The Star Wars franchise has made strides in recent years in trying to diversify its universe and characters, but there is still much work to be done. LGBTQ+ Star Wars characters may exist in the canon, but there's very little visibility for them on television and in movie projects. That needs to change, and there's a solid list of characters that could easily be worked into current or future plans.
The following Star Wars characters fall under the queer umbrella and, frankly, are deserving of more of the limelight than they're currently being given. Here's hoping that giving them some attention will encourage showrunners, screenwriters, and other creatives at Lucasfilm to find a place for them in their works and make their stories as visible as some of our most beloved legacy characters.
