Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by Liam Neeson in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe of comic books, video games, and novels. He was the master of Obi-Wan Kenobi and discovered Anakin Skywalker on the planet of Tatooine.

Qui-Gon is introduced in Episode I as a wise and powerful Jedi Master of about sixty years, the father figure of the 25-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi, who calls him 'Master'. Unlike other more conservative Jedi Masters, he values living in the moment as the most effective and rewarding way to embrace the Force. While other Jedi respect him, they are frequently puzzled by his unorthodox beliefs, and ultimately deny him a seat on the Jedi Council.

Obi-Wan remarks that Qui-Gon has been in conflict with the Council several times in the past. Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones reveals that he was trained in the ways of the Jedi by Count Dooku, who by the time of the film had left the Jedi Order and became a Sith Lord. Later in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Jedi Master Yoda reveals to Obi-Wan that Qui-Gon learned the secret of becoming one with the force.

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