plus-emily-swallow/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125135815/https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/24/star-wars-mandalorian-season-2-unexpected-disney-plus-emily-swallow/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}}

The Armorer is portrayed by Emily Swallow, who provides both the character's voice and live-action performance,{{Cite news |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=January 22, 2020 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian's Emily Swallow on Bringing The Armorer to Life |work=Comicbook.com |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/22/star-wars-the-mandalorian-armorer-process-emily-swallow/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126184845/https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/22/star-wars-the-mandalorian-armorer-process-emily-swallow/ |archive-date=January 26, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Dela Cruz |first=Judith Anne |date=January 23, 2020 |title=Emily Swallow Says She Did All of The Armorer's Scenes in The Mandalorian Except One |work=Epicstream |url=https://epicstream.com/news/JudithAnneDelaCruz/Emily-Swallow-Says-She-Did-All-Her-Scenes-in-The-Mandalorian-Except-One |url-status=live |access-date=February 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200722231300/http://epicstream.com/news/JudithAnneDelaCruz/Emily-Swallow-Says-She-Did-All-Her-Scenes-in-The-Mandalorian-Except-One |archive-date=July 22, 2020 }} while her stunts are performed by Lauren Mary Kim. When Swallow auditioned for the role, she knew little about the character and did not know it was for a Star Wars series. Aspects of The Mandalorian director Deborah Chow's personality influenced Swallow's portrayal of the character.{{Cite news |last=Crouse |first=Megan |date=January 2, 2020 |title=Star Wars: 9 Unanswered Questions in The Mandalorian |work=Den of Geek |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/285142/star-wars-the-mandalorian-plot-holes-questions |url-status=live |access-date=February 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103140516/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/285142/star-wars-the-mandalorian-plot-holes-questions |archive-date=January 3, 2020}} Kim's combat style in the Armorer's fight scenes was inspired by the Filipino martial art known as Kali. The Armorer has been received positively by fans and reviewers alike, and has been described as a fan favorite.{{Cite news |date=January 16, 2020 |title="The Mandalorian" Actress Talks About Playing the Armorer |work=News 13 |url=https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/entertainment/2020/01/16/-the-mandalorian--actress-talks-about-playing-the-armorer |url-status=live |access-date=February 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117212619/https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/entertainment/2020/01/16/-the-mandalorian--actress-talks-about-playing-the-armorer |archive-date=January 17, 2020}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhF4wSSNM_Y |title='The Mandalorian': Emily Swallow AKA The Armorer Wanted To Snuggle Baby Yoda! |date=January 14, 2020 |time=1:19–1:35 |access-date=February 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306182739/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhF4wSSNM_Y |archive-date=March 6, 2020 |quote=Your character in particular has just become such a fan favorite, but I will say there are so many people on the Internet that are begging, begging to see more of the Armorer in season two. |author-last=Jordan |author-first=Alana |work=MEA Worldwide |medium=YouTube |url-status=live}}

==Cara Dune==

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Cara Dune is a former Rebel shock trooper from Alderaan who became a mercenary after the fall of the Empire.{{Cite news |last=Pham |first=Danny |date=December 31, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: 10 Most Interesting Characters In Season 1 |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-disney-characters-best-most-interesting-season-one/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101130131/https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-disney-characters-best-most-interesting-season-one/ |archive-date=January 1, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Gramuglia |first=Anthony |date=April 14, 2019 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Gina Carano Explains Her Character |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-gina-carano-character/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420042731/https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-gina-carano-character/ |archive-date=April 20, 2019}} Originally from Alderaan,{{Cite news |last=Plante |first=Corey |date=December 27, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' finale Easter egg explains why Cara Dune hates the Empire |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/62020-mandalorian-spoilers-episode-8-finale-easter-egg-cara-dune-alderaan |access-date=January 18, 2020}} Cara is a highly trained warrior and skilled battle tactician.{{Cite news |last=Elvy |first=Craig |date=November 29, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Every Star Wars Easter Egg In Episode 4 |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-episode-4-star-wars-easter-eggs/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223052755/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-episode-4-star-wars-easter-eggs/ |archive-date=December 23, 2019}}{{Cite magazine |date=January 14, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Is the Only Smart Soldier in the Star Wars Galaxy |magazine=Wired |url=https://www.wired.com/story/mandalorian-star-wars-soldier-tactics/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115192603/https://www.wired.com/story/mandalorian-star-wars-soldier-tactics/ |archive-date=January 15, 2020}} She harbors an intense hatred for the Galactic Empire, and is having trouble readjusting to post-war life.{{Cite news |last=Baver |first=Kristin |date=November 8, 2019 |title=Everything We Know About The Mandalorian So Far |work=StarWars.com |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/everything-we-know-about-the-mandalorian |url-status=live |access-date=January 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218101204/https://www.starwars.com/news/everything-we-know-about-the-mandalorian |archive-date=December 18, 2019}} Cara first encounters the Mandalorian on the planet Sorgan, where they work together to protect a local village from raiders.{{Cite news |last=Robinson |first=Joanna |date=November 29, 2019 |title=Why The Mandalorian Star Gina Carano Thought She Was Playing a Wookiee |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/the-mandalorian-gina-carano-cara-dune-costume-still-watching-interview |url-status=live |access-date=January 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191201230539/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/the-mandalorian-gina-carano-cara-dune-costume-still-watching-interview |archive-date=December 1, 2019}} He later recruits her to help protect the Child from the Imperial remnant.{{Cite news |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Baby Yoda is Going to Hurt Someone |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/12/the-mandalorian-chapter-7-recap |access-date=January 17, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=White |first=Brett |date=December 18, 2020 |title='The Mandalorian' on Disney+: 5 Things You May Have Missed in Chapter 7 |work=Decider.com |url=https://decider.com/2019/12/18/the-mandalorian-chapter-7-easter-eggs/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110064117/https://decider.com/2019/12/18/the-mandalorian-chapter-7-easter-eggs/ |archive-date=January 10, 2020}}

Cara is portrayed by former mixed martial artist Gina Carano, for whom Favreau specifically created the character, without auditioning any other actresses.{{Cite news |last=Davids |first=Brian |date=December 3, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Star Gina Carano on Cara Dune's Secret Backstory |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mandalorian-gina-carano-cara-dunes-secret-history-1259402 |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204175839/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mandalorian-gina-carano-cara-dunes-secret-history-1259402 |archive-date=December 4, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Hedash |first=Kara |date=December 1, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Cara Dune Backstory (& Possible Future) Explained |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-cara-dune-backstory-rebellion-show-future-explained/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202144956/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-cara-dune-backstory-rebellion-show-future-explained/ |archive-date=December 2, 2019}} Favreau sought to create a powerful and independent character, but one different from Princess Leia or other strong Star Wars female characters. Carano performed many of her own stunts,{{Cite news |last=Rorke |first=Robert |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Which actors from Disney+'s 'The Mandalorian' did their own stunts? |work=New York Post |url=https://nypost.com/2019/11/11/which-actors-from-disneys-the-mandalorian-did-their-own-stunts/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105095323/https://nypost.com/2019/11/11/which-actors-from-disneys-the-mandalorian-did-their-own-stunts/ |archive-date=January 5, 2020}} and she credits Bryce Dallas Howard, who directed the character's first appearance in "Chapter 4: Sanctuary", with helping translate the character from the script to the screen. Cara has been received positively by reviewers and fans, and has been described as a feminist role model. Some critics called her unique even among the Star Wars franchise's female characters due to her physicality and combat skills.{{Cite news |last=Luchini |first=Olivia |date=December 14, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian's Cara Dune Is the Feminist Badass We Needed From Star Wars |work=PopSugar |url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/why-cara-dune-is-feminist-star-wars-icon-46978992 |url-status=live |access-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214132733/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/why-cara-dune-is-feminist-star-wars-icon-46978992 |archive-date=December 14, 2019}}

==Peli Motto==

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Peli Motto is a mechanic who manages a spaceport on Tatooine and is featured in "Chapter 5: The Gunslinger", "Chapter 9: The Marshal" and "Chapter 10: The Passenger".{{Cite news |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=December 7, 2019 |title=Amy Sedaris cuddles Baby Yoda in new episode of The Mandalorian |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/12/the-mandalorian-chapter-5-boba-fett |access-date=February 18, 2020}} The Mandalorian hires her to repair his ship, and she also comes to take care of the Child.{{Cite news |last1=VanArendonk |first1=Kathryn |last2=McHenry |first2=Jackson |last3=Chaney |first3=Jen |date=December 27, 2019 |title=Just the Baby Yoda Parts of The Mandalorian |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/baby-yoda-gifs-the-mandalorian.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223012553/https://www.vulture.com/article/baby-yoda-gifs-the-mandalorian.html |archive-date=February 23, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=December 7, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian episode 5 recap: Baby Yoda travels to an iconic planet |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-5-the-gunslinger-recap-baby-yoda-travels-to-an-iconic-planet/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215052741/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-5-the-gunslinger-recap-baby-yoda-travels-to-an-iconic-planet/ |archive-date=February 15, 2020}} The bounty hunter Toro Calican briefly takes Peli and the Child as hostages in an unsuccessful attempt to abduct the Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=December 6, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 5 Visits a Well-Known World in the 'Star Wars' Universe |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-5-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227052504/https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-5-review.html |archive-date=December 27, 2019}} When the Mandalorian returns to Tatooine in search of another rumored to be there, Peli guides him to Mos Pelgo, where he finds Cobb Vanth with Boba Fett's armor. She later gives him the task of taking the Frog Lady to Trask, where her husband knows other Mandalorians' whereabouts.

Peli is portrayed by actress and comedian Amy Sedaris,{{Cite news |last=Paskin |first=Willa |date=December 12, 2019 |title=The TV Club, 2019 |work=Slate |url=https://slate.com/culture/2019/12/tv-club-2019-mandalorian-baby-yoda.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218052724/https://slate.com/culture/2019/12/tv-club-2019-mandalorian-baby-yoda.html |archive-date=February 18, 2020}} who had previously worked with The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau on the film Elf (2003).{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Amy Sedaris Made the Latest Comedy Cameo in The Mandalorian |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30147473/the-mandalorian-amy-sedaris-peli-motto/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219035546/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30147473/the-mandalorian-amy-sedaris-peli-motto/ |archive-date=February 19, 2020}} Sedaris said she enjoyed working with the animatronic Child puppet, which she said made everyone on the set happy: "The minute you looked into Baby Yoda's eyes you just got lost." The character and Sedaris' performance drew acclaim from fans and reviewers,{{efn|Sean Keane of CNET said Sedaris was "excellent" as Peli, writing that she "oozes charisma" and displayed general warmth in her scenes with the Child. Vulture writer Jackson McHenry said the character was effective because she bears similarities to Sedaris' real-life persona, including her "semi-ironic detachment and amusement". Keith Phipps, also of Vulture, said Peli was a multifaceted character, showing sympathy for the Child while simultaneously appearing shrewd and vaguely threatening while negotiating with the Mandalorian. Jason Wiese of CinemaBlend described Peli as "joyously funny" and said she would enjoy seeing a spin-off series focusing specifically on her.{{Cite news |last=Wiese |first=Jason |date=February 17, 2020 |title=5 Mandalorian Star Wars Spin-Off TV Shows We'd Love To See |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2490158/mandalorian-star-wars-spin-off-tv-shows-wed-love-to-see |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220025130/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2490158/mandalorian-star-wars-spin-off-tv-shows-wed-love-to-see |archive-date=February 20, 2020}} Rachel Leishman of The Mary Sue said she loved Sedaris' appearance, saying the actress brought "the Amy Sedaris energy we know and love" to the part.{{Cite news |last=Leishman |first=Rachel |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Amy Sedaris on The Mandalorian Made Everyone Lose Their Minds |work=The Mary Sue |url=https://www.themarysue.com/amy-sedaris-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225100227/https://www.themarysue.com/amy-sedaris-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=December 25, 2019}} Gizmodo writer Germain Lussier called Sedaris' casting another example of the "kind of odd, yet wonderful intersection of Star Wars and comedy" prevalent in The Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=December 6, 2019 |title=The Latest Mandalorian Had Maybe a Little Too Much Fan Service for Its Own Good |work=Gizmodo |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-latest-mandalorian-had-maybe-a-little-too-much-fan-1840243870 |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220220429/https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-latest-mandalorian-had-maybe-a-little-too-much-fan-1840243870 |archive-date=December 20, 2019}} Many fans and reviewers complimented Peli Motto's wig,{{Cite news |last=Phipps |first=Keith |date=December 6, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Recap: Bounty Flaw |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-recap-episode-5-the-gunslinger.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206195215/https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-recap-episode-5-the-gunslinger.html |archive-date=December 6, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Enlow |first=Courtney |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Chosen One of the Day: Amy Sedaris, the Momdalorian |work=Syfy Wire |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/chosen-one-of-the-day-amy-sedaris-the-momdalorian |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219041047/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/chosen-one-of-the-day-amy-sedaris-the-momdalorian |archive-date=February 19, 2020}} while others said her hair and jumpsuit-like costume bore similarities to Alien franchise protagonist Ellen Ripley.{{Cite news |last=Bundel |first=Ani |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Who Is Amy Sedaris' 'Mandalorian' Character? She Looks Familiar |work=Elite Daily |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/who-is-amy-sedaris-mandalorian-character-she-looks-familiar-19435305 |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220025125/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/who-is-amy-sedaris-mandalorian-character-she-looks-familiar-19435305 |archive-date=February 20, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=VanArendonk |first=Kathryn |date=January 3, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Doesn't Care About Diapers |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/the-mandalorian-parenting-fatherhood-archetype.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107030832/https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/the-mandalorian-parenting-fatherhood-archetype.html |archive-date=January 7, 2020}} Peli Motto was in included Vulture{{'}}s list of the show's 15 best cameo appearances from season one, and her costume was ranked fifth on a Screen Rant list of the ten best costumes in the first season of The Mandalorian.|group="nb"}} so much so that Sedaris became a trending topic on Twitter after the episode first became available.{{Cite news |last=Gaindo |first=Brian |date=December 13, 2019 |title=We Asked Amy Sedaris About Baby Yoda Because How Could We Not |work=BuzzFeed |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/we-talked-to-amy-sedaris-about-baby-yoda-and-the-holidays |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219035547/https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/we-talked-to-amy-sedaris-about-baby-yoda-and-the-holidays |archive-date=February 19, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Prahl |first=Amanda |date=December 9, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Twitter Has Decided Amy Sedaris Holding Baby Yoda Is the Best Part of 2019 |work=PopSugar |url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/reactions-to-amy-sedaris-on-mandalorian-46990071 |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219031319/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/reactions-to-amy-sedaris-on-mandalorian-46990071 |archive-date=February 19, 2020}}

Peli appears in the fifth episode of The Book of Boba Fett, "Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian". Peli has kept her shop open and gains additional help from Jawas who bring her pieces of scrap. She helps customize an anabolic starfighter for Din Djarin, which he later uses. The episode also reveals that Peli dated a Jawa at some point before the events of The Mandalorian. She refers to the Jawa she dated as "furry".

