Ralph McQuarrie



Ralph McQuarrie (born June 13, 1929) is a visionary conceptual designer and futurist responsible for the look of the original trilogy of Star Wars.



He also provided concept illustrations for Shadows of the Empire.

He often goes by the initials "RMQ", which he uses as his signature.

His concept art is featured in The Illustrated Star Wars Universe and The Art of Ralph McQuarrie.

McQuarrie was tuckerized via cameo in The Empire Strikes Back as General Pharl McQuarrie.