Stilgar is a character in the 2021 film Dune and the 2024 film Dune: Part Two. He is portrayed by by Javier Bardem.
Stilgar is a Fremen Fedaykin and the Naib of Sietch Tabr, though hailing from the southern hemisphere of the planet Arrakis.
Description[]
Stilgar will do anything to protect the life and culture of his people—guardians of the Arrakis deserts known as the Fremen. He is revered as a man of great wisdom, born of a deep symbiotic relationship with the wilds of Dune; a primal survivor who has made the most dangerous planet in the universe his home.[1]
History[]
Stilgar first appears when Duncan Idaho introduces him to Leto and House Atreides.
After Paul and Jessica crash in the desert after escaping the Sardaukar troops, Stilgar finds them in the desert, and momentarily surrounds them with his tribe of Fremen. Despite accepting Paul, Stilgar initially intends to slay Jessica for being too old to learn Fremen ways, but is quick to change his mind when Jessica shows him that she is indeed a skilled fighter. He then orders that the two be given sanctuary with the tribe until they reach their base, but things become more difficult when Jamis objects.
After challenging Jessica to a duel, Jamis falls at the hands of Paul and therefore Stilgar welcomes both mother and son within the tribe, hailing the Fremen's vow of a life-for-a-life.
Personality[]
A respected leader among his people, Stilgar is known for his wisdom and deep connection with the harsh environment of Dune.
Quotes[]
- Paul: "Won't you stay? We would honor you."
- Stilgar: "Honor requires that I be elsewhere... I recognize you."
- — Paul & Stilgar's first meeting[src]
- Jamis: "They're weaklings."
- Stilgar: "Jamis... That was a brave crossing they made in the path of Shai-Hulud. He does not speak or act like a weakling. Nor did his father."
- — Jamis & Stilgar dispute Paul & Jessica's fate[src]
“Filthy water. It's full of chemicals. But good enough for cooling systems.” - On Harkonnen biochemistry, Dune: Part Two
Trivia[]
- Stilgar’s fanatical belief in Paul Atreides as the Lisan al Gaib has inspired numerous memes.
- Like the book, Paul sees Stilgar rallying the Fremen and reflects, sadly, that his friend was now entirely subsumed by a fanatic loyal to Paul.
- Stilgar is described by Chani and Shishakli as hailing from the southern hemisphere of Arrakis - a detail not explicitly mentioned in Frank Herbert’s novel.
Gallery[]
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| Characters from Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two | |
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