Iain McCaig (born March 19, 1957) is an artistic director, concept designer, and filmmaker who worked at JAK Films, a division of Lucasfilm, as a storyboard and concept artist for Episodes I, II, III and VII.[1] Several of the characters he designed include Darth Maul, Queen Amidala, and Sio Bibble. Artwork by McCaig was also featured in A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy,[2] The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi?, Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side! and the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic series.[3]
Iain McCaig was brought in to sketch characters for the Star Wars: The High Republic publishing campaign, a series released in 2021.[4]
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Star Wars contributions[edit | edit source]

Unused concept art of Padmé, carrying her two children
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens (2015) — Concept Artist
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005) — Concept Artist
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002) — Concept Artist
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999) — Concept Artist, one of Orn Free Taa's aides
Other works[edit | edit source]
- John Carter of Mars (2012) — Concept Artist
- Outlander (2006) — Concept/Story Director
- Charlotte's Web (2006) — Concept Artist
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — Concept Artist
- Peter Pan (2003) — Storyboard Artist
- "Dinotopia" (2002) — Storyboard Artist
- Taking the Wheel (2002) — Storyboard Artist
- The Book of Stars (1999) — Visual Effects Storyboard Artist
- The Face (1998) — Director
- Interview with the Vampire (1994) — Storyboard Artist
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1996) — Storyboard Artist
- Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) — Storyboard Artist
- Star Control 2 (1992) — Writer
- Hook (1991) — Storyboard Artist
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — Storyboard Artist
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) — Storyboard Artist
- Jethro Tull's Broadsword and the Beast (1982) — Illustrator
Bibliography[edit | edit source]

Early concept art of Anakin Skywalker for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
Iain McCaig on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
Designing a Sith Lord on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
From Concept to Costume on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
Undressed to Kill on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
Drawing Attention: Iain McCaig on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
Padmé Amidala, Costume P17 on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
Meet the Episode III Art Department on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
"Shaping the Past"—Star Wars Insider 145
Announcing An Exciting New Array of Star Wars Children's Books on StarWars.com (backup link)
"Launch Pad"—Star Wars Insider 150
Designing The Force Awakens: James Clyne and Iain McCaig Discuss Creating Concept Art on StarWars.com (backup link)
A Step Into the Dark, Art of The High Republic, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
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"Shaping the Past"—Star Wars Insider 145
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A New Hope Illustrated Novel on Amazon.com (backup link)
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Marvel Journeys to Batuu in New Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Comic – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
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Star Wars: The High Republic | Announcement Trailer on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
External links[edit | edit source]
Iain McCaig at the Internet Movie Database
- Iain McCaig's official site - "Coming soon" as of April 20, 2020
- The Art of Iain McCaig - Iain McCaig's official blog
- Ninth Ray Studios' official site