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How was Luke Skywalker created?
Luke Skywalker was variously conceived of as a 60-year-old grizzled war hero, later as a Jedi Master, and as a woman.
Who created Luke Skywalker?
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas.
What year was Luke Skywalker created?
Are there any other interesting aspects about Luke Skywalker and his concept and creation?
In early Luke Skywalker drafts, Lucas said, The first talked about a princess and an old general. The second version involved a father, his son, and his daughter.“
Who played Luke Skywalker?
Luke Skywalker is portrayed by Mark Hamil.
What was the concept of Luke Skywalker?
Though Luke's surname was Skywalker in Lucas's 1973 treatment of The Star Wars, it was changed to Starkiller in subsequent drafts.

Question: Why did they change his name from Starkiller to Skywalker?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did George Lucas change Luke Skywalker's name from Starkiller to Skywalker?