About Thomas Bacon
Tom Bacon is Head of Screen Rant's Star Wars coverage. Although he's now dedicated to Star Wars content, he's a lifelong fan of several other major franchises including Doctor Who and Marvel. You can find him on Twitter @TomABacon. A graduate of Edge Hill University, Tom remains strongly connected with his alma mater as a volunteer chaplain. He's heavily involved with his local church, and anyone who checks him out on Twitter will swiftly learn he's into British politics too.
Author Details
Tom Bacon is Head of Screen Rant's Star Wars coverage. Hailing from the UK, he's heavily involved with his local church and serves as a volunteer chaplain at Edge Hill University. Anyone who checks him out on Twitter will swiftly learn he's into British politics too.
Industry Focus
Tom is a lifelong fan of franchises including Doctor Who and Marvel, but Star Wars has become his area of specialism. He's always shown a deep interest in shared universes and transmedia projects, following Star Wars since the publication of the Thrawn trilogy in the early '90s.
Favorite Media
Tom is engaged with pretty much every medium going: movies, TV shows, audiobooks, novels, comics, and even games. This makes him a good fit for Star Wars, one of the oldest transmedia franchises around, and he's absolutely loving Lucasfilm's High Republic initiative.
Latest Articles
How Old Is Huyang In Star Wars & How Many Jedi He Trained?
Ahsoka introduced Huyang, a knowledgeable lightsaber droid who's served the Jedi Order for a long time - but how old is Huyang really..?
40 Unanswered Questions After The Ahsoka Finale
Ahsoka was Star Wars' boldest TV show to date, but the finale left a surprising number of mysteries and unanswered questions - and some are massive!
Will Baylan Skoll Be Recast In Ahsoka Season 2?
The tragic passing of Ray Stevenson means Lucasfilm is faced with an impossible choice; what do they do with Baylan Skoll after Ahsoka?
Every Star Wars TV Show Ranked From Worst To Best
The first Star Wars TV show released back in the 1980s - so how do they all compare, from live-action to animation, from Clone Wars to Ahsoka?
Ahsoka Ending Explained In Full
The Ahsoka finale brings the story to a triumphant close, with subtle reveals that promise great things for Anakin Skywalker's Padawan and Thrawn.
No, Star Wars Hasn't Just Retconned Return Of The Jedi's Jizz Music
The Star Wars fandom is dividing again, this time over what seems to be a Disney retcon of Return of the Jedi - but all is not as it seems.
All 6 Ways Ahsoka Has Rewritten Star Wars History
Ahsoka has transported viewers to distant Peridea, and in doing so this Disney+ TV show has completely rewritten the history of the Star Wars galaxy.
Ahsoka Theory Reveals Baylan's True Agenda (& Why He Really Hates Anakin Skywalker)
Baylan Skoll remains one of the greatest mysteries in Ahsoka, but a new Star Wars theory reveals his true motives - and explains why he hates Anakin.
Ahsoka Episode 7 Shows Why Thrawn Is The Greatest Star Wars Villain Since Palpatine
Ahsoka episode 7 showed exactly what Grand Admiral Thrawn is capable of - and it confirmed he's the greatest Star Wars villain since Palpatine!
Ahsoka Episode 7 Secretly Revealed The Sith's True Origin - And Confirmed All Baylan's Suspicions
A subtle detail in Ahsoka episode 7 hints at the true origins of the Sith, and seems to confirm Baylan's suspicions are actually right.
"This Is Sacrilegious, This Shouldn't Happen": Rogue One Director On How He Joined Star Wars
Gareth Edwards, director of Rogue One: A Star Wars story, remembers the incredible experience of being approached to play in George Lucas' sandbox.
Foundation Cast & Character Guide: Where Else To See The Stars Of The AppleTV+ Sci-Fi
David Goyer's Foundation brings Isaac Asimov's classic sci-fi series to life - here's your guide to all the actors who have joined the show.
Star Wars Animation's Most Touching Story Wins Much-Deserved Award
Star Wars: Visions is undoubtedly the best animated series in a Galaxy Far, Far Away - and now its best episode has won a prestigious award.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Characters Gets First Live-Action Reference After 20 Years
Ahsoka episode 7 makes a delightful reference to a classic character from the Clone Wars - her first live-action reference in 20 years!
Hayden Christensen's Second Ahsoka Cameo Explained
Ahsoka episode 7 features a second delightful Anakin Skywalker cameo by Hayden Christensen, a suurprisingly beautiful character moment.
14 Star Wars Easter Eggs In Ahsoka Episode 7
Ahsoka episode 7 is absolutely packed with Star Wars Easter eggs and references, plus a delightful cameo from the Star Wars original trilogy!
7 Theories About Ahsoka's True Villain Who's Calling To Baylan
Ahsoka episode 6 revealed Baylan has traveled to Peridea because he senses something very dangerous there - what's calling out to him in the Force?
Ultimate MCU Timeline Theory Fixes All Marvel's Continuity Problems
An innovative new MCU timeline theory may fix so many of Marvel's continuity problems in one fell swoop - all things to the most surprising detail.
Ahsoka Episode 6 Ties Star Wars' Future To An Unexpected Story From 5 Years Ago
A secret Star Wars Easter egg in Ahsoka episode 6 reveals the future of the saga lies in a story told six years ago - rewriting galactic history.
Star Wars May Have Set Up Baylan's Ahsoka Quest 6 Years Ago
Baylan Skoll believes he's on the verge of unlocking some dark power in Ahsoka - and his quest to Peridea may have been set up eight years ago.