There are female Sith Lords in the Star Wars universe. In the expanded universe, or now referred to as Star Wars Legends, there were several notable female Sith Lords. However, in the current Star Wars canon, which started with the Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm, there had not been any female Sith Lords introduced until recently.
The first female Sith Lord introduced in the new canon is Lady Shaa. She makes her debut in Darth Vader #22, a comic book issue released in 2020. Lady Shaa is portrayed as the first female Sith Master in the new canon, marking a significant milestone for female representation in the Sith order.
It is important to note that the Sith are an inherently dark side Force tradition, and their ideology revolves around power, dominance, and the pursuit of personal gain. The Sith Lords, both male and female, embrace the dark side of the Force, seeking to control and manipulate it for their own purposes.
In the previous Star Wars Legends canon, there were several notable female Sith Lords who played significant roles in the expanded universe stories. Perhaps the most famous female Sith Lord in Legends is Darth Talon, who appeared in the comic series Star Wars: Legacy. Darth Talon was a skilled warrior and loyal apprentice to Darth Krayt, the leader of the Sith in that era.
Another notable female Sith Lord in Legends is Darth Zannah, who was a prominent character in the Darth Bane trilogy of novels. Darth Zannah was the apprentice of Darth Bane, the Sith Lord who established the Rule of Two, which became the foundation of the Sith order for thousands of years.
While the new Star Wars canon has only recently introduced Lady Shaa as a female Sith Master, it is exciting to see more diverse representation within the Sith order. As the Star Wars universe continues to expand and evolve, it is possible that we may see more female Sith Lords in future stories, further enriching the lore and providing more opportunities for compelling characters and narratives.
The new Star Wars canon has recently introduced its first female Sith Master, Lady Shaa, in Darth Vader #22. While there were several female Sith Lords in the previous Star Wars Legends canon, this is a significant milestone for female representation in the Sith order within the current canon. It will be interesting to see how Lady Shaa’s character develops and if more female Sith Lords are introduced in future Star Wars stories.