==Paz Vizsla==

Paz Vizsla is one of the warriors in the Mandalorian tribe on Nevarro. Strong and physically imposing,{{Cite news |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=November 22, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Episode Three Easter Eggs: Life Day, Iron Man, Princess Leia, and More |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/the-mandalorian-episode-three-recap |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205125237/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/the-mandalorian-episode-three-recap |archive-date=December 5, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Kleinman |first=Jake |date=February 5, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Season 2 could bring back this fan-favorite for a spinoff, Disney hints |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/mandalorian-season-2-release-date-theory-spinoff-cast |access-date=February 12, 2020}} he is a heavy infantry fighter.{{Cite news |last=Anderton |first=Ethan |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Awesome New 'The Mandalorian' Character That Isn't Baby Yoda Is Getting a 'Star Wars' Black Series Figure |work=/Film |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/new-the-mandalorian-action-figure/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225211028/https://www.slashfilm.com/new-the-mandalorian-action-figure/ |archive-date=December 25, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=November 29, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 4 is a Nod to a Classic Western Movie Trope |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-4-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204024250/https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-4-review.html |archive-date=December 4, 2019}} He appears in the episode "Chapter 3: The Sin", where he initially quarrels with the Mandalorian for working with the Empire,{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Jon Favreau's Mandalorian Episode 3 Cameo Confirmed |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/jon-favreau-star-wars-mandalorian-episode-3-cameo/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220195214/https://screenrant.com/jon-favreau-star-wars-mandalorian-episode-3-cameo/ |archive-date=December 20, 2019}} but later comes to his assistance when the Mandalorian is being attacked.{{Cite news |last=Girolamo |first=Dan |date=January 3, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Who Plays Paz Vizla (Under The Armor) |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-paz-vizla-actor-tait-fletcher/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104153205/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-paz-vizla-actor-tait-fletcher/ |archive-date=January 4, 2020}}

In the first season of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, Paz Vizsla is voiced by an uncredited Jon Favreau,{{Cite magazine |last=Dockterman |first=Eliana |date=December 28, 2019 |title=Jason Sudeikis' Stormtrooper Punched Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian Finale and Fans Are Not Pleased |magazine=Time |url=https://time.com/5756141/jason-sudeikis-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105085308/https://time.com/5756141/jason-sudeikis-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=January 5, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Gates |first=Christopher |date=January 29, 2020 |title=Why Star Wars: The Clone Wars' final season will blow everyone away |work=Looper |url=https://www.looper.com/185717/why-star-wars-the-clone-wars-final-season-will-blow-everyone-away/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130152654/https://www.looper.com/185717/why-star-wars-the-clone-wars-final-season-will-blow-everyone-away/ |archive-date=January 30, 2020}} who previously voiced a similarly named Mandalorian warlord named Pre Vizsla on the series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Stunt performer and former mixed martial artist Tait Fletcher was the live-action body double for Paz Vizsla.

==Fennec Shand==

Image:Ming-Na Wen by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg is portrayed by Ming-Na Wen, and is the first major Star Wars villain character portrayed by an Asian actress.]]

Fennec Shand is an assassin and mercenary for the galaxy's top crime syndicates,{{Cite news |last=Gemmill |first=Allie |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Is Fennec Shand really dead? 'Mandalorian' Episode 5 clues suggest otherwise |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/61522-mandalorian-episode-5-fennec-shand-alive-dead-spoilers-theory |url-status=live |access-date=February 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222202138/https://www.inverse.com/article/61522-mandalorian-episode-5-fennec-shand-alive-dead-spoilers-theory |archive-date=February 22, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=November 4, 2019 |title=First Look: Ming-Na Wen's Star Wars Assassin From The Mandalorian |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/ming-na-wen-the-mandalorian-star-wars-fennec-shand |url-status=live |access-date=February 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123011358/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/ming-na-wen-the-mandalorian-star-wars-fennec-shand |archive-date=November 23, 2019}} who is sought by Toro Calican for his first bounty hunting assignment. Calican catches Fennec with assistance from the Mandalorian. When Fennec tries to convince Toro to free her so they could capture the Mandalorian and deliver him to the Bounty Hunters' Guild, Toro instead kills Fennec and seeks to capture the Mandalorian himself. Her body is later approached by an unidentified character.

It is later revealed that this character was Boba Fett, who patched her up with some cybernetics. In "Chapter 14: The Tragedy", Fennec accompanied Boba Fett to Tython in order to reclaim his armor from the Mandalorian's ship. During a standoff with the Mandalorian, the three of them come under attack by the stormtroopers dispatched by Moff Gideon. Fennec managed to decimate some stormtroopers, which also involved sending a boulder into their machine gun. When the Dark Troopers make off with Grogu and the Razor Crest is destroyed, Fennec and Boba Fett declare themselves in the Mandalorian's debt and agree to help him rescue Grogu.

Portrayed by actress Ming-Na Wen,{{Cite news |last=Reichert |first=Corinne |date=November 4, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian release schedule on Disney Plus has leaked |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-release-schedule-on-disney-plus-has-leaked/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109224950/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-release-schedule-on-disney-plus-has-leaked/ |archive-date=January 9, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Cast: Every Character and Cameo in Season 1 |work=IGN |url=https://sea.ign.com/star-wars-tv-series/156188/feature/the-mandalorian-cast-every-character-and-cameo-in-season-1 |url-status=live |access-date=February 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226090707/https://sea.ign.com/star-wars-tv-series/156188/feature/the-mandalorian-cast-every-character-and-cameo-in-season-1 |archive-date=February 26, 2020}} Fennec Shand is the first major Star Wars villain character portrayed by an Asian actress. Elements of the character's personality were inspired by characteristics of the fennec fox, including its trickiness, stealthiness, maneuverability, and ability to survive. The fox also influenced the design of Fennec's costume and hairstyle. Costume designer Joseph Porro incorporated orange accents into Fennec's black costume, and Wen recommended the character's hair include braids inspired by the fennec fox. Fennec Shand has been received positively by reviewers and fans alike, and has been described as a fan favorite.{{Cite news |last=Bulten |first=Izak |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Star Wars: MBTI© Of The Mandalorian Characters |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-characters-mbti/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213202410/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-characters-mbti/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} Several reviewers felt the character was eliminated too quickly and did not get the chance to live up to her potential,{{Cite podcast |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/15ud0Bip0vDJDywLJam8Ig?si=vlgP0ZzIQn6Kr2Kods5LLw |title=Still Watching: The Mandalorian — "Chapter Five: The Gunslinger" with Bryce Dallas Howard and Ming-Na Wen |publisher=Vanity Fair |last=Robinson |first=Joanna |date=December 6, 2019 |time=33:43–34:22 |access-date=January 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707033245/https://open.spotify.com/episode/15ud0Bip0vDJDywLJam8Ig?si=vlgP0ZzIQn6Kr2Kods5LLw |archive-date=July 7, 2020 |url-status=live |quote=We were both really excited that Ming-Na Wen was on this show. If this is the end of her, which it kind of seems like it is, if this is just like a short appearance... I would've really dug like a whole long night with the Mandalorian and Fennec Shand, like, sitting up against some rocks, trading barbs or something like that. I think there's real potential for a character like this. I mean, The Mandalorian's a very action-heavy show, but I really feel like with a performer like Ming-Na Wen, with a character as coiled, there's like this coiled power in her, and I feel like we could've gotten some fun mind games out of her.}}{{Cite news |last=Libbey |first=Dirk |date=January 11, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: 10 Biggest Questions After Season 1 |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2488134/the-mandalorian-biggest-questions-after-season-1 |url-status=live |access-date=February 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222224310/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2488134/the-mandalorian-biggest-questions-after-season-1 |archive-date=February 22, 2020}} and some critics have speculated that the character could still be alive.{{Cite news |last=Floorwalker |first=Mike |date=December 10, 2019 |title=Who was the person at the end of The Mandalorian chapter 5? |work=Looper |url=https://www.looper.com/178493/who-was-the-person-at-the-end-of-the-mandalorian-chapter-5/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220175912/https://www.looper.com/178493/who-was-the-person-at-the-end-of-the-mandalorian-chapter-5/ |archive-date=February 20, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Stefansky |first=Emma |date=February 14, 2020 |title=Everything We Know About 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 |work=Thrillist |url=https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/the-mandalorian-season-2-release-date |url-status=live |access-date=February 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225211905/https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/the-mandalorian-season-2-release-date |archive-date=February 25, 2020}}

This is confirmed in the second-season episode "Chapter 14: The Tragedy" that Fennec Shand is alive, discovered and saved by Boba Fett before her injuries proved fatal.

==Moff Gideon==

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Moff Gideon is the leader of an Imperial remnant and the primary antagonist of The Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=December 31, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 2 Will Answer BIG Star Wars Questions |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-2-star-wars-questions-baby-yoda-darksaber/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125000534/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-2-star-wars-questions-baby-yoda-darksaber/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=December 18, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian{{'}}s Primary Villain, Moff Gideon, Has A Face TV Fans Already Fear |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30267279/the-mandalorian-moff-gideon-giancarlo-esposito/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228154745/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30267279/the-mandalorian-moff-gideon-giancarlo-esposito/ |archive-date=December 28, 2019}} Few details of his backstory have yet been revealed. He was previously an operative in the Imperial Security Bureau, a covert intelligence arm and secret police for the Empire,{{Cite news |last=Saavedra |first=John |date=December 27, 2019 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Who Is Moff Gideon? |work=Den of Geek |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/star-wars/285023/the-mandalorian-moff-gideon |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101234116/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/star-wars/285023/the-mandalorian-moff-gideon |archive-date=January 1, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=January 4, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Theory: Moff Gideon Wants To Become The New Darth Vader |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-moff-gideon-new-darth-vader-darksaber-force-theory/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124234658/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-moff-gideon-new-darth-vader-darksaber-force-theory/ |archive-date=January 24, 2020}} and played a role in past efforts to eliminate the Mandalorians.{{Cite news |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 1's Surprising Final Scene, Explained |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-season-1-finale-darksaber-moff-gideon/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125001041/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-season-1-finale-darksaber-moff-gideon/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Hurley |first=Laura |date=December 27, 2019 |title=What The Mandalorian's Big Finale Reveal Could Mean For Season 2, The Clone Wars And More |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2487464/what-the-mandalorians-big-finale-reveal-could-mean-for-season-2-the-clone-wars-revival-and-more |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125162203/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2487464/what-the-mandalorians-big-finale-reveal-could-mean-for-season-2-the-clone-wars-revival-and-more |archive-date=January 25, 2020}} In The Mandalorian, Moff Gideon is attempting to abduct the Child to extract its blood for experimentation.{{Cite news |last=Jackson |first=Matthew |date=January 24, 2020 |title=Giancarlo Esposito teases Moff Gideon's dark plans for Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian |work=SyFy |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/giancarlo-esposito-moff-gideon-baby-yoda-the-mandalorian |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125162201/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/giancarlo-esposito-moff-gideon-baby-yoda-the-mandalorian |archive-date=January 25, 2020}} In the first season, Gideon briefly traps the Mandalorian and his allies on Nevarro in an unsuccessful attempt to obtain the Child.{{Cite news |last=Roman |first=Julian |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 1 Finale Recap and Review: The Phoenix Rises |work=TVweb |url=https://tvweb.com/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-eight-recap-review/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125190429/https://tvweb.com/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-eight-recap-review/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}} Gideon reveals he knows secret details about the Mandalorian and his allies,{{Cite magazine |last=Kirby |first=Meaghan |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian season finale recap: Mando and Moff Gideon face off |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url=https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-season-1-finale/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126185938/https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-season-1-finale/ |archive-date=January 26, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=December 27, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Finale is an Electrifying End to Season 1 |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-8-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112033204/https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-8-review.html |archive-date=January 12, 2020}} and is the first character in the series to reveal the Mandalorian's real name, Din Djarin. In the final scene of the first season finale "Chapter 8: Redemption", it is revealed that Gideon possesses the Darksaber, a Mandalorian lightsaber.{{Cite news |last=Lash |first=Jolie |date=January 17, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Season 2: Giancarlo Esposito Offers Clue on Why Moff Gideon Wants Baby Yoda |work=IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-mandalorian-season-2-moff-gideon-baby-yoda-darksaber |url-status=live |access-date=January 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121054150/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-mandalorian-season-2-moff-gideon-baby-yoda-darksaber |archive-date=January 21, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Knox |first=Kelly |date=February 11, 2020 |title=What is the Darksaber? |work=StarWars.com |publisher=Lucasfilm |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/what-is-the-darksaber |url-status=live |access-date=February 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221195525/https://www.starwars.com/news/what-is-the-darksaber |archive-date=February 21, 2020}}

Gideon returns in the second season as he continues to track down Grogu. "Chapter 12: The Siege" reveals that Gideon requires access to Grogu's blood, which contains a high 'M-count', for it to be transfused into a test subject.{{cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/11/mandalorian-rise-of-skywalker-baby-yoda-chapter-12 |title=The Mandalorian May Explain an Unsolved Mystery from Rise of Skywalker |publisher=Vanity Fair |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=December 26, 2020}} However, the experiments have thus far resulted in "catastrophic failure".{{cite web|url= https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-baby-yoda-empire-gideon-clones-snoke-explained |title=Mandalorian Reveals Why The Empire Wants Baby Yoda |publisher=Screen Rant |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=December 26, 2020}} Later in the season, Gideon apprehends Grogu and seeks to continue the experimentation, but the Mandalorian captures Dr. Pershing and infiltrates Gideon's ship.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/tv-recaps/the-mandalorian-season-two-episode-eight-recap-2842244 |title='The Mandalorian' season two episode eight recap: this is the way |publisher=NME |date=December 18, 2020 |access-date=December 26, 2020}} Gideon battles the Mandalorian with the Darksaber, but is ultimately defeated. As a platoon of Dark Troopers attempt to rescue him, Luke Skywalker arrives and destroys the droids.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2020/12/the-mandalorian-review-season-2-finale-1234605624/ |title='The Mandalorian' Review: Season 2 Ends with a Noisy, Mindless Slaughter |publisher=Indie Wire |date=December 18, 2020 |access-date=December 26, 2020}} Gideon attempts suicide, but is incapacitated by Cara Dune.{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/tv/recaps/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-8/ |title=The Mandalorian season finale recap: Mando comes to the rescue |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |date=December 18, 2020 |access-date=December 26, 2020}} Grogu is taken by Skywalker to be trained as a Jedi.

