George R . Binks George R . Binks was an Otolla Gungan whaler who operated and resided on Naboo . He was the owner of Binks & Son Whaling Company , continuing the profession that had been practiced by his ancestors for hundreds of years . He was , through an unhappy marriage , the father of Jar Jar Binks , who would go on to serve as the Chommell sector ' s representative in the Galactic Senate . On a whaling voyage with his wife and son , George R . Binks encountered an aggressive whale . Thanks to numerous poor navigation choices by Jar Jar , the whale crashed into the ship , causing it to sink . After this incident , the Binks family found themselves shipwrecked on a desolate island for over a month . During this time , prompted by his annoyance at his son ' s constant clumsy behavior , Binks unsuccessfully attempted to commit suicide . Biography . Early life . George R . Binks was born in Otoh Gunga on Naboo some time prior to the fall of the Galactic Republic , to a family of whalers . The Binks family had practiced the whaler profession for centuries , and he was no exception to that tradition . As a mere youth , he commanded his own gang of fishermen in his home town . At some point , he decided to join the family business , the Binks & Son Whaling Company . In his capacity as a professional whaler , Binks often went on long sea voyages , even sailing across the entire globe of Naboo on more than one occasion . At one point , he fell in love with the warrior - woman Sheebla , and planned on marrying her . But when he learned of Sheebla ' s infertility , Binks broke off his wedding plans and left her ; to him a son to carry on the family name was more important than love . He eventually married another woman , not out of love , but because she had the ability to bear him an heir . She gave birth to his son , Jar Jar Binks , in 52 BBY . Starting when his son was quite young , Binks frantically attempted to teach Jar Jar the whaler profession and involve him in the family company . But much to his chagrin , Jar Jar was uninterested and prone to clumsiness . As a result of these qualities , Binks began resenting his son . Shipwrecked . On a whaling trip with his wife and son in the southernmost seas of Naboo , Binks happened upon a large whale . His initial attempt at harpooning the creature was unsuccessful , and in the ensuing fight the whale got caught in the rigging of Binks ' s ship . He issued a series of commands to Jar Jar to take the wheel and maneuver clear of the situation , but his son was unable to comply . As a result , the ship sank , and the Binks family was forced to seek refuge on a barren island . A month later , Binks and his family were still stranded on the island , which he christened " Binks ' s Woe . " He grew increasingly annoyed by his son ' s antics , so that when Jar Jar offered to swim for help — a suicidal task due to the treacherous seas as well the distance involved — Binks encouraged the boy . However , this attempt at getting Jar Jar killed was cut short when his wife intervened . Overcome with feelings , he drew a gun and turned it on himself . His wife tried to encourage him not to , but only ended up encouraging him into pulling the trigger by telling him to think of their son . The shot merely grazed his skull , knocking him unconscious . When he awoke a short while later , he lowered his head in sadness . Personality and traits . George R . Binks was an experienced whaler and sailor who took great pride in his profession , as well as in his family . So concerned was he with securing a male heir to the Binks name that he left the woman he loved because she was infertile . When he finally received a son , Jar Jar , he worked hard to teach the youngster the whaling profession . His son ' s repeated failures at living up to his expectations became a source of discontent for Binks . The loss of the love of his life and his seemingly incompetent son caused him to grow violent and angry , culminating in an unsuccessful attempt at killing himself . Behind the scenes . George R . Binks was created by Tony Millionaire , and is the main character of the short comic " George R . Binks " , which was published in " Star Wars Tales 20 " in June 2004 . The character has not appeared in any subsequent " Star Wars " publications .