Dark Star or Darkstar may refer to:

Astronomy

Dark star (Newtonian mechanics) A dark star is a theoretical object compatible with Newtonian mechanics that, due to its large mass, has a surface escape velocity that equals or exceeds the speed of light. Whether light is affected by gravity under Newtonian mechanics is uncle ...

, a star that has a gravitational pull strong enough to trap light under Newtonian gravity *

Dark star (dark matter) A dark star is a hypothetical type of star that may have existed early in the universe before conventional stars were able to form and thrive. Properties The dark stars would be composed mostly of normal matter, like modern stars, but a high ...

, a star heated by annihilation of dark matter particles within it *

Dark-energy star A dark-energy star is a hypothetical compact astrophysical object, which a minority of physicists think might constitute an alternative explanation for observations of astronomical black hole candidates. The concept was proposed by physicist G ...

, an object composed of dark energy that outwardly resembles a black hole

Media and entertainment

Film

* ''The Dark Star'' (1919 film), a lost 1919 silent film * ''The Dark Star'' (1955 film), a 1955 West German drama film * ''Dark Star'' (film), a 1974 science fiction comedy film directed by John Carpenter * ''Dark Star'', a 1978 film distributed by David Grant * '' Dark Star: H. R. Giger's World'', a 2014 Swiss documentary * "Darkstar", a fictional military aircraft in the 2022 film '' Top Gun: Maverick''

Television

* Darkstar (''Ben 10''), or Michael Morningstar, a character in the ''Ben 10'' franchise

Literature

Comics

Darkstar (Marvel Comics) Darkstar is the name of different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Tony Isabella and George Tuska, the Laynia Petrovna version of Darkstar first appeared in ''Champions (1975 team), The C ...

, a Marvel Comics superhero *

Darkstars The first Darkstars were a group of intergalactic policemen that appeared in comic books published by DC Comics. They were introduced in ''Darkstars'' #1 (October 1992 in comics, 1992), and were created by Michael Jan Friedman and Larry Stroman. ...

, a DC Comics superhero team * Darkstar Comics, a fictional comic book company in the TV series ''

Spaced ''Spaced'' is a British television sitcom created, written by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, and directed by Edgar Wright, about the comedic, and sometimes surreal and action-packed, misadventures of Daisy Steiner and Tim Bi ...

'' * ''Dark Star'', an issue of the comics series ''

The Transformers ''Transformers'' is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Tomy, Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two Extraterrestrials in fiction, alien robot fac ...

Books

* ''The Dark Star'', a 1917 novel by Robert W. Chambers * ''Dark Star'', a 1929 novel by

Lorna Moon Lorna Moon (born Nora Helen Wilson Low; 16 June 1886 – 1 May 1930) was a British author and screenwriter from the early days of Hollywood. She is best known as the author of the bestselling novel ''Dark Star'' (1929) and as one of the earlies ...

* ''The Dark Star'', a 1939 novel by

Margaret Mackie Morrison Margaret Mackie Morrison (18 April 1897–7 February 1973); known as Peggy Morrison, and the pen name March Cost, was a British novelist. She was one of the six children of Arthur Mackie Morrison and Agnes Brysson Morrison C.B.E., née Inglis. He ...

, writing as March Cost * ''Dark Star'', a 1969 novel by

Norma K. Hemming Norma Kathleen Hemming (September 1928 – 4 July 1960) was a British-Australian writer of science fiction and romance novels. She was Australia's first significant female science fiction writer. As N. K. Hemming she published 20 stories in t ...

, writing as Nerina Hilliard * ''Dark Star'', a novelization of the 1974 film, by

Alan Dean Foster Alan Dean Foster (born November 18, 1946) is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction. He has written several book series, more than 20 standalone novels, and many novelizations of film scripts. Career ''Star Wars'' Foster was the ghost ...

* ''Dark Star'', a 1985 biography about John Gilbert written by his daughter Leatrice Joy-Gilbert * ''Dark Star'', a 1989 novel by

Marcia Muller Marcia Muller (born September 28, 1944) is an American author of mystery and thriller novels. Muller has written many novels featuring her ''Sharon McCone'' female private detective character. ''Vanishing Point'' won the Shamus Award for '' ...

* ''Dark Star: The Roy Orbison Story'', a 1990 book by

Ellis Amburn Ellis Edward Amburn (2 August 1933 – 18 August 2018) was an American book editor and biographer. Life A 1954 graduate of Texas Christian University, Ellis Amburn worked as a reporter for ''Newsweek'' before going into the book publishing indu ...

* ''Dark Star'', a 1991 ''Night Soldiers'' novel by

Alan Furst Alan Furst (; born 1941) is an American author of historical spy novels. Furst has been called "an heir to the tradition of Eric Ambler and Graham Greene," whom he cites along with Joseph Roth and Arthur Koestler as important influences. Most o ...

* ''Dark Star'', a 2008 ''

Stony Man ''The Executioner'' (a.k.a. ''Mack Bolan'') is a monthly men's action-adventure paperback book series (published from 1969–2020) following the exploits of the character Mack Bolan and his wars against organized crime and international terrorism ...

'' novel by

Nick Pollotta Nick Pollotta (August 26, 1954 – April 13, 2013 in Chicago) was an American author. He is best known for his humorous novels, including the science-fiction novel, ''Illegal Aliens'' (with Phil Foglio) and the fantasy novels ''Bureau 13'' and '' ...

, writing as Don Pendleton * ''Darkstar'', a 2011 novella by Christopher R. Howard * ''Dark Star'', a 2020 book by

Jane Holland Jane Holland (born 17 November 1966 in Ilford, London) is an English poet, novelist and astrologer. She won an Eric Gregory Award from the Society of Authors for her poetry in 1996 and her YA novel ''Witchstruck'', written as Victoria Lamb, w ...

, an omnibus of the Stella Penhaligon series

Music

Performers

Dark Star (band) Dark Star were an English psychedelic rock band, formed in 1996 in London. The band was composed of vocalist/guitarist Christian Hayes, drummer David Francolini and bassist Laurence O'Keefe. History Origins All three members of Dark Sta ...

, an English psychedelic rock band, 1998–2001 *

Darkstar (band) Darkstar are a British electronic music duo. Since 2007, they have released music on Hyperdub, Warp and 2010 Records. History Early singles James Young & Aiden Whalley began making music together in London in 2007, releasing their first c ...

, an English electronic duo, formed 2007 *

Dark Star Orchestra Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as an tribute band, international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been "celebrating the Gra ...

, a Grateful Dead tribute band * Darkstar, a progressive metal band co-founded by Dan Rock of

Psychotic Waltz Psychotic Waltz is an American progressive metal band formed in El Cajon, California, in 1988. History The first incarnation of the band was under the name Aslan, named after a character in the novel ''The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' by ...

Albums

* ''Dark Star'' (soundtrack), by John Carpenter, 1980 * ''Dark Star'', by

Deine Lakaien Deine Lakaien is a German band project active since 1985. It is formed by the vocalist Alexander Veljanov and by the composer and multi-instrumentalist Ernst Horn. The group unites influences from dark wave with pop music and elements of avant ...

, 1991 * ''Dark Star'', by

The Supernaturals The Supernaturals are a guitar-based indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band signed to Parlophone in 1996, and had a string of singles which were taken from their three albums and four EPs. Other members included Mark Guthrie, Derek ...

, 1993 * '' Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead'', by the David Murray Octet, 1996 * ''Dark Star'' (album), by the Grateful Dead and featuring their song "Dark Star", 2012 * ''Dark Star'', by

Jaymes Young Jaymes Young (born Jaymes McFarland; September 1, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. On September 9, 2013, he debuted his first extended play, ''Dark Star''. His debut album ''Feel Something'' was released on June 23, 2017. Ca ...

