"Thrawn: A Villain's Purpose" is a magazine piece spanning six pages, authored by Tricia Barr. Its initial publication was within Star Wars Insider 182 on July 10, 2018. Subsequently, it appeared again in Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2022 on November 30, 2021. The subject of the article is the function of Grand Admiral Thrawn within the animated show Star Wars Rebels.
- The original appearance was in Star Wars Insider 182
- It was later reprinted in Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2022