Theomet Danlé

 was a minor character featured in the Star Wars franchise. Played by actor Steve John Shepherd, he was introduced in the prequel trilogy film, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. He can be seen in the opening sequences of the film.

Biography
was a young man serving in the Royal Naboo Security Forces at the rank of lieutenant. In the year 22 BBY, Lieutenant Danlé was part of the entourage stationed aboard a J-type diplomatic barge en route to the capital world of Coruscant. A Clawdite shape-shifter named Zam Wesell, posing as a journalist asked to come aboard the ship to plant a listening device and Danlé granted her access. The truth was, Zam was a bounty hunter and an assassin and the listening device she planted was in fact a high-yield explosive. The intent was to assassinate Senator Padmé Amidala, who was scheduled to be on board. The real Amidala rode in a N-1 starfighter, while her bodyguard, Cordé, took her place on the barge.

As the barge approached a landing platform on Coruscant, Lieutenant Danlé informed Cordé of their arrival. The ship exploded just as it touched it down and all aboard, including were killed in the blast.

Notes & Trivia

 * The character of was created by writer/director George Lucas.


 * speaks the very first line of dialogue in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.