, 2013

Songs

* "Dark Star" (song), by the Grateful Dead * "Dark Star", by Beck from '' The Information'' * "Dark Star", by Cinema Bizarre from ''

ToyZ Toyz may refer to: * '' ToyZ'', a 2009 album by Cinema Bizarre * Toyz (gamer), a retired professional ''League of Legends'' player See also * Toy (disambiguation) {{disambiguation ...

'' * "Dark Star", by Crosby, Stills & Nash from '' CSN'' * "Dark Star", by Delerium from ''

Faces, Forms & Illusions ''Faces, Forms & Illusions'' is the debut studio album by the Canadian ambient/electronic music group Delerium that was released on January 6, 1989 on the Dossier label. The album was re-issued in 1997 on Cleopatra Records with the bonus track "D ...

'' * "Dark Star", by Hypnogaja from '' Truth Decay'' * "Dark Star", by I Am Kloot from ''

Natural History Natural history is a domain of inquiry involving organisms, including animals, fungi, and plants, in their natural environment, leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study. A person who studies natural history is cal ...

'' * "Dark Star", by Mike Oldfield from ''

Tubular Bells II ''Tubular Bells II'' is the fifteenth studio album by English guitarist and songwriter Mike Oldfield. It was released on 31 August 1992 by Warner Music UK and is the successor to his debut album ''Tubular Bells'' (1973). It was Oldfield's first ...

'' * "Dark Star", by Poliça from ''

Give You the Ghost ''Give You the Ghost'' is the first studio album by American indie pop band Poliça. It was released by Totally Gross National Product on February 14, 2012. It was re-released by Mom + Pop Music together with a remix EP on August 14, 2012. It peak ...

'' * "Dark Star", by Tarja Turunen from ''

What Lies Beneath ''What Lies Beneath'' is a 2000 American supernatural horror thriller film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer, with supporting performances from Diana Scarwid, Miranda Otto, James Remar, Joe Mort ...

'' * "Dark Star", by

from his album of the same name

Video games

* '' DarkStar One'', a 2006 video game * '' Darkstar: The Interactive Movie'', a 2010 video game * Dark Star (''No More Heroes''), a video game character * Dark Star, a malevolent artifact in the video game '' Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' * ''Dark Star'' (1984 video game), a 3D space shoot 'em up for the ZX Spectrum * Darkstar, a special weapon in the Sci-Fi MMOFPS ''

PlanetSide 2 ''PlanetSide 2'' is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS) game developed by Enad Global 7, Toadman Interactive. The game supports battles with thousands of players and incorporates modern first-person shooter m ...

Technology

Lockheed Martin RQ-3 DarkStar The RQ-3 DarkStar (known as Tier III- or "Tier three minus" during development) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Its first flight was on March 29, 1996. The Department of Defense terminated DarkStar in January 1999, after determining the UA ...

, an unmanned aerial vehicle *

Project Darkstar Project Darkstar is a discontinued open source framework for MMOG development, written in Java and deployed as game engine middleware. Project Darkstar began as a personal project of Jeff Kesselman in 1999, later becoming a research project at S ...

, a framework for creating massively multiplayer online games *

Tesla Roadster (2008) The first generation Tesla Roadster is a battery electric sports car, that is based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.) from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was the first highway legal, serial production ...

, codenamed DarkStar, an electric sports car

Other uses

Dark Star Brewery Dark Star was a brewery in Partridge Green, Sussex, England. History Dark Star Brewery was established in 1994, brewing in the cellar of the Evening Star public house in Brighton. The beer ''Dark Star'' was originally made by Pitfield Brewery ...

, West Sussex, England * Dark Star (cave), a cave system in Uzbekistan *

Dark Star (horse) Dark Star (April 4, 1950 – October 21, 1972) was an American thoroughbred racehorse and sire. During his racing career he won six races, most notably the 1953 Kentucky Derby, in which he defeated Native Dancer. Background Dark Star was sired b ...

, an American Thoroughbred racehorse