Chirrut Îmwe



"I'm one with the Force; the Force is with me."

- Chirrut Îmwe

Chirrut Îmwe was a blind human male, born on the moon Jedha, and a spiritual warrior-monk who was active during the days of the Galactic Empire. Alongside his friend and protector, Baze Malbus, he and other members of a volunteer group of Rebels died after stealing the plans of the first Death Star.

Personality and traits
Chirrut Îmwe was a blind human male, with pale blue eyes, black hair and tan skin. Îmwe was a strong believer of the Force and the Jedi way, carrying a simple staff and traditional lightbow bowcaster, contrasting greatly with his partner's more pragmatic personality. His devotion to spirituality helped him overcome his blindness and become a formidable warrior.

Behind the scenes
Chirrut Îmwe is portrayed by Donnie Yen in the Star Wars stand-alone film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Director Gareth Edwards allowed Yen to flesh out the character as he saw fit. One of the traits that Yen created for his character was Îmwe's blindness.

Appearances

 * Rogue One: Baze & Chirrut
 * Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
 * Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novel
 * Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – A Junior Novel