In season three, Carson Teva finds Moff Gideon's transport adrift where Gideon's body is nowhere to be found. Moff Gideon is killed in the season finale during the battle for the Reconquest of Mandalore.

Gideon is portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito.{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=November 5, 2019 |title=Everything We Know About The Mandalorian Cast and Characters |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/g29697502/the-mandalorian-cast/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125162319/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/g29697502/the-mandalorian-cast/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Caulfield |first=AJ |date=April 14, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: First footage, new photos, character details revealed at Star Wars Celebration |work=Looper |url=https://www.looper.com/150249/the-mandalorian-first-footage-new-photos-character-details-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125163638/https://www.looper.com/150249/the-mandalorian-first-footage-new-photos-character-details-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}} He was recruited for the part by Jon Favreau,{{Cite AV media |url=https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-3/ |title=The Mandalorian recap: Mando makes a terrible mistake |date=November 22, 2019 |last=Esposito, Giancarlo |time=2:20–2:57 |access-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211031145/https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-3/ |archive-date=December 11, 2019 |quote=I know for me, these films, they formed a part of my childhood and they gave me the ability to dream and to feel like they would take me to another place. And when you have a film that does that in an imaginary world that could be so real, it's very exciting for you. They taught me how to feel like a champion, how to feel like there are always going to be challenges but that if we are able to come together as a family somehow and if I can believe in myself, I can overcome anything. So for me to be a part of this was very exciting when Jon asked me. I worked with him before. |work=Entertainment Weekly |url-status=live}} who had previously worked with Esposito on several projects.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.etonline.com/giancarlo-esposito-opens-up-about-exciting-role-in-the-mandalorian-exclusive-132978 |title=Giancarlo Esposito Opens Up About 'Exciting' Role in 'The Mandalorian' (Exclusive) |date=September 22, 2019 |last=Esposito, Giancarlo |time=1:38–2:29 |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125162203/https://www.etonline.com/giancarlo-esposito-opens-up-about-exciting-role-in-the-mandalorian-exclusive-132978 |archive-date=January 25, 2020 |quote=I've worked with him three times. Once on the pilot of Revolution, a show I did with Eric Kripke that was so wonderful. Made his acquaintance, and then he asked me to do a Destiny commercial where I was reaching Rudyard Kipling, and we started to talk about The Lion King and Disney movies that we really really loved, so he tapped me for Jungle Book and I was able to do that with him. He is very specific and wonderful because he's an actor. So you get an actor directing you, he knows what you're feeling inside, he knows where you're going, and he gives you suggestions you can really utilize and use. Not just about, 'Oh, here go, stand there we want to do a shot like this.' Explains the shot and says, What do you feel inside you?' That's a respectful, wonderful actor turned director turned writer turned producer. The incredible and fabulous Jon Favreau. |work=Entertainment Tonight |url-status=live}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-filming-details-giancarlo-esposito/#george-lucas |title='The Mandalorian' Actor Giancarlo Esposito Describes the New Technology Used on the 'Star Wars' Show |date=April 18, 2019 |last=Esposito, Giancarlo |time=1:27–1:50 |access-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422214859/http://collider.com/the-mandalorian-filming-details-giancarlo-esposito/#george-lucas |archive-date=April 22, 2019 |quote=Jon and I did Revolution. We did Jungle Book together. We did a commercial for Destiny that led to Jungle Book, and our conversation on Destiny, then he asked me to do a Destiny commercial where I was reaching Rudyard, reading that wonderful poem, Mowgli, the Jungle Book story, and Jon said wouldn't it be great if that was redone? And I said, 'Man, that would be really fantastic.' A year later, he's calling me to do that. |work=Collider |url-status=live}} Gideon has been received positively by reviewers and fans.

=Introduced in season two=

==Boba Fett==

Boba Fett is a Mandalorian bounty hunter who first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back. Having survived the Sarlacc Pit he fell into in Return of the Jedi, he makes his return in a silent cameo in "Chapter 9: The Marshal". He reappears in "Chapter 14: The Tragedy", where he is revealed to have saved Fennec Shand on Tatooine after the events of "Chapter 5: The Gunslinger". Initially demanding Din to return his armor which the latter had acquired from Cobb Vanth, he and Fennec later aid Din in battling Gideon's forces as he regains his armor in the process. When the Dark Troopers make off with Grogu and the Razor Crest is destroyed, Fett and Fennec swear to help the Mandalorian rescue Grogu as repayment to Din for returning his armor.

Fett is played by Temuera Morrison, who previously portrayed Boba's father Jango Fett (of whom Boba is a biological clone) in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and voiced Boba in the 2004 DVD releases of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

==Frog Lady==

The "Frog Lady" is a female frog-like creature who appears in "Chapter 10: The Passenger" and "Chapter 11: The Heiress". She enlists the Mandalorian to take her and her eggs to the moon Trask to be reunited with her husband, who can fertilize the eggs, in exchange for information on other Mandalorians' whereabouts. She doesn't speak Galactic Basic, but briefly uses the damaged droid Q9-0's vocabulator to communicate with the Mandalorian. Because of the eggs' fragility, they have to travel at "sub-light", and end up crashing on an icy planet to avoid a X-wing fighter patrol who have an arrest warrant for the Mandalorian since he has helped break out Qin from the New Republic transport. They are nearly killed by a swarm of spider-like Krynka, but are rescued by the X-Wing pilots who let the Mandalorian go with a warning because he assisted in the capture of the others involved in the prison break. After completing repairs, they manage to continue their journey to Trask.

The Frog Lady reunites with her mate the Frog Man upon their arrival on Trask. The Mandalorian leaves the Child with the Frog Lady and the Frog Man to babysit. Following the mission with Bo-Katan, the Mandalorian returns where he finds the Child interacting with the hatchlings.

The Frog Lady is performed by Misty Rosas and her vocal effects are provided by Dee Bradley Baker.{{Cite news | date=November 8, 2020 |first=Scott | last=Snowden |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-2 |title='The Mandalorian' struggles with ice cavern-dwelling, carnivore, space spiders | work=Space.com }}

The Frog Lady was positively received by fans.{{cite web |date=Nov 16, 2020 |last=Renfro |first=Kim |title=Forget Baby Yoda, 'The Mandalorian' fans' new favorite character is Frog Lady |url=https://www.insider.com/mandalorian-frog-lady-memes-tweets-2020-11 |website=Insider }}{{cite web |date=9 November 2020 |last=Romano |first=Evan |title=Frog Lady Is the Greatest 'Mandalorian' Character Yet |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a34618121/the-mandalorian-frog-lady/ |website=Men's Health }}{{cite web |date=17 November 2020 |last=Cost |first=Ben |title=Baby Yoda is old news: 'The Mandalorian' Frog Lady is new fan favorite |url=https://nypost.com/2020/11/17/baby-yoda-is-old-news-mandalorian-frog-lady-is-new-fan-fave/ |website=New York Post }}

==Koska Reeves==

Reeves is a Mandalorian warrior who appears in "Chapter 11: The Heiress" and "Chapter 16: The Rescue". Reeves is part of the Nite Owls and fights alongside Bo-Katan.

She returned in "Chapter 22: Guns for Hire", as part of Axe Woves' band of mercenary privateers and watched as Bo-Katan fought Woves for the leadership of the group.

Reeves is portrayed by Mercedes Varnado, a professional wrestler better known by the ring names Sasha Banks and Mercedes Moné.{{cite web |date=17 November 2020 |first=Joe |last=Otterson |title= Mercedes Mone Compares Filming 'The Mandalorian' to Her 'First Time Ever Seeing a Wrestling Ring' |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/sasha-banks-mandalorian-survivor-series-wwe-1234833862/ |website=Variety }}

Featured guest characters

Several characters have been featured in a single episode within a season of The Mandalorian in which they play a significant role.

=Introduced in season one=

==Mythrol==

An unnamed Mythrol appears in the opening scenes of the series premiere "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian", in which the Mandalorian captures him to collect a bounty.{{Cite news |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Cast: Every Character and Cameo in Season 1 |work=IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/27/the-mandalorian-cast-cameos-celebrity-who-was-in-episode |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104165715/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/27/the-mandalorian-cast-cameos-celebrity-who-was-in-episode |archive-date=January 4, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=November 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 1 Perfects the Small-Screen 'Sci-Fi Western' |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-1-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216161403/https://www.space.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-1-review.html |archive-date=December 16, 2019}} He re-appears in "Chapter 12: The Siege". Blue-skinned and amphibious, with fins on his face,{{Cite news |last=Romain |first=Lindsey |date=November 15, 2019 |title=A Guide to The Mandalorian's Terms, Aliens, and Characters |work=Nerdist |url=https://nerdist.com/article/the-mandalorian-glossary/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220203934/https://nerdist.com/article/the-mandalorian-glossary/ |archive-date=December 20, 2019}} the Mythrol is ultimately delivered to the Bounty Hunters' Guild.

The Mythrol returned in the second season episode "Chapter 12: The Siege", where he was released from his carbonite prison to work as a bookkeeper in exchange for a reduced sentence.{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/the-mandalorian-season-2-footage/|title=The Mandalorian: New footage reveals a season 2 reunion|last=Hibberd|first=James|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=October 19, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022200631/https://ew.com/tv/the-mandalorian-season-2-footage/|archive-date=October 22, 2020|url-status=live}} He also mentioned that he's still suffering from the side effect of the carbonite where he hasn't regained vision in his left eye yet. The Mythrol was brought along with the Mandalorian, Karga, and Cara Dune during their raid on an Imperial base, where he does things when either threatened to be put back in carbonite or to have his sentence cut in half. He was the one who found the message from Dr. Pershing to Moff Gideon about the experiments involving the Child's DNA.

The Mythrol is portrayed by comedian Horatio Sanz,{{Cite news |last=Adams |first=Sam |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Disney's Live-Action Star Wars Show Looks Great, but So Far It Isn't |work=Slate |url=https://slate.com/culture/2019/11/the-mandalorian-review-star-wars-series-disney-plus.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213022208/https://slate.com/culture/2019/11/the-mandalorian-review-star-wars-series-disney-plus.html |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} a longtime fan of Star Wars.{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Comedians Horatio Sanz and Brian Posehn Made Sneaky Cameos in the First Episode of The Mandalorian |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a29786836/horatio-sanz-brian-posehn-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128064743/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a29786836/horatio-sanz-brian-posehn-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=November 28, 2019}}

==Toro Calican==

Toro Calican is a young bounty hunter who encountered the Mandalorian in episode "Chapter 5: The Gunslinger".{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=December 16, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Finally Became The Show Disney Promised |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-good-disney-marketing/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230222846/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-good-disney-marketing/ |archive-date=December 30, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Raymond |first=Nicholas |date=December 10, 2019 |title=Star Wars Theory: The Mandalorian's Mystery Man Is Boba Fett |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-5-ending-man-boba-fett-theory/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211210339/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-5-ending-man-boba-fett-theory/ |archive-date=December 11, 2019}} He recruits the Mandalorian's help capturing the assassin Fennec Shand. It is Toro's first bounty hunting assignment, and he hopes it will help him get into the Bounty Hunters' Guild.{{Cite news |last=Gallagher |first=Caitlin |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Who Is The Person At The End Of 'The Mandalorian' Episode 5? 6 Theories Promise Another Villain |work=Bustle |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/who-is-the-person-at-the-end-of-the-mandalorian-episode-5-6-theories-promise-another-villain-19431233 |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220173816/https://www.bustle.com/p/who-is-the-person-at-the-end-of-the-mandalorian-episode-5-6-theories-promise-another-villain-19431233 |archive-date=February 20, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Bundel |first=Ani |date=December 9, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Season 1, Episode 5 Cliffhanger Has Fans Theorizing Up A Storm |work=Elite Daily |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-5-cliffhanger-has-fans-theorizing-up-a-storm-19435918 |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220181746/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-5-cliffhanger-has-fans-theorizing-up-a-storm-19435918 |archive-date=February 20, 2020}} Toro later double-crosses the Mandalorian and attempts to turn him over to the Guild, but is instead shot and killed by the Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=December 6, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Introduced Fennec Shand, But Her Star Wars Story Is Just Beginning |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30148400/the-mandalorian-fennec-shand/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125162417/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30148400/the-mandalorian-fennec-shand/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Mandalorian Recap: How You Tatooine? |work=TVLine |url=https://tvline.com/2019/12/06/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-5-gunslinger/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220181750/https://tvline.com/2019/12/06/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-5-gunslinger/ |archive-date=February 20, 2020}}

