Gil-galad
fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium
also known asHigh King of the Elves of the WestKing of the EldarKing of LindonLord of the High ElvesLord of EriadorHigh King of the NoldorHigh King of the ÑoldorElven-kingArtanároRodnorKingHigh-kingHigh King of the ElvesHigh KingEreinion
Type
house
Verified claims
39
Appearances
11
Attributes
5
Sources
3
Overview
Gil-galad, born YT 1481, was a elves ñoldóran, trained by Círdan.
Details
- Adversaries
- Sauron
- Parents
- OrodrethEðellosAngrodFingonArtaresto
- Gender
- male
- Siblings
- Finduilas
- Occupation
- Ñoldóran,, King of the High Elves
- Born
- YT 1481—Eldamar
- Died
- SA 3441 (aged 4,213), Siege of Barad-dûr—Battle of Dagorlad—Battle
- Spouse
- Never married
- Children
- NoneOrodrethEarendurGaladrielFinellach Gil-galad
- Weapons
- Aeglos (spear),Vilya (Three Rings)spear AeglosAeglosswordlancespeararmorElven sword and shield
- Species
- Elves—Elf—High-elf
- Hair
- Silver
- Performers
- Mark Ferguson (), Benjamin Walker ()
- Affiliations
- Elves of the WestHigh King of the ÑoldorHouse of FinarfinElvesLindonEldarNoldorLast Alliance of Elves and Men
- Masters
- CírdanTar-AldarionCelebrimborElrond
Appearances
The SilmarillionThe Lord of the RingsAppendices of The Lord of the RingsUnfinished TalesThe Rings of Power (tv_series, 2022)AkallabêthThe Rings of PowerThe Lord of the Rings OnlineThe Lord of the Rings: Shadows of MordorThe Fellowship of the Ring (film)Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age