Originally a slave on Tatooine, Anakin Skywalker is a Jedi prophesied to bring balance to the Force. He has become one of the most iconic villains in popular culture, and has been listed among the greatest villains and fictional characters ever.
Star Wars creator George Lucas has collectively referred to the first six episodic films of the franchise as 'the tragedy of Darth Vader'. The character is the primary antagonist in the original trilogy and, as Anakin Skywalker, is a primary protagonist in the prequel trilogy.