Toro Calican is portrayed by Jake Cannavale.{{Cite news |last=Brown |first=Tracy |date=December 27, 2019 |title=The Baby Yoda show ends today. To celebrate, we ranked his scene partners |work=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2019-12-27/baby-yoda-mandalorian-best-worst |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116034255/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2019-12-27/baby-yoda-mandalorian-best-worst |archive-date=January 16, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Britt |first=Ryan |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Disney+ Just Revealed Luke Skywalker's Biggest Mistake |work=Yahoo! |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/disney-just-revealed-luke-skywalkers-121947863.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224123558/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/disney-just-revealed-luke-skywalkers-121947863.html |archive-date=December 24, 2019}} The character received mixed reviews from critics.{{efn|Toro Calican made Vulture{{'}}s list of the show's 15 best cameo appearances from season one. Vulture writer Jackson McHenry complimented Cannavale, but said the character was "not the most glamorous part". Germain Lussier of Gizmodo called the introduction of a character at the start of his bounty hunting career a "very intriguing twist". Collider writer Vinne Mancuso called Toro a "strange character", but ultimately an inconsequential one since he was killed so quickly.{{Cite news |last=Mancuso |first=Vinnie |date=December 8, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Guide, Week 5: Every Question We Have After "The Gunslinger" |work=Collider |url=https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-episode-5-theories/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208152009/https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-episode-5-theories/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019}} Gregory Lawrence, also of Collider, describing him as a "romcom villainous douche".{{Cite news |last=Lawrence |first=Gregory |date=December 9, 2019 |title=The Funniest 'Mandalorian' Jokes and Memes of the Week |work=Collider |url=https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-episode-5-theories/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208152009/https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-episode-5-theories/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019}} Tyler Hersko of IndieWire called Toro a "petulant" character less appealing than other antagonists on The Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Hersko |first=Tyler |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Review: The Series' One Plot Idea Wears Out Its Welcome in Episode 6 |work=IndieWire |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/mandalorian-episode-6-review-1202197284/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200119014900/https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/mandalorian-episode-6-review-1202197284/ |archive-date=January 19, 2020}} Screen Rant writer Jessie Atkin called Toro a "poor caricature" with "annoying" dialogue, and criticized the show for recycling old ideas like him instead of exploring new territory. Atkin wrote: "Toro Calican was obviously supposed to be a lame knock off of Han Solo, haha, we get the joke, but boy is it one fans don't need to see again."{{Cite news |last=Atkin |first=Jessie |date=January 2, 2020 |title=5 Things We Want to See in The Mandalorian Season 2 (& 5 That We Don't) |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-second-season-predictions-speculation/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220181743/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-second-season-predictions-speculation/ |archive-date=February 20, 2020}}|group="nb"}}

==Ranzar Malk==

Ranzar "Ran" Malk is the leader of a group of mercenaries that operate out of a space station in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner".{{Cite news |last=Moran |first=Sarah |date=December 15, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Episode 6 Cast Guide: Guest Stars & Cameos Explained |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-episode-6-prisoner-cast-guide-cameos/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231134711/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-episode-6-prisoner-cast-guide-cameos/ |archive-date=December 31, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Michileen |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Characters in The Mandalorian with more meaning than you realize |work=Looper |url=https://www.looper.com/176454/characters-in-the-mandalorian-with-more-meaning-than-you-realize/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127225032/https://www.looper.com/176454/characters-in-the-mandalorian-with-more-meaning-than-you-realize/ |archive-date=November 27, 2019}} He develops a plan for his crew to infiltrate a New Republic prison ship and rescue Qin, an imprisoned Twi'lek.{{Cite news |last=Lindbergh |first=Ben |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Chapter 6: Are We Ever Going to See What's Under That Helmet? |work=The Ringer |url=https://www.theringer.com/tv/2019/12/13/21020802/mandalorian-season-1-episode-6-the-prisoner-review-recap |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213185443/https://www.theringer.com/tv/2019/12/13/21020802/mandalorian-season-1-episode-6-the-prisoner-review-recap |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Snowden |first=Scott |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 6 Is the Most Original and Entertaining Yet |work=Space.com |url=https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-6-review.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213174333/https://www.space.com/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-6-review.html |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} After the mission, Ran tries to have the Mandalorian killed, but instead his space station is attacked by New Republic X-wing fighters, which were led there by the Mandalorian.

Ran is portrayed by Mark Boone Junior.{{Cite news |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Takes Shots At Stormtrooper Aim – and Jar Jar Binks |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-stormtrooper-jar-jar-binks-jokes/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214125127/https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-stormtrooper-jar-jar-binks-jokes/ |archive-date=December 14, 2019}} Fans reacted positively to Ran's character and Boone's performance,{{Cite news |last=Levine |first=Daniel S. |date=December 14, 2019 |title='Sons of Anarchy' Fans Weigh in on Mark Boone Junior's Appearance on 'The Mandalorian' |work=Pop Culture Media |url=https://popculture.com/tv-shows/2019/12/13/sons-of-anarchy-fans-weigh-in-mark-boone-junior-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216205249/https://popculture.com/tv-shows/2019/12/13/sons-of-anarchy-fans-weigh-in-mark-boone-junior-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=February 16, 2020}} and the character was included on Vulture{{'}}s list of the show's 15 best cameo appearances from season one.

==Migs Mayfeld==

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Migs Mayfeld is a former Imperial Army sharpshooter who leads a crew of Ranzar "Ran" Malk's mercenaries in their attempt to rescue Qin from a New Republic prison transport ship.{{Cite news |last=Britt |first=Ryan |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Anakin Skywalker and three more cameos you missed in 'Mandalorian' episode 6 |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/61702-mandalorian-cameos-x-wing-pilots-dave-filoni-matt-lanter-anakin-skywalker-clancy-brown-natalia-tena-richard-ayoade |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101132240/https://www.inverse.com/article/61702-mandalorian-cameos-x-wing-pilots-dave-filoni-matt-lanter-anakin-skywalker-clancy-brown-natalia-tena-richard-ayoade |archive-date=January 1, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Babu |first=Armaan |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' finally makes it official: The Stormtroopers do have the worst aim in the galaxy |work=MEA WorldWide |url=https://meaww.com/the-mandalorian-makes-it-official-stormtroopers-worst-aim-galaxy-disney |access-date=February 16, 2020}} He uses two blaster pistols, as well as a third blaster controlled by a droid arm attached to his backpack.{{Cite news |last=Sherlock |first=Ben |date=January 20, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: 10 Characters We Hope To See Return In Season 2 |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-characters-want-return-season-two-disney-plus/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121121717/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-characters-want-return-season-two-disney-plus/ |archive-date=January 21, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Skrebels |first=Joe |date=January 3, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Episode 6 Review |work=IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-episode-6-review |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101035518/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-episode-6-review |archive-date=January 1, 2020}} Mayfeld clashes repeatedly with the Mandalorian during the mission, and ultimately attempts to betray him, but instead the Mandalorian incapacitates Mayfeld and locks him in a cell on the transport.

After Dark Troopers make off with Grogu, the Mandalorian later asks Cara Dune about where Mayfeld is being held. She finds information stating that Mayfeld was sentenced to 50 years on the Karthon Chop Fields. Dune has him put on work release so that they can get to an Imperial console on Morak. Mayfeld and a disguised Mandalorian make it to the Imperial Rhydonium refinery after fighting off some pirates. The terminal Mayfeld needs is in the officer's mess hall, but Mayfeld sees his former commanding officer Valin Hess and fears being recognized. The Mandalorian goes instead but the terminal requires a facial scan, and he removes his helmet to acquire the codes. He is confronted by Hess, but Mayfeld intervenes. After a tense drink where Hess insults dead soldiers from Operation: Cinder{{efn|name="Operation: Cinder"|Operation: Cinder was an Imperial protocol, most prominently featured in Star Wars: Battlefront II, which saw the devastation of several Imperial-controlled planets after the Battle of Endor.}} on Burnin Konn, an angered Mayfeld shoots Hess dead. The Mandalorian and Mayfeld fight their way past the stormtroopers and shoretroopers until Boba Fett extracts them. Then Mayfeld blows up the refinery using the Rhydonium supply from their convoy. After getting what they need, Dune and the Mandalorian allow Mayfeld to leave while covering this up by stating that he was killed in action.

Mayfeld is portrayed by actor and comedian Bill Burr,{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=December 14, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian's Surprise Episode 6 Cameos Explained |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-episode-6-ending-xwing-pilots-cameos-explained/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103183137/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-episode-6-ending-xwing-pilots-cameos-explained/ |archive-date=January 3, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Britt |first=Ryan |date=December 15, 2019 |title='Last Jedi' 'Mandalorian' Easter egg may explain First Order origins |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/61712-mandalorian-theory-episode-6-canto-bight-last-jedi-first-order-rise-of-skywalker |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115052416/https://www.inverse.com/article/61712-mandalorian-theory-episode-6-canto-bight-last-jedi-first-order-rise-of-skywalker |archive-date=January 15, 2020}} who was not a fan of Star Wars and repeatedly mocked the franchise and its fans before he accepted the role.{{Cite news |last=Joest |first=Mick |date=September 22, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Actor Admits He Never Liked Star Wars And Mocked Every Movie |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2480735/the-mandalorian-actor-admits-he-never-liked-star-wars-and-mocked-every-movie |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125162225/https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2480735/the-mandalorian-actor-admits-he-never-liked-star-wars-and-mocked-every-movie |archive-date=January 25, 2020}} Jon Favreau offered the part to Burr, believing his past criticism of the franchise would make his casting that much more amusing.{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=December 13, 2019 |title=How Star Wars Hater Bill Burr Got Cast In The Mandalorian |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a29501279/the-mandalorian-bill-burr/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214161302/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a29501279/the-mandalorian-bill-burr/ |archive-date=December 14, 2019}}{{Cite podcast |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MwdcT1m8KtZBX8hMDOA8b?si=zEQPqM9UTfScfaq-9ShU7A |title=Monday Morning Podcast 12-16-19 |publisher=Monday Morning Podcast |last=Burr |first=Bill |date=December 16, 2019 |time=68:39–69:00 |access-date=February 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709030607/https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MwdcT1m8KtZBX8hMDOA8b?si=zEQPqM9UTfScfaq-9ShU7A |archive-date=July 9, 2020 |url-status=live |author-link=Bill Burr |quote=He was at the thing, he goes, 'Hey man, there's this part, man, we're thinking about maybe using you for.' And I literally joked, I go, 'Jon, you know I make fun of Star Wars all the time. I go, I'm not a sports guy or anything. Give that to somebody, you know...' And he's like, 'No, I think that would be funny. I think it would be funny for your fans to see you in that thing.' So I just said, 'All right, let's do it.'}} Burr was extremely impressed with the filming of The Mandalorian, complimenting the technical aspects of filming as well as the writing style of the series.{{Cite news |last=Wilstein |first=Matt |date=September 18, 2019 |title='Star Wars' Hater Bill Burr Teases His Role in 'The Mandalorian' |work=The Daily Beast |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/star-wars-hater-bill-burr-teases-his-role-in-the-mandalorian |access-date=February 14, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Kozma |first=Leila |date=October 29, 2019 |title=The Next to Join the Cast of 'The Mandalorian'? It's Comedian Bill Burr |work=Distractify |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/is-bill-burr-in-the-mandalorian |url-status=live |access-date=February 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030120251/https://www.distractify.com/p/is-bill-burr-in-the-mandalorian |archive-date=October 30, 2019}} The character of Mayfeld received a generally positive response from reviewers,{{Cite news |last=Babu |first=Armaan |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Bill Burr leaves 'Star Wars' fans with a smile after his appearance on 'The Mandalorian' |work=MEA WorldWide |url=https://meaww.com/fans-welcome-bill-burr-to-the-star-wars-universe-on-the-mandalorian-disney |access-date=February 15, 2020}} and several critics noted that Mayfeld's sardonic personality and hard-edged sense of humor are similar to Burr's real-life comedic style.{{Cite news |last=Di Placido |first=Dani |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Is Starting To Wobble—Will It Stick The Landing? |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-is-starting-to-wobblewill-it-stick-the-landing/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221090348/https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-is-starting-to-wobblewill-it-stick-the-landing/ |archive-date=December 21, 2019 }}

==Xi'an==

Xi'an is a female purple-skinned Twi'lek who appears in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner".{{Cite news |last=Bui |first=Hoai-Tran |date=September 16, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Adds 'Game of Thrones' Star Natalia Tena, Comedian Bill Burr |work=/Film |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/the-mandalorian-cast-natalia-tena-bill-burr/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212023036/https://www.slashfilm.com/the-mandalorian-cast-natalia-tena-bill-burr/ |archive-date=December 12, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Hedash |first=Kara |date=January 5, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Who Plays The Twi'lek Xi'an |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-twilek-xian-actress-natalia-tena/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213202400/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-twilek-xian-actress-natalia-tena/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} A former love interest of the Mandalorian,{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Strongly Suggested That Mando Has Sex |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30220865/the-mandalorian-sex/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104141425/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30220865/the-mandalorian-sex/ |archive-date=January 4, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Morrow |first=Brendan |date=December 27, 2019 |title=16 delightful Easter eggs and tie-ins from The Mandalorian{{'}}s last 3 episodes |work=The Week |url=https://theweek.com/articles/886329/16-delightful-easter-eggs-tieins-from-mandalorians-last-3-episodes |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215142312/https://theweek.com/articles/886329/16-delightful-easter-eggs-tieins-from-mandalorians-last-3-episodes |archive-date=February 15, 2020}} she is part of the rescue team sent by Ranzar "Ran" Malk to rescue her brother Qin from a New Republic prison transport.{{Cite news |last=Gallagher |first=Caitlin |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Mando's Ex-Girlfriend On 'The Mandalorian' Made For A Mini 'Game Of Thrones' Reunion |work=Bustle |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/mandos-ex-girlfriend-on-the-mandalorian-made-for-a-mini-game-of-thrones-reunion-19414766 |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217033909/https://www.bustle.com/p/mandos-ex-girlfriend-on-the-mandalorian-made-for-a-mini-game-of-thrones-reunion-19414766 |archive-date=February 17, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Marshall |first=Rick |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 6's secrets explained |work=Digital Trends |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/mandalorian-episode-6-recap-easter-eggs-secrets-explained/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217040001/https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/mandalorian-episode-6-recap-easter-eggs-secrets-explained/ |archive-date=February 17, 2020}} She attempts to betray the Mandalorian during the mission,{{Cite news |last=Bundel |first=Ani |date=December 16, 2019 |title=Who Is Xi'an On 'The Mandalorian'? This Twi'lek Is From Mando's Past |work=Elite Daily |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/who-is-xian-on-the-mandalorian-this-twilek-is-from-mandos-past-19453415 |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217035957/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/who-is-xian-on-the-mandalorian-this-twilek-is-from-mandos-past-19453415 |archive-date=February 17, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Didymus |first=John Thomas |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Natalia Tena on The Mandalorian Chapter 6: Who is the actress who played Xi'an the Twi'lek bounty hunter? [spoilers] |work=Monsters and Critics |url=https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/natalia-tena-on-the-mandalorian-chapter-6-who-is-the-actress-who-played-xian-the-twilek-bounty-hunter-spoilers/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227141325/https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/natalia-tena-on-the-mandalorian-chapter-6-who-is-the-actress-who-played-xian-the-twilek-bounty-hunter-spoilers/ |archive-date=December 27, 2019}} but instead he incapacitates Xi'an and locks her in a cell on the prison transport.

Xi'an is portrayed by Natalia Tena, the only actress who has appeared in Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and the Harry Potter film series.{{Cite news |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=December 13, 2019 |title=After The Mandalorian, Natalia Tena Is First to Appear in Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter |work=Men's Health |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30220274/natalia-tena-the-mandalorian-harry-potter-game-of-thrones/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217044218/https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30220274/natalia-tena-the-mandalorian-harry-potter-game-of-thrones/ |archive-date=February 17, 2020}} She is also the second Game of Thrones star to also appear in The Mandalorian, along with Pedro Pascal. Xi'an has received mixed reviews from critics,{{efn|Xi'an was ranked tenth on a Screen Rant list of the 10 most interesting characters from the first season of The Mandalorian, and also made Vulture{{'}}s list of the show's 15 best cameo appearances from season one. Joseph Stanichar of The Post praised Tena's performance and "chaotic energy". Vulture writer Jackson McHenry complimented the character's make-up, and appreciated the character for "bringing out some more humanity" from the Mandalorian. Noah Howell of Niner Times enjoyed Xi'an's chaotic style and called her "another interesting piece to the puzzle" for the Mandalorian, complimenting how she fleshes out the protagonist's backstory. Thrillist writer Dave Gonzales said Tena did a great job portraying Xi'an, praising the small touches she gave the character. Elite Daily writer Ani Bundel felt the character was worthy of her own spin-off series.{{Cite news |last=Bundel |first=Ani |date=February 5, 2020 |title=A 'Mandalorian' Spinoff Series Could Happen, Because We Need More Baby Yoda |work=Elite Daily |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/a-mandalorian-spinoff-series-could-happen-because-we-need-more-baby-yoda-21777629 |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217044219/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/a-mandalorian-spinoff-series-could-happen-because-we-need-more-baby-yoda-21777629 |archive-date=February 17, 2020}} Dan Brooks, a writer with The Mandalorian production company Lucasfilm, complimented the character and said he hoped to see more of her in the future. Kevin Pantoja of Screen Rant said Xi'An was too over-the-top at times, but "there's still a lot to like about her". Rolling Stone writer Alan Sepinwall said Xi'an's personality is basically limited to one trait, which is "erratic". Matt Webb Mitovich of TVLine disliked the character, whom he described as "scenery-chewing".{{Cite news |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Recap: The Not-Great Escape |work=TVLine |url=https://tvline.com/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-6-prisoner/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213182429/https://tvline.com/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-6-prisoner/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} Deseret News writer Herb Scribner called the character "boring".{{Cite news |last=Scribner |first=Herb |date=December 13, 2019 |title=What the latest 'Mandalorian' episode taught us about instant certainty |work=Deseret News |url=https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2019/12/13/21020594/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-6-the-prisoner |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213185442/https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2019/12/13/21020594/star-wars-mandalorian-episode-6-the-prisoner |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} IGN writer Joe Skrebels called Xi'an possibly the worst The Mandalorian character to date, describing her as "a mess of sneers, giggles, hisses (inexplicably) and absolutely nothing else". Megan Crouse Den of Geek felt Xi'an and the others in her crew were too "hapless" and did not come across as efficient mercenaries.

|group="nb"}} and several reviewers compared her to the comic book character Harley Quinn.{{Cite news |last=Matadeen |first=Renaldo |date=December 22, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Gave Us the Galaxy's Dumbest Criminals |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-star-wars-dumbest-criminals/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213202401/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-star-wars-dumbest-criminals/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}

==Burg==

Burg, a red-skinned Devaronian, is the "muscle" of Ranzar "Ran" Malk's mercenary party sent to rescue Qin from a New Republic prison transport ship in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner".{{Cite news |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Recap: The Not-Great Escape |work=TVLine |url=https://tvline.com/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-6-prisoner/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213182429/https://tvline.com/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-6-prisoner/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}{{Cite magazine |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Breaking down The Mandalorian episode 6 cameos, from a Clone Wars vet to Dave Filoni |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-cameos-episode-6-matt-lanter-dave-filoni/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213182432/https://ew.com/tv/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-cameos-episode-6-matt-lanter-dave-filoni/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} Extremely strong, he repeatedly mocks the Mandalorian during their time together,{{Cite news |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Goes Bostonian in Chapter 6 |work=Vanity Fair |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/12/mandalorian-chapter-6-recap |access-date=February 13, 2020}} at one point attempting to forcibly remove his helmet.{{Cite news |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=December 14, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian episode 6 recap: Baby Yoda meets a gang of scoundrels |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-recap-6-the-prisoner-baby-yoda-meets-a-gang-of-scoundrels/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213185442/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-recap-6-the-prisoner-baby-yoda-meets-a-gang-of-scoundrels/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} Burg attempts to betray the Mandalorian during the mission,{{Cite news |last=Kane |first=Alex |date=December 18, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian recap: Chapter 6 'The Prisoner' |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2019/12/13/disney-plus-mandalorian-recap-chapter-6-the-prisoner/2636937001/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125095925/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2019/12/13/disney-plus-mandalorian-recap-chapter-6-the-prisoner/2636937001/ |archive-date=January 25, 2020}} but the Mandalorian defeats him in a fight,{{Cite news |last=Kain |first=Erik |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 6 Recap And Review: 'The Prisoner' Is More 'Star Wars' Gold |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-episode-6-recap-and-review-the-prisoner-is-more-star-wars-gold/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126025529/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-episode-6-recap-and-review-the-prisoner-is-more-star-wars-gold/ |archive-date=January 26, 2020}} and locks him into a cell on the prison transport.{{Cite news |last1=Baver |first1=Kristin |last2=Brooks |first2=Dan |date=February 10, 2020 |title=From a Certain Point of View: What's Your Favorite Episode of The Mandalorian Season One? |work=StarWars.com |publisher=Lucasfilm |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/from-a-certain-point-of-view-the-mandalorian-season-one-favorite-episode |url-status=live |access-date=February 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213185441/https://www.starwars.com/news/from-a-certain-point-of-view-the-mandalorian-season-one-favorite-episode |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}

Burg is portrayed by Clancy Brown,{{Cite news |last=Phipps |first=Keith |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Recap: Battle Droids and Double Crosses |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-6-the-prisoner.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213204757/https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-recap-season-1-episode-6-the-prisoner.html |archive-date=December 13, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Prahl |first=Amanda |date=December 17, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Did You Recognize All These Big Names in Episode 6? |work=PopSugar |url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/47017538/image/47017562/Clancy-Brown-as-Burg |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213192120/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/47017538/image/47017562/Clancy-Brown-as-Burg |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} who also voiced the Mandalorian bounty hunter Montross in Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (2002), Savage Opress in Star Wars: The Clone Wars,{{Cite news |last=Young |first=Bryan |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Star Wars Weekly: The Mandalorian is filled with Clone Wars Easter eggs and SNL is now canon |work=Syfy Wire |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/star-wars-weekly-the-mandalorian-is-filled-with-clone-wars-easter-eggs-and-snl-is-now-canon |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213183931/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/star-wars-weekly-the-mandalorian-is-filled-with-clone-wars-easter-eggs-and-snl-is-now-canon |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} and Ryder Azadi in both Star Wars Rebels and Ahsoka, the latter being a live-action reprisal.{{Cite news |last=White |first=Brett |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' on Disney+: 5 Things You May Have Missed in Chapter 6 |work=Decider.com |url=https://decider.com/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-chapter-6-easter-eggs/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229154735/https://decider.com/2019/12/13/the-mandalorian-chapter-6-easter-eggs/ |archive-date=December 29, 2019}} Burg was well received by reviewers,{{efn|Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone said Brown's performance as Burg "has me wishing for a parallel reality where he got to play Hellboy when he was younger". But he also said Burg is basically limited to one trait, which is "hot-tempered".{{Cite magazine |last=Sepinwall |first=Alan |author-link=Alan Sepinwall |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Recap: The Gang's All Here |magazine=Rolling Stone |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-recaps/mandalorian-recap-episode-6-prisoner-926428/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408051253/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-recaps/mandalorian-recap-episode-6-prisoner-926428/ |archive-date=April 8, 2020}} Kerr Lordygan of TV Fanatic called Brown "the coolest guest star in this episode, and possibly thus far in the series".{{Cite news |last=Lordygan |first=Kerr |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 1 Episode 6 Review: The Prisoner |work=TV Fanatic |url=https://www.tvfanatic.com/2019/08/what-to-watch-web-of-dreams-leah-reminis-scientology-and-the-aft/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213192121/https://www.tvfanatic.com/2019/08/what-to-watch-web-of-dreams-leah-reminis-scientology-and-the-aft/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} Likewise, Collider writer Vinnie Mancuso declared Burg his favorite character on The Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Mancuso |first=Vinnie |date=December 15, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Guide, Week 6: Every Question We Have After "The Prisoner" |work=Collider |url=https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-episode-6-theories |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108075711/https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-episode-6-theories/ |archive-date=January 8, 2020}} Noah Howell of Niner Times praised Burg's makeup and Brown's performance, saying he did not recognize the actor until seeing his name in the credits.{{Cite news |last=Howell |first=Noah |date=December 28, 2019 |title=TV Review: 'The Mandalorian' – 'Chapter Six: The Prisoner' & 'Chapter Seven: The Reckoning' |work=Niner Times |url=https://www.ninertimes.com/arts_and_entertainment/tv-review-the-mandalorian---chapter-six-the-prisoner/article_2cc5303e-27a0-11ea-a55a-4bb4e7f0edf9.html |access-date=January 23, 2020}} Joseph Stanichar of The Post praised the energy of Brown, who he said delivered an "expert performance".{{Cite news |last=Stanichar |first=Joseph |date=December 17, 2019 |title=TV Review: Chapter 6 of 'The Mandalorian' infiltrates a prison in its take on the heist genre |work=The Post |url=https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2019/12/the-mandalorian-review-the-prisoner-rick-famuyiwa |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217040010/https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2019/12/the-mandalorian-review-the-prisoner-rick-famuyiwa |archive-date=February 17, 2020}} Popular Mechanics writer Darren Orf called Burg a "great addition" to The Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Orf |first=Darren |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: An Old-Fashioned Prison Break...In Space |work=Popular Mechanics |url=https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/tv/a30221943/mandalorian-episode-6-review/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213192116/https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/tv/a30221943/mandalorian-episode-6-review/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} Katie Rife of The A.V. Club called him "overtly villainous", but said he was a "worthy adversary" for the Mandalorian.{{Cite news |last=Rife |first=Katie |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian meets up with old friends, and remembers why they don't hang out anymore |work=The A.V. Club |url=https://www.avclub.com/the-mandalorian-meets-up-with-old-friends-and-remember-1840422314 |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102201541/https://tv.avclub.com/the-mandalorian-meets-up-with-old-friends-and-remember-1840422314 |archive-date=January 2, 2020}} The Ringer writer Ben Lindbergh called him "a heck of a henchman". Not all reviews were positive. IGN writer Joe Skrebels called him "as one-note as you'd fear from someone described literally only as 'the muscle'." Megan Crouse of Den of Geek wrote that Burg and the other characters in the crew "didn't work for me because I didn't believe in them as mercenaries. They're so hapless."{{Cite news |last=Crouse |first=Megan |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian Episode 6 Review – The Prisoner |work=Den of Geek |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/284953/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-6-review |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217130137/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/284953/star-wars-the-mandalorian-episode-6-review |archive-date=December 17, 2019}}|group="nb"}} with several comparing him to the fictional superhero Hellboy.{{Cite news |last=Thorne |first=Will |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': 5 Burning Questions From Episode 6 |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-6-questions-baby-yoda-bill-burr-1203435593/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227161035/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-6-questions-baby-yoda-bill-burr-1203435593/ |archive-date=December 27, 2019}}

==Q9-0==

Q9-0, also referred to simply as Zero,{{Cite news |last=Atkin |first=Jessie |date=January 7, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: The Worst Thing Each Character Has Done |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mandalorian-worst-things-characters-have-done/ |access-date=February 13, 2020}} is a droid who acts as the pilot, navigator, and hacker for the mercenary crew sent by Ranzar "Ran" Malk to rescue Qin from a New Republic prison transport ship in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner". During the mission, Q9-0 discovers there is a high bounty on the Child,{{Cite news |last=Willshire |first=Edward |date=December 21, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Vs. Solo: Which Had the Best Criminal Crew? |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-vs-solo-star-wars-criminal-crew/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222155733/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-vs-solo-star-wars-criminal-crew/ |archive-date=December 22, 2019}} whom he attempts to kill, but the Mandalorian shoots and destroys Q9-0 before he can do so.{{Cite news |last=Elvy |first=Craig |date=January 4, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian: Who Plays Zero The Droid |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-zero-droid-richard-ayoade-voice-actor/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213202358/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-zero-droid-richard-ayoade-voice-actor/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}

In "Chapter 10: The Passenger", it is revealed that the Mandalorian has kept Q9-0's remains on the Razor Crest. At one point, the Frog Lady uses the droid's vocabulator part to better communicate with the Mandalorian so that he can understand what she is saying.

