This is a list of Dwarves from the fictional universe of Middle-earth.
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Azaghâl
Azaghâl was king of the Broadbeam Dwarves of Belegost during the First Age. He was slain by the dragon Glaurung after wounding him in the battle of Nirnaeth Arnoediad. The Helm of Hador was originally made for him by Telchar.
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Balin
Balin was a Dwarf leader, the son of Fundin and elder brother of Dwalin. He was born in 2763 Third Age. Balin was among the Dwarves that travelled with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf in The Hobbit.
Bifur
Bifur was one of the thirteen companions to accompany Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the quest of Erebor. He was the cousin of Bofur and Bombour. They arrived at Bag End together. Unlike the other dwarves, those three were not of Durin's Tribe.
Bofur
Bofur was one of the thirteen companions to accompany Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the quest of Erebor. He was the brother of Bombur and the cousin of Bifur. They arrived at Bag End together. Unlike the other dwarves, those three were not of Durin's Tribe.
Bombur
Bombur is a fat Dwarf who accompanies Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on their journey to Erebor. His brother Bofur and cousin Bifur also joined the quest. Unlike the other dwarves, those three were not of Durin's Tribe.
"Poor, fat" Bombur is frequently described as foolish and being the last for everything. Because he counts for two, he is the last to enter Beorn's house and the last to cross the enchanted river in Mirkwood. And he makes mistakes when he is last: He tumbles with Bifur and Bofur onto Thorin when they enter Bag End last, he enters Beorn's house earlier than intended, and he also slips into the enchanted river (and falls asleep). He chooses to stay and guard the supplies camp while the others move up Erebor because he trusts neither mountain paths nor ropes. Later though, he is forced to use the ropes to escape the rampaging dragon Smaug.
Bombur sleeps at several key moments in the book. When he trips into the Mirkwood river, he falls under a spell that makes him sleep for days, burdening the others with his weight as they walked on. And while he is on a midnight lookout in the fortified Erebor, Bilbo promises to keep watch so that he can sleep in the warmth (Bilbo used this opportunity to sneak the Arkenstone out of the mountain). Incidentally, he was asleep when they opened his barrel after escaping the Elves of Mirkwood and also when Bilbo discovered the secret entrance to Erebor.
In The Lord of the Rings, many years later, Frodo Baggins enquires after Bombur and learns that he has grown so fat it takes six Dwarves to lift him, as he can no longer move from his bed to his couch.
Borin
Borin is a Dwarf of Durin's Line, the second son of King Náin II. He was the ancestor of both Balin and Gimli Elf-friend of the Company of the Ring.
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Dáin I
Dáin I was the last King of all Durin's Folk, son of Náin II. Under Dáin I, attacks by dragons on their mines in the Ered Mithrin continued. Dáin I was killed by a cold-drake in 2589 T.A., and the Ered Mithrin were abandoned by the Dwarves. He was the last king of all Durin's folk. He was succeeded by his son, Thrór, who returned to Erebor and unsuccessfully attempted to reclaim Moria. He also had a younger son, Grór.
Dáin II Ironfoot
Dáin II Ironfoot was a descendant of Grór, the youngest son of Dáin I of Durin's folk, and was lord of the Dwarves of the Iron Hills in Wilderland.
Dís
Dís was a female Dwarf, daughter of Thráin II and sister of Thorin Oakenshield. She was the mother of Fíli and Kíli, and the only dwarf-woman ever named by Tolkien.
Dori
Dori was one of the thirteen Dwarves who befriended Bilbo in The Hobbit and travel with him in search of Smaug's treasure caverