Vulptex

These creatures were present on the salt-covered mineral planet of Crait around the time of a battle broke out between the First Order and the Resistance on the planet surface. They were distinguished by their white, crystalline fur.

Behind the scenes
"The theory is they've fed off this planet for so long that their fur has become crystalline. They've taken on the very surface of the planet they live on."

- Neil Scanlan

These creatures were designed for Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi, the upcoming eighth film in the Star Wars saga, which is scheduled for release on December 15, 2017. They were first revealed in The Last Jedi behind the scenes footage from the D23 Expo released on July 15, 2017, displaying the animatronics that were used to bring the creatures to life.

According to Neal Scanlan, the creature effects supervisor for The Last Jedi, feeding off Crait for a long time was the reason behind these creatures' crystalline fur. In this way, "they've taken on the very surface of the planet they live on."

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi