Darth Maul is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise, known for his distinctive appearance featuring red and black skin, sharp horns, and a menacing double-bladed lightsaber. He first appeared in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace as an apprentice to the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. Maul is a skilled warrior and assassin, trained in the dark side of the Force. Despite his fierce reputation, he has a complex backstory that includes survival after being defeated by Obi-Wan Kenobi and later appearances in animated series like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels.