The fictional character, Grand Admiral Thrawn, who proved to be one of the greatest villains of all time in the Star Wars saga. A consummate strategist, cool-headed leader, and brilliant tactician, Thrawn led the remnants of the Empire to almost defeating the Rebellion (
New Republic). However, he was assassinated by his bodyguard during the climatic Battle of Bilbringi, ending his near-victory over the Rebellion.
He was the last of Emperor Palpatine's
twelve Grand Admirals, had pale
blue skin, black-bluish hair, and piercing red glowing
eyes. He was a member of the Chiss, a humanoid race belonging to the fringes of the known Galaxy.