Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the "Star Wars" saga. He is played by Liam Neeson in the 1999 movie "". Qui-Gon is an important character in the first episode of the prequel trilogy. He is a wise and powerful Jedi Master and the mentor of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Jinn is killed by Darth Maul who pierced his body with his lightsaber.