Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Daisy Ridley turned 24 yesterday (10 April).

And one very special friend and colleague couldn't wait to wish her a happy birthday.

Mark Hamill - aka Luke Skywalker - posted a brilliant photo on Twitter of his co-star giving him a piggy-back ride.

"A long time ago (last week I think)," Hamill tweeted.

"In a galaxy far, far way (@PinewoodStudios) THIS happened! Happy Birthday Daisy!"

Both looked poignantly into the distance, while re-creating the famous shot of Yoda riding on Skywalker's back from the original Star Wars trilogy.

What to Read Next

luke and yoda in star wars the empire strikes backpinterest
Lucasfilm

The snap was taken by Hamill's daughter, outside Pinewood Studios, where the duo are currently filming Episode VIII, due for release in December 2017.

Happy Birthday, Rey!