Q9-0 is voiced by Richard Ayoade.{{Cite news |last=Burgos |first=Danielle |date=November 12, 2019 |title=These 'Mandalorian' Easter Eggs Connect Every Corner Of The Star Wars Universe |work=Bustle |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/these-mandalorian-easter-eggs-connect-every-corner-of-the-star-wars-universe-19346314 |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218214052/https://www.bustle.com/p/these-mandalorian-easter-eggs-connect-every-corner-of-the-star-wars-universe-19346314 |archive-date=December 18, 2019}} The character received generally positive reviews from critics.{{efn|Popular Mechanics writer Darren Orf complimented the "deadly game of hide-and-seek" between Q9-0 and the Child and enjoyed the fact that Q9-0 was not used for comedic effect, as droids often are in Star Wars. He called it a "nice change", and compared the character to HK-47, a droid featured in the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003). Conversely, Craig Elvy of Screen Rant felt Ayoade brought deadpan humor to the character's voice, "adding comedic layers to a relatively brief role". Dustin Pinney of Comic Book Resources said Q9-0 was "impeccably voiced" by Ayoade,{{Cite news |last=Pinney |first=Dustin |date=December 17, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Goes Full Batman During Its Prison-Break Episode |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-batman-comparison-prison-break/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213202408/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-batman-comparison-prison-break/ |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} and Scott Snowden of Space.com said Ayoade's "unique voice" helped make Q9-0 a "great addition" to the episode. Noah Howell of Niner Times called him a "solid" character. /Film writer Bryan Young called him a "fascinating" character.{{Cite news |last=Young |first=Bryan |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Delivers Its Best Episode Yet With "The Prisoner" |work=/Film |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/the-mandalorian-the-prisoner-review/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107075308/https://www.slashfilm.com/the-mandalorian-the-prisoner-review/ |archive-date=January 7, 2020}} Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend ranked Q9-0 tenth on a list of the "10 Most Iconic Star Wars droids, though he wrote: "we don't really get too much of a sense of Zero's total personality".{{Cite news |last=Reyes |first=Mike |date=January 21, 2020 |title=The 10 Most Iconic Star Wars Droids, Ranked |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2488648/the-10-most-iconic-star-wars-droids-ranked |access-date=February 13, 2020}} Not all reviews were positive. IGN writer Joe Skrebels described Zero as "somehow more robotic than any other droid in the Star Wars universe".|group="nb"}} A Funko Pop figurine of Q9-0 has been released.{{Cite news |last=Fallon |first=Sean |date=December 31, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Just Got Tons of New Funko Pops |work=Comicbook.com |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/2019/12/31/new-star-wars-the-mandalorian-funko-pops/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101211547/https://comicbook.com/starwars/2019/12/31/new-star-wars-the-mandalorian-funko-pops/ |archive-date=January 1, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Gelman |first=Samuel |date=December 31, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Funko Unveils Next Wave of Pop! Vinyl Figures |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-funko-pop-vinyl-figures/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101163359/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-funko-pop-vinyl-figures/ |archive-date=January 1, 2020}}

==Qin==

Qin is a male purple-skinned Twi'lek who was being held captive on a New Republic prison transport ship in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner". Qin blamed the Mandalorian for his imprisonment.{{Cite news |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 1 Episode 6 – The Prisoner |work=TV Fanatic |url=https://www.tvfanatic.com/shows/the-mandalorian/episodes/season-1/the-prisoner/ |access-date=February 16, 2020}} Ranzar "Ran" Malk arranges for a mercenary party to rescue Qin, which includes the Mandalorian. After the team infiltrates the ship and recovers Qin, they lock the Mandalorian in Qin's cell and attempt to abandon him there, but he escapes. The Mandalorian returns Qin to Ran's space station, but also leads the New Republic to their location, and the station is attacked by X-wing fighters while Qin is aboard.

Qin is portrayed by Ismael Cruz Córdova.{{Cite news |last=Thomas |first=Leah Marilla |date=December 30, 2019 |title=A Guide To The Mandalorian{{'}}s Cast Of Characters... So Far |work=Refinery29 |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8819249/the-mandalorian-cast-characters-actors |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218170243/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/11/8819249/the-mandalorian-cast-characters-actors |archive-date=December 18, 2019}} The character received mixed reviews from critics.{{efn|Thrillist writer Dave Gonzales said Córdova did a great job portraying Qin, and "manage(d) to not make the head tenticles {{sic}} look too stupid".{{Cite news |last=Gonzales |first=Dave |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Piles on More Easter Eggs With the Otherwise Pointless 'Chapter 6' |work=Thrillist |url=https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/the-mandalorian-chapter-6-episode-recap |url-status=live |access-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217193313/https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/the-mandalorian-chapter-6-episode-recap |archive-date=February 17, 2020}} Noah Howell of Niner Times called Qin a "solid" character, while Dan Brooks, a writer with The Mandalorian production company Lucasfilm, complimented the character and said he hoped to see more of him in the future. Rolling Stone critic Alan Sepinwall called Qin the least interesting character from the mercenary crew, comparing his performance to "a poor man's Joker impression".|group="nb"}}

=Introduced in season two=

==Gor Koresh==

Gor Koresh is an Abyssin gangster whom the Mandalorian sought out for information on any Mandalorian sightings in "Chapter 9: The Marshal". When the Mandalorian approaches him while he is watching a ring fight, Koresh orders his henchmen to kill him and steal his beskar armor, but the Mandalorian defeats them and interrogates Koresh, who informs them of a Mandalorian warrior operating on Tatooine. The Mandalorian then leaves Koresh hanging from the lamppost where he shoots the lights out as nocturnal creatures start to close in.

Gor Koresh is performed by John Rosengrant and voiced by John Leguizamo.

==Cobb Vanth==

Cobb Vanth is the marshal of the Tatooine town of Mos Pelgo. On the day when the second Death Star was destroyed, Cobb was present when the Mining Collective attacked Mos Pelgo. Although he was forced to work as a slave, he eventually escaped with a box that, unbeknownst to him, contained crystals, which he traded to his Jawa rescuers in exchange for the salvaged Mandalorian armor formerly owned by Boba Fett. Using the armor, Cobb drove off the invaders, and continued to protect the townspeople of Mos Pelgo ever since.

In "Chapter 9: The Marshal", the Mandalorian is told to seek out Cobb by people who had mistaken him for an actual Mandalorian because of his armor. When the Mandalorian meets Cobb and finds out the truth, he demands that Cobb remove his armor. Their stand-off is interrupted by the attack of a Krayt dragon that has been terrorizing Mos Pelgo, and Cobb persuades the Mandalorian to assist him in killing it in exchange for the armor. Together, they form an unlikely alliance between the townspeople and the Tusken Raiders to eliminate their common enemy, before the Mandalorian comes up with a strategy to use a Bantha as a suicide bomber and have it detonate once the dragon eats it. When the plan fails, the Mandalorian decides to allow himself to be eaten as well in order to manually detonate the explosives, and entrusts Cobb to look after the Child, should he perish. The Mandalorian survives and, with the dragon slain, he parts ways amicably with Cobb, who hands him his armor.

Cobb Vanth is portrayed by Timothy Olyphant.{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/timothy-olyphant-mandalorian-character/|title=Exclusive: Timothy Olyphant Will Wear Boba Fett's Iconic Armor in The Mandalorian Season 2|last=Sciretta|first=Peter|work=/Film|date=May 19, 2020|access-date=May 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519164714/https://www.slashfilm.com/timothy-olyphant-mandalorian-character/|archive-date=May 19, 2020|url-status=live}} The character was introduced in the Star Wars: Aftermath trilogy of novels written by Chuck Wendig.

==Axe Woves==

Axe Woves is a Mandalorian warrior who appears in "Chapter 11: The Heiress".

In season three, Woves leads the Mandalorians with him as mercenaries where they are first seen having to return a Mon Calamari Nobleman who fled with the Quarran Captain Shuggoth to his father, who is a Mon Calamari Viceroy. Then they docked at Plazir-15 to help its inhabitants. Bo-Katan defeated him in combat, where Djarin gave her the Darksaber for having defeated the cyborg that defeated him on Mandalore. Woves and those with him agree to aid Bo-Katan in the plans to take back Mandalore.

Axe is portrayed by Simon Kassianides.{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-2-episode-3-cast-cameos-characters/ |title=The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 3 Cast & Cameos Guide |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |work=Screen Rant |date=November 13, 2020 |access-date=November 13, 2020 }} The character was named by George Lucas, who visited the set during the shooting of Chapter 11.{{Cite Instagram |user=simonkass |postid=CHilYkdF5fL |Simon Kassianides |title=Meet Axe Woves. |description=Simon Kassianides in The Mandalorian|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201216202704/https://www.instagram.com/p/CHilYkdF5fL/ |archive-date=16 Dec 2020 |date=November 13, 2020 }}

==Imperial Captain==

The unnamed Imperial Captain appears in "Chapter 11: The Heiress" as the captain of an Imperial cargo ship that contained stolen Mandalorian weapons. The Mandalorian helped Bo-Katan Kryze's group in reclaiming it. The captain informed Moff Gideon about the situation and called for backup, only to be told by Gideon to sacrifice the ship as they are beyond rescue right now. After Bo-Katan's group makes their way into the bridge and stops the ship from crashing, Bo-Katan demands the Captain tell her the location of the Darksaber. He fears Gideon more than her and commits suicide by biting on an electric capsule.

The unnamed Imperial Captain is portrayed by Titus Welliver.

==Elia Kane==

Elia Kane is a former Imperial communications officer who served under Gideon. She is presumed dead after the season 2 finale when Din Djarin and his allies raid Gideon's cruiser to rescue Grogu.

In season 3, Kane is revealed to have survived the attack and apparently joins the New Republic. Serving undercover as a participant in an amnesty program, she befriends Dr. Pershing and helps him find a way to surreptitiously continue his cloning research. However, she betrays him to the New Republic and secretly sabotages his mind-wipe, making it significantly worse. Kane would later offer her opinion on Nevarro to Colonel Tuttle when it comes under attack by Gorian Shard's pirate crew; Kane later informs a fugitive Gideon that the pirates had been defeated by Bo-Katan Kryze and Din Djarin's force of Mandalorians, and that Bo-Katan intends to return to Mandalore and retake it.

Kane is portrayed by Katy M. O'Brian.{{Cite web |last=Whitbrook |first=James |date=March 15, 2023 |title=The Mandalorian Finally Remembered Its Place in Star Wars' Timeline |url=https://gizmodo.com/mandalorian-season-3-episode-3-the-convert-star-wars-1850229696 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316174735/https://gizmodo.com/mandalorian-season-3-episode-3-the-convert-star-wars-1850229696 |archive-date=March 16, 2023 |access-date=March 16, 2023 |website=Gizmodo}}

==Lang==

Lang is an Imperial Lieutenant who works for Morgan Elsbeth on the planet Corvus. He assisted her in oppressing the citizens of Calodan while leading the fight against Ahsoka Tano. When the Mandalorian arrived in Calodan, Lang took him to Morgan. Lang later led his troops into fighting Ahsoka and the Mandalorian when they attacked Calodan and took down the soldiers loyal to Morgan. As Ahsoka dueled with Morgan, Lang was in a stand-off with the Mandalorian. When Morgan was defeated, Lang put down his weapons and tried to fake surrender by pulling out a smaller blaster, only to be shot by the Mandalorian.

Lang is portrayed by Michael Biehn.{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-cast-cameos-characters/ |title=The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5 Cast & Cameos Guide |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |work=Screen Rant |date=November 27, 2020 |access-date=November 27, 2020 }}

==Ahsoka Tano==

Ahsoka Tano is a Togruta, former Jedi Padawan to Anakin Skywalker, and whom the Mandalorian seeks out in order to return the Child to his species. When on Corvus, she attacked Calodan in order for Morgan Elsbeth to divulge to her the location of her master. The Mandalorian met Ahsoka Tano, and she was able to interact with The Child without words as they can feel each other's thoughts. Ahsoka then reveals that Grogu is the Child's name. She mentions that Grogu is only the second living being of his species that Ahsoka has encountered, the first being Master Yoda. After testing one of Grogu's abilities, Ahsoka didn't want to train him due to the bad path he might take. The Mandalorian and Ahsoka work together to liberate Calodan from Elsbeth who is defeated by Ahsoka. She gives the unseen answer to Ahsoka on where her master Grand Admiral Thrawn is. Before the Mandalorian and Grogu take their leave, Ahsoka directs them to Tython, where there are the ruins of an old temple. If his calls are answered by another Jedi, he will be trained by that Jedi.

