Maz Kanata

Maz Kanata was a female pirate. Around thirty years after the Battle of Endor, she owned a castle which played host to travelers, smugglers and other riff raff.

Behind the scenes
Maz Kanata is a character set to appear as a fully CGI character in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, in which she will be played by the actress Lupita Nyong'o. The character's name was first revealed in an exclusive Vanity Fair article in May 2015.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens