![]() | ![]() |
- "I'm afraid our furry companion has gone and done something rather rash."
- ―C-3PO, to Leia Organa
Paploo was a male Ewok of the Bright Tree tribe on the forest moon of Endor. During the Battle of Endor, Paploo aided the Rebel strike team that was led by Han Solo in destroying the generator powering the Death Star II's deflector shield.
Biography[]

Paploo stole an Imperial speeder bike to create a distraction.
Paploo lived in Bright Tree Village on the forest moon of Endor during the Galactic Civil War,[1] and was a skilled Ewok scout like his friends Teebo and Wicket W. Warrick.[3] When a Rebel strike team, led by Han Solo, arrived on the moon to destroy the generator powering the Death Star II's deflector shield, Palpoo aided the Rebels in infiltrating the generator facility.
In order to reduce the number of guards outside of the bunker's back entrance, Paploo stole a speeder bike belonging to Imperial scout troopers. Three of the four troopers sped after him, while only one remained behind. Though the Rebels were initially concerned that Paploo's actions would draw unwanted attention, his actions allowed the Rebels to capture the remaining stormtroopers and enter the facility. Though the Rebels were captured, they were nonetheless able to later destroy the shield generator, allowing the Alliance Fleet the successful chance to destroy the orbiting Death Star.[1]
Behind the scenes[]

Kenny Baker in his Paploo costume
In Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Paploo was portrayed by Kenny Baker, who also portrayed R2-D2.[4]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars Treasury: The Original Trilogy
- Star Wars (2020) 36 (Variant cover only)
- "The Woklings' Tale" — Return of the Jedi – Ewoks 1
- "Paploo's Tale" — Return of the Jedi – Ewoks 1
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi junior novelization
- Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side! (and audiobook)
- Return of the Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD
- "One Normal Day" — From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (and audiobook)
- Return of the Jedi – Ewoks 1 (Variant cover only)
- Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
- Ultimate Star Wars
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
Star Wars Helmet Collection: Scout Trooper Weapons & Uniforms: Ewoks
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
Star Wars Helmet Collection: Commander Wolffe Databank A-Z: Wicket Warrick–Weequay
Star Wars: Destiny — Spark of Hope Card: Ewok Warrior (backup link)
- Star Wars: How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks and Other Galactic Survival Skills (Picture only)
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
"C-3PO" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – The Official Collector's Edition
"Chewbacca and Other Aliens of the Rebellion and the Resistance" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
"The Battle of Endor and the Fall of the Empire" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
Star Wars Starships & Vehicles: Imperial Shuttle Pilots and Crew Members: Mission to Endor
First look: Paploo's Wild Ride Organized Play Kit on Atomic Mass Games' official website (backup link)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
Ewok in the Databank (backup link)
Paploo in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
Paploo in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑
Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)