Chewbacca is a Wookiee, a fictional species of tall, hirsute bipedal humanoids native to the planet Kashyyyk. Chewbacca is a smuggler and a rebel who fights against the Galactic Empire. He is a loyal friend to Han Solo and a co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon. Chewbacca is a fierce warrior and a skilled mechanic. He is also a loving husband and father.