Supreme Leader Snoke, the Supreme Leader, or simply just Snoke, is the principal villain of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, serving as the tertiary antagonist in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Episode VIII. He is Kylo Ren's master and the Supreme Leader of the First Order, plotting with General Hux to use Kylo Ren as a weapon. He is portrayed by Andy Serkis.