Ahsoka is portrayed by Rosario Dawson in "Chapter 13: The Jedi". The character was previously voiced by Ashley Eckstein in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

==Morgan Elsbeth==

Morgan Elsbeth is the Imperial Magistrate of Calodan on the planet Corvus.

In her early life, her people were attacked during the Clone Wars. During the rise of the Galactic Empire, Morgan helped to build the Imperial Fleet and has worked for Grand Admiral Thrawn, and she pillaged different worlds.{{cite web |date=27 November 2020 |author=John Saavedra |title=The Mandalorian: Who Is Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth? |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-mandalorian-magistrate-morgan-elsbeth-diana-lee-inosanto/ |website=Den of Geek }}

She ruled Calodan with an iron fist and strung up her prisoners in electrical cages. Ahsoka Tano did different attacks on Calodan in order to get Morgan to divulge the location of Thrawn. When the Mandalorian arrived on Corvus, Morgan contracted him to find Ahsoka, for which she would give him a pure beskar staff as reward. The Mandalorian and Ahsoka worked together to liberate Calodan from Morgan's rule. Following Morgan's overthrow, a man named Wing became the governor of Calodan.

Morgan Elsbeth is portrayed by Diana Lee Inosanto.

==Luke Skywalker==

Luke Skywalker is the Jedi Master who responds to Grogu's transmission through the Force, rescuing him from Gideon's Dark Troopers in "Chapter 16: The Rescue". Alongside R2-D2, he subsequently agrees to train Grogu as a Jedi Padawan.

Luke is portrayed by Mark Hamill, who was digitally de-aged to portray a younger Luke Skywalker. Max Lloyd-Jones served as an on-set body double for the character.{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/scifi/2020-12-18/the-mandalorian-luke-skywalker/|title=The Mandalorian brings an iconic Jedi to screen again in the season two finale – but he looks a little different|last=Fullerton|first=Huw|work=RadioTimes|date=December 18, 2020|access-date=December 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218095104/https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/scifi/2020-12-18/the-mandalorian-luke-skywalker/|archive-date=December 18, 2020|url-status=live}}

=Introduced in season three=

==Kelleran Beq==

Kelleran Beq is the Jedi Master that rescued Grogu from the Jedi Temple on Coruscant during the events of Order 66.

Beq is played by Ahmed Best, reprising his role from Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge. This is Best's third performance in the Star Wars universe, his most notable being Jar Jar Binks in all three prequel films, and a background character in Attack of the Clones.

=={{anchor|Colonel Tuttle}}Colonel Tuttle==

Colonel Tuttle is a New Republic requisitions officer. Carson Teva informs him about Gorian Shard's attack on Nevarro. He is unable to arrange for aid to be provided since it is not in the New Republic's jurisdiction.

Tuttle is portrayed by Tim Meadows.

==Captain Bombardier==

Captain Bombardier is a former member of the Imperial army who went through the Republic's amnesty program where he arrived on Plazir-15. He helped to improve Plazir-15's lifestyle and married the Duchess of Plazir-15.

Bombardier is portrayed by Jack Black.

==Duchess of Plazir-15==

The unnamed Duchess of Plazir-15 is the ruler of Plazir-15 and the wife of Captain Bombardier.

The Duchess of Plazir-15 is portrayed by Lizzo.

==Commander Helgait==

Commander Helgait is Plazir-15's elderly head of security who is a remant of the Separatists. His family had served in the Duchess of Plazir-15's family for years.

Commander Helgait is portrayed by Christopher Lloyd.

Minor guest characters

Several characters have appeared on The Mandalorian in minor roles or significant cameo appearances.

=Introduced in season one=

==Omera==

Omera is a krill farmer and widow living on a village on Sorgan with her daughter, Winta, in the episode "Chapter 4: Sanctuary".{{Cite news |last=Young |first=Bryan |date=November 29, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Goes Full 'Seven Samurai' With "Sanctuary" |work=/Film |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/the-mandalorian-sanctuary-review/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222052125/https://www.slashfilm.com/the-mandalorian-sanctuary-review/ |archive-date=December 22, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Phillips |first=Patrick |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Why Omera from The Mandalorian looks so familiar |work=Looper |url=https://www.looper.com/178014/why-omera-from-the-mandalorian-looks-so-familiar/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220032749/https://www.looper.com/178014/why-omera-from-the-mandalorian-looks-so-familiar/ |archive-date=February 20, 2020}} When the villagers hire the Mandalorian and Cara Dune to protect them from Klatooinian raiders, Omera befriends the Mandalorian, and the two appear attracted to each other.{{Cite news |last=White |first=Brett |date=December 2, 2019 |title=Who Is Omera on 'The Mandalorian'? Meet Julia Jones |work=Decider |url=https://decider.com/2019/12/02/the-mandalorian-chapter-4-julia-jones/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220043839/https://decider.com/2019/12/02/the-mandalorian-chapter-4-julia-jones/ |archive-date=December 20, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Plante |first=Corey |date=November 29, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 4 confirmed a bombshell about Mando's past |work=Inverse |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/61345-mandalorian-episode-4-spoilers-sanctuary-confirms-mando-past |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213033143/https://www.inverse.com/article/61345-mandalorian-episode-4-spoilers-sanctuary-confirms-mando-past |archive-date=February 13, 2020}} She participates in the village's successful defense of the village and elimination of the raiders.{{Cite news |last=Keane |first=Sean |date=November 30, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian episode 4 recap: Baby Yoda finds happiness |work=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-4-sanctuary-recap-baby-yoda-finds-happiness/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220043945/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-mandalorian-episode-4-sanctuary-recap-baby-yoda-finds-happiness/ |archive-date=February 20, 2020}}{{Cite magazine |last=Sepinwall |first=Alan |author-link=Alan Sepinwall |date=November 29, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Recap: Hang Onto Your Hat |magazine=Rolling Stone |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-recaps/mandalorian-recap-episode-4-sanctuary-919655/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225174031/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-recaps/mandalorian-recap-episode-4-sanctuary-919655/ |archive-date=December 25, 2019}}

Omera is portrayed by Julia Jones.{{Cite news |last=Carbone |first=Gina |date=December 2, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian's Boom Mic Mistake In Episode 4 Gets Compared To Game Of Thrones' Coffee Cup |work=CinemaBlend |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2485836/the-mandalorians-boom-mic-mistake-in-episode-4-gets-compared-to-game-of-thrones-coffee-cup |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220033434/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2485836/the-mandalorians-boom-mic-mistake-in-episode-4-gets-compared-to-game-of-thrones-coffee-cup |archive-date=February 20, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Thorne |first=Will |date=December 6, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian': 5 Burning Questions From Episode 5 |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-5-questions-baby-yoda-1203427186/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226104737/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/mandalorian-episode-5-questions-baby-yoda-1203427186/ |archive-date=December 26, 2019}} "Chapter 4" director Bryce Dallas Howard said it was challenging directing emotional scenes between Omera and the Mandalorian because he always wears a helmet, but that the scenes worked because "Julia is deeply connected to her emotions and you can just feel them on her face."{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |date=December 3, 2019 |title=Bryce Dallas Howard Screamed When She First Saw The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-bryce-dallas-howard-sanctuary-baby-yoda.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117100201/https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-bryce-dallas-howard-sanctuary-baby-yoda.html |archive-date=January 17, 2020}} Brendan Wayne, a body double for the Mandalorian character, said his scenes with Jones were so emotional that they made him cry.{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Meet the Man Beneath the Mandalorian's Armor |url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-double-brendan-wayne-interview.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113162948/https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/the-mandalorian-double-brendan-wayne-interview.html |archive-date=January 13, 2020}} The character of Omera has received mixed reviews from critics.{{efn|Bryan Young of /Film said Omera "steals every scene she's in" and had such excellent chemistry with the Mandalorian that it "truly hurts" when he cannot stay with her at the end of the episode. Forbes writer Erik Kane described Omera as a "great new female character introduced into a show that's been mostly men", and said he wanted to learn more about the character.{{Cite news |last=Kain |first=Erik |date=November 29, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Episode 4 Recap And Review: The 'Star Wars' We Were Looking For |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/11/29/the-mandalorian-episode-4-review-this-is-the-star-wars-we-were-waiting-for/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126024312/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/11/29/the-mandalorian-episode-4-review-this-is-the-star-wars-we-were-waiting-for/ |archive-date=January 26, 2020}} Vulture writer Liz Shannon Miller said Omera is a familiar archetype, but she appreciated that the character took a leadership role in the village and during the fighting scenes, and that she was not reduced to a background role due to her gender. Not all reviews were positive. Kathryn VanArendonk, also of Vulture, wrote that Omera had "zero characterization except that she is a good, protective mother".{{Cite news |last=VanArendonk |first=Kathryn |date=January 3, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian Doesn't Care About Diapers |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/the-mandalorian-parenting-fatherhood-archetype.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107030832/https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/the-mandalorian-parenting-fatherhood-archetype.html |archive-date=January 7, 2020}} Anthony Gramuglia of Comic Book Resources wrote that some fans criticized Omera and the presence of other strong women in The Mandalorain because they felt it was "forced diversity". Gramuglia said these objections were misogynist and "patently ridiculous".{{Cite news |last=Gramuglia |first=Anthony |date=December 3, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Cara Dune Triggers Outrage By Being Female in Star Wars |work=Comic Book Resources |url=https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-cara-dune-star-wars-outrage/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 31, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105222903/https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-cara-dune-star-wars-outrage/ |archive-date=January 5, 2020}}|group="nb"}}

==Winta==

Winta is the young daughter of Omera, living in a village on Sorgan in "Chapter 4: Sanctuary". She develops a close friendship with the Child after the Mandalorian brings him to the village.{{Cite magazine |last=Kirby |first=Meaghan |date=November 29, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian recap: Mando meets a powerful ally |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url=https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-4/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223172049/https://ew.com/recap/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-4/ |archive-date=December 23, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Phipps |first=Keith |date=November 29, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Recap: Two and a Half Samurai |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/the-mandalorian-recap-chapter-4-sanctuary.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221035602/https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/the-mandalorian-recap-chapter-4-sanctuary.html |archive-date=February 21, 2020}}

Winta is portrayed by Isla Farris.{{Cite news |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |date=November 29, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Episode 4 Has A Hidden Time Jump |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-time-jump-weeks-episode-4/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221035601/https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-show-time-jump-weeks-episode-4/ |archive-date=February 21, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Howell |first=Noah |date=December 5, 2019 |title=TV Review: 'The Mandalorian' – 'Chapter Three: The Sin' & 'Chapter Four: Sanctuary' |work=Niner Times |url=https://www.ninertimes.com/arts_and_entertainment/tv-review-the-mandalorian---chapter-three-the-sin/article_0d5bd648-173e-11ea-a929-dbf3d637b50c.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213052905/https://www.ninertimes.com/arts_and_entertainment/tv-review-the-mandalorian---chapter-three-the-sin/article_0d5bd648-173e-11ea-a929-dbf3d637b50c.html |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}

==Caben and Stoke==

{{Anchor|Caben}}{{Anchor|Stoke}}Caben and Stoke are krill farmers in a Sorgan village in "Chapter 4: Sanctuary".{{Cite news |last=Didymus |first=John Thomas |date=November 29, 2019 |title=Comedian Eugene Cordero on The Mandalorian: Who is actor who played Krill villager Stoke? |work=Monsters and Critics |url=https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/comedian-eugene-cordero-on-the-mandalorian-who-is-actor-who-played-krill-villager-stoke/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221033600/https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/comedian-eugene-cordero-on-the-mandalorian-who-is-actor-who-played-krill-villager-stoke/ |archive-date=February 21, 2020}} The two hire the Mandalorian to provide protection from Klatooinian raiders attacking the village.{{Cite news |last=Silliman |first=Brian |date=November 29, 2019 |title=Big details about the Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, and Gina Carano emerge in The Mandalorian ep. 4 |work=Syfy Wire |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mandalorian-chapter-4-baby-yoda-gina-carano-details-emerge |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221035044/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mandalorian-chapter-4-baby-yoda-gina-carano-details-emerge |archive-date=February 21, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Lindbergh |first=Ben |date=November 29, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian,' Chapter 4: How Can Mando and Baby Yoda Hide From Hunters Who Always Know Where They Are? |work=The Ringer |url=https://www.theringer.com/mandalorian/2019/11/29/20988035/mandalorian-chapter-4-recap-sanctuary-baby-yoda-sorgan |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213185452/https://www.theringer.com/mandalorian/2019/11/29/20988035/mandalorian-chapter-4-recap-sanctuary-baby-yoda-sorgan |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}

Caben is portrayed by actor and comedian Asif Ali, and Stoke is played by actor and comedian Eugene Cordero.{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |date=November 29, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian gets even more Western in a standalone adventure |work=The A.V. Club |url=https://www.avclub.com/the-mandalorian-gets-even-more-western-in-a-stand-alone-1840097335 |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221033554/https://tv.avclub.com/the-mandalorian-gets-even-more-western-in-a-stand-alone-1840097335 |archive-date=February 21, 2020}} The two were included on Vulture{{'}}s list of the show's 15 best cameo appearances from season one, in which writer Jackson McHenry described them as "a delightful pair of goofy villagers".{{Cite news |last=McHenry |first=Jackson |date=January 6, 2020 |title=The Mandalorian{{'}}s 15 Best Cameo Appearances, Ranked |work=Vulture |url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/the-mandalorian-best-comedian-cameos.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200108213638/https://www.vulture.com/2020/01/the-mandalorian-best-comedian-cameos.html |archive-date=January 8, 2020}}

==Riot Mar==

Riot Mar is a bounty hunter who attempts to recover the Child from the Mandalorian in "Chapter 5: The Gunslinger".{{Cite news |date=December 6, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Season 1 Episode 5 Review: The Gunslinger |work=TV Fanatic |url=https://www.tvfanatic.com/shows/the-mandalorian/episodes/season-1/the-gunslinger/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216165801/https://www.tvfanatic.com/shows/the-mandalorian/episodes/season-1/the-gunslinger/ |archive-date=February 16, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Elfring |first=Mat |date=December 6, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Episode 5: 12 Star Wars Easter Eggs And References You May Have Missed |work=GameSpot |url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-mandalorian-episode-5-12-star-wars-easter-eggs/2900-3256/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221041610/https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-mandalorian-episode-5-12-star-wars-easter-eggs/2900-3256/ |archive-date=February 21, 2020}} Riot pilots a starfighter and attacks the Mandalorian's ship, but is killed by the Mandalorian after a brief dogfight.{{Cite news |last=Gullickson |first=Brad |date=December 6, 2019 |title='The Mandalorian' Explained: Chapter Five |work=Film School Rejects |url=https://filmschoolrejects.com/mandalorian-explained-chapter-five/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226001512/https://filmschoolrejects.com/mandalorian-explained-chapter-five/ |archive-date=December 26, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=Bulten |first=Izak |date=December 24, 2019 |title=Star Wars: The Mandalorian's 10 Most Savage Lines, Ranked |work=Screen Rant |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-most-savage-lines-ranked/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225152234/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-most-savage-lines-ranked/ |archive-date=December 25, 2019}}

Riot Mar is portrayed by Rio Hackford.

