Dengar is a bounty hunter who made his first appearance in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” (1980). Here’s a brief overview of Dengar’s history in the Star Wars canon:
- Film Appearance: The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Dengar was briefly seen in The Empire Strikes Back during the scenes set in the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine. He was one of the bounty hunters hired by Darth Vader to track down the Millennium Falcon and its crew.
- Expanded Universe/Legends: Dengar’s character was further explored in the Star Wars Expanded Universe (now known as Legends) through various novels and comics. In this continuity, Dengar had a more detailed background and was involved in various adventures and conflicts.
- Canon Reintroduction: When Disney acquired Lucasfilm, they decided to create a new canon for the Star Wars universe, discarding the Expanded Universe. Dengar was reintroduced into the new canon through various media:
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series): Dengar made an appearance in the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” in Season 4, Episode 15, titled “Deception.” He is shown as a participant in a plot involving Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- Star Wars: Aftermath Trilogy (Novel): Dengar makes an appearance in the “Aftermath” trilogy by Chuck Wendig, which is set after the events of “Return of the Jedi.” In the trilogy, Dengar is shown to have survived and is involved in the post-Empire era.
- Star Wars: Battlefront II (Video Game): Dengar is a playable character in the multiplayer-focused video game “Star Wars: Battlefront II,” released in 2017.
- The Mandalorian (TV series): Dengar also made a brief appearance in the second season of “The Mandalorian” in the episode titled “Chapter 14: The Tragedy.” He is seen as one of the bounty hunters on Tython, witnessing the arrival of Moff Gideon’s Dark Troopers.