In the Hand of Thrawn Duology , Luke , now a Jedi Master , works again with Mara Jade , who has learned to better her Force knowledge since her training at Luke 's Jedi Academy . He falls in love with her and they eventually marry . Later , in Edge of Victory : Rebirth , they have a son whom they name Ben after Obi - Wan Kenobi 's pseudonym Ben .

Question: who does luke skywalker fall in love with
Answer: Mara Jade