==Lant Davan==

Lant Davan is a soldier with the New Republic and the sole non-droid crew member of a New Republic prison transport ship in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner". Despite efforts by the Mandalorian to save him, Lant Davan is murdered by a gang of mercenaries who board the ship to rescue the prisoner Qin.

Lant Davan is portrayed by Matt Lanter, who also provides the voice of Star Wars protagonist Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Clone Wars,{{Cite news |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Gave Us a Few New Stars to Gaze at This Week |work=Gizmodo |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-mandalorian-gave-us-a-few-new-stars-to-gaze-at-this-1840397558 |url-status=live |access-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109100952/https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-mandalorian-gave-us-a-few-new-stars-to-gaze-at-this-1840397558 |archive-date=January 9, 2020}} as well as other minor characters.{{Cite news |last1=Elfring |first1=Mat |last2=Vicencio |first2=Chastity |date=December 13, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian Episode 6: 13 Star Wars Easter Eggs And References You May Have Missed |work=GameSpot |url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-mandalorian-episode-6-13-star-wars-easter-eggs/2900-3282/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110193751/https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-mandalorian-episode-6-13-star-wars-easter-eggs/2900-3282/ |archive-date=January 10, 2020}} Syfy Wire writer Bryan Young noted that Lanter's performance as Davan sounds nothing like his voice for Anakin, which Young said "speaks to his skill as an actor".

==Trapper Wolf, Jib Dodger and Sash Ketter==

Trapper Wolf, Jib Dodger and Sash Ketter are a trio of New Republic X-wing starfighter pilots, who investigate a homing beacon activated from a New Republic prison transport ship in "Chapter 6: The Prisoner". The pilots follow the beacon to a space station operated by mercenary Ranzar "Ran" Malk, which they attack.

In "Chapter 10: The Passenger", Trapper Wolf accompanied Carson Teva in investigating the Razor Crest. The three pilots later appear at the bar in Adelphi Squadron headquarters in "Chapter 21: The Pirate".

Each of the three pilots are played by directors of first season episodes making cameo appearances: Jib is portrayed by Rick Famuyiwa, Sash is played by Deborah Chow, and Trapper is portrayed by Dave Filoni. Famuyiwa directed and co-wrote the episode in which he appeared.{{Cite news |last=Prahl |first=Amanda |date=December 17, 2019 |title=The Mandalorian: Did You Recognize All These Big Names in Episode 6? |work=PopSugar |url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/47017538/image/47017558/Rick-Famuyiwa-as-Jib-Dodger |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213192131/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/47017538/image/47017558/Rick-Famuyiwa-as-Jib-Dodger |archive-date=February 13, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Boone |first=Brian |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Easter eggs you missed in The Mandalorian |work=Looper |url=https://www.looper.com/174724/easter-eggs-you-missed-in-the-mandalorian/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114162203/https://www.looper.com/174724/easter-eggs-you-missed-in-the-mandalorian/ |archive-date=November 14, 2019}} Trapper Wolf's name was inspired by Filoni's love of wolves.

=Introduced in season two=

==Carson Teva==

Carson Teva is a law enforcement captain within the Adelphi Rangers of the New Republic's Starfighter Corps who originated from Alderaan. He first appeared in "Chapter 10: The Passenger", where he and Trapper Wolf follow the Razor Crest wanting a ping from it upon entering an area of space that is under the New Republic's jurisdiction and wanting to ask about the New Republic Correctional Transport incident, which led to the Mandalorian flying to Maldo Kreis. Teva and Wolf catch up to the Mandalorian, where they slew some ice spiders. After noting that he was sighted with some criminals during a breakout and that he left the same criminals in a cell, they were able to overlook it. Before leaving, Carson advises that the Mandalorian gets his transponder fixed by the next time they run into each other.

In "Chapter 12: The Siege", Carson Teva and one of his fellow New Republic Starfighter Corps members visited Nevarro where he asked Greef Karga about the destruction of an Imperial base there. After Karga confirmed some information, Teva later spoke to Cara Dune, where he states that the New Republic is not sure what is happening in the Outer Rim and they won't be able to get to the bottom of it without local support. It is also revealed that they suffered mutual losses of people they knew the day Alderaan was destroyed.

In season three, Carson Teva received a distress signal from Greef Karga and had a brief discussion with Garazeb Orrelios. As he was unable to get Colonel Tuttle to send aid to Nevarro, Teva traced R5-D4's signal to where the Armorer's Mandalorian group was and enlists Djarin for help, which led to the Mandalorians aiding in the fight against Gorian Shard. He would later find the prison transport containing Moff Gideon adrift as Gideon's body was nowhere to be found. Djarin later visited Teva at the bar that he frequents. He offers to do contract work for him when it comes to rounding up the remnants of the Galactic Empire. Teva reluctantly agrees. When Grogu sees the head of a droid similar to IG-11 as one of the trophies, Djarin was able to get Teva to procure some parts that were used to rebuild IG-11.

Carson Teva is portrayed by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee.{{cite web |date=6 November 2020|access-date=10 January 2023|author=Josh St Clair |title=The Man Behind 'The Mandalorian' Pilot Mask Is a Beloved Canadian Actor |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a34598600/paul-sun-hyung-lee-mandalorian/ |website=Men's Health }}

==Governor Wing==

Governor Wing is a human who lives in Calodan on the planet Corvus at the time when its people were oppressed by Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth. While the Mandalorian and Ahsoka Tano were fighting Morgan's forces, Wing helped to free the prisoners. When Morgan is defeated by Ahsoka and overthrown, Wing becomes the governor of Calodan.

Governor Wing is portrayed by Wing Tao Chao, a Disney executive who retired in 2009.

==Valin Hess==

Valin Hess is an Imperial officer who used to have Migs Mayfeld as a soldier and participated in Operation: Cinder.{{efn|name="Operation: Cinder"}} A disguised Mandalorian and Mayfeld encounter him at a Rhydonium refinery on Morak. The terminal Mayfeld needs is in the officer's mess hall, but Mayfeld sees his former commanding officer Valin Hess and fears being recognized. The Mandalorian goes instead, but the terminal requires a facial scan and he removes his helmet to acquire the codes. He is confronted by Hess, but Mayfeld intervenes. After a tense drink where Hess insults dead soldiers from Operation: Cinder, an angered Mayfeld shoots Hess dead.

Valin Hess is portrayed by Richard Brake.{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-season-2-episode-7-cast-cameos-characters/ |title=The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 7 Cast & Cameos Guide |last=Dumaraog |first=Ana |work=Screen Rant |date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 11, 2020 }}

==R2-D2==

R2-D2 is a droid that was befriended by Luke Skywalker. He appeared with Luke in "Chapter 16: The Rescue", where they obtain Grogu so that Luke can train him.

==Bib Fortuna==

Bib Fortuna is the former aide of Jabba the Hutt. He appears in the post-credits scene of "Chapter 16: The Rescue", where he is revealed to have taken over Jabba's palace, and is subsequently killed by his former ally Boba Fett.

Bib Fortuna is portrayed by Matthew Wood; he previously appeared as the character in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

=Introduced in season three=

==Ragnar Vizsla==

Ragnar is the son of Paz Vizsla and a Mandalorian initiate who was in the midst of being sworn in by the Armorer as part of a coming of age ritual. It was disrupted when a Dinosaur Turtle emerged from the lake as the Armorer gets Ragnar out of the way. After being bested by Grogu in a match with training darts, Ragnar was abducted by a Shriek-hawk causing Bo-Katan to lead Djarin, Paz, and some other Mandalorians in rescuing him.

Ragnar is portrayed by Wesley Kimmel.

==Nevarro Copper Droid==

The Nevarro Copper Droid is a Droid that serves as an advisor to Greef Karga.

The Nevarro Copper Droid is performed by Chris Bartlett and voiced by Parvesh Cheena.

==Gorian Shard==

Gorian Shard is the captain of a group of pirates who operated in the sector where Nevarro is. He later launched an attack on Nevarro which caused the citizens to flee the city. As Carson Teva was unable to get Colonel Tuttle to send aid to Nevarro due to various reasons, Teva enlisted Djarin and the Armorer's faction for help. While most of the Mandalorians engaged the pirates on the ground, Djarin and Bo-Katan attacked Shard's ship. After the final engine was shot, Shard called a fleeing Vane a coward as he and those on board with him perished in the crash. The remainder of Shard's pirates that were on the ground were detained.

Gorian Shard is performed by Carey Jones and voiced by Nonso Anozie.

==Vane==

Vane is a member of Gorian Shard's pirate crew. Vane later accompanied Shard during an attack on Nevarro. He would later flee after his fellow fighters are shot down causing Shard to call him a coward.

Vane is portrayed by Marti Matulis.

==Coxswain==

The Coxswain is an unnamed Ugnaught member of Gorian Shard's pirate crew who helps to operate his spaceship. During Gorian Shard's attack on Nevarro, the Coxswain forwarded Shard's orders to Vane and those attacking from the air. He perished when Shard's ship crashed to the ground.

The Coxswain is performed by Misty Rosas and voiced by Mat Fraser.

==R5-D4==

R5-D4 is a malfunctioning astromech that was supposed to be sold to Owen Lars back in Star Wars. Years later, he appears in Pelli Moto's custody after getting him from the Jawas. Due to Moto not having a part associated with IG-11, she sold R5-D4 to the Mandalorian in order to explore the surface of Mandalore and to see if its atmosphere is toxic. Carson Teva later traced R5-D4's signal to the Armorer's Mandalorian group where he persuades them to help save Nevarro from Gorian Shard's pirate crew.

==Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios==

Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios is the former Captain of the Lasat high honor guard who joined the Rebellion after the near-extinction of his people by the Empire. He was seen interacting with Carson Teva after he got a distress call from Greef Karga.

Zeb is voiced by Steve Blum, who reprises his role from the animated series Star Wars Rebels.

==Lieutenant Reed==

Lieutenant Reed is a New Republic pilot, working with Carson Teva. He was seen with Carson Teva while they were investigating the ruins of Moff Gideon's prison shuttle.

Reed is portrayed by Max Lloyd-Jones, who reprises his role from The Book of Boba Fett.

==Shuggoth==

Shuggoth is the captain of a Quarren spaceship. Axe Woves showed up in his ship to get back the Mon Calamari Nobleman who fled with her. When those who boarded the ship come for the Mon Calamari Nobleman, she persuaded him to go with them and that they will meet again someday.

Shuggoth is performed by Joanna Bennett and voiced by Christine Adams.

==Mon Calamari Nobleman==

The unnamed Mon Calamari Nobleman is the son of an unnamed Mon Calamari Viceroy who fled with the Quarren Captain Shuggoth that he was romantically involved with while skipping bail in the process. When Axes Woves and those with him came for the Mon Calamari Nobleman with plans to return him to his father, the Mon Calamari Nobleman was persuaded by Shuggoth to go with them and that they will meet again someday.

The Mon Calamari Nobleman is performed by David St. Pierre and voiced by Harry Holland.

==Shadow Council==

The Shadow Council are a group of Imperial warlords who are among the remnants of the Galactic Empire. Moff Gideon is associated with this group as they plan to make the Galactic Empire rise again.

The unnamed warlords are portrayed by Ron Bottitta, Imelda Corcoran, Jonny Coyne, Marco Khan, Jodi Long, and Hemky Madera.

==Gilad Pellaeon==

Gilad Pellaeon is an Imperial officer who is part of the Shadow Council, together with Moff Gideon and other high-ranking Imperials. Pellaeon is an advocate of Grand Admiral Thrawn, with whom he has worked before, as Gideon once asked Pellaeon on why Thrawn is not present during their meeting.

Gilad Pellaeon is portrayed by Xander Berkeley. The character previously appeared in the series finale of Star Wars Rebels where he was voiced by Jim Cummings. Pellaeon first appeared in Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy, before being re-introduced into canon works.

==Brendol Hux==

Brendol Hux is an Imperial officer who is part of the Shadow Council that composes of high-ranking Imperials not caught by the New Republic. He has a son named Armitage who later becomes general in the First Order and Commander of Starkiller Base, only ranking below Supreme Leader Snoke.

Brendol Hux is portrayed by Brian Gleeson, the brother of Domhnall Gleeson who portrayed his son in the sequel trilogy. Hux first appeared in the Aftermath trilogy written by Chuck Wendig.

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