General Grievous is the cyborg leader of the Separatist droid army in Star Wars, first introduced in the animated Clone Wars series before his major appearance in Revenge of the Sith in 2005. Trained as a Jedi hunter, he is famous for wielding four lightsabers at once and for his distinctive cough and mechanical voice. Clips of his voice spread through Star Wars fan edits, gaming videos and meme soundboards, where his presence signals a formidable opponent. He remains popular because the character combines menace, dark comedy and instant recognition for Star Wars fans.