Who Is Grogu
Grogu is a young Force-sensitive character introduced in the live-action series The Mandalorian. He is often called "the Child" and is widely recognized by fans as Baby Yoda. He belongs to the same unnamed species as the iconic Jedi Master Yoda.
Is Grogu a Mandalorian
Grogu is not a Mandalorian by culture or training. He is a member of a mysterious alien species, not the human warriors of Mandalore. However, he is closely associated with the Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin, who protects him and follows Mandalorian traditions.
How Grogu Connects to the Mandalorian Story
In The Mandalorian, Din Djarin takes on the task of safeguarding Grogu after the fall of the Empire. Their journey explores themes of guardianship and found family. For more background on the character and his species, see the official Star Wars databank entry on Grogu at starwars.com/databank/grogu.
