fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium
also known asLord of the NazgûlWitch-kingWraith-kingHigh NazgûlLord of (Minas) MorgulBlack CaptainThe Witch-king of Angmar
Type
character
Verified claims
25
Appearances
17
Attributes
5
Sources
3
Overview
Witch-king of Angmar, born Before SA 2251, was a man (wraith) swordfighter trained by Sauron.
Identity
Species
Man (Wraith)—Nazgûl
Occupation
swordfighterLord of the Nazgûl, Lord of Minas Morgul,King of Angmar
Appearance
Gender
male
Height
Tallest of the Nazgûl—tall
Eye color
Fiery red
Hair color
Gleaming
Origin & End
Born
Before SA 2251
Died
March 15, TA 3019,—Battle of the Pelennor Fields
Affiliations
Affiliations
NazgûlNazgulSauron
Relationships
Trained by
Sauron
Abilities & Equipment
Weapons
Morgul-knife, Black Breath, sorcery, a great maceMorgul-knifeSwordGrondblazing bladeblack dartenchanted Barrow-bladeNone explicitly mentioned, but implied to be supernatural abilities and powersBlack BreathMorgul-bladegiant flail and flaming sworddark magicNazgûl-birdbroadswordSword of Terrormaceflailsteel sceptre
Other
Cause of death
death in battle
Place of death
Pelennor Fields
Performers
Brent McIntyre (), Lawrence Makoare (), Ben Price (?)
Appearances
The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingAppendices of The Lord of the RingsThe Return of the King (book, 1955)The Two Towers (film)The Fellowship of the Ring (film)The Fellowship of the Ring (book)The Return of the King (film, 2003)The Return of the King (film)The Return of the KingThe Fellowship of the RingThe Return of the King (book)The SilmarillionConquest of the NorthThe Fellowship of the Ring (book, 1954)The Silmarillion (book, 1977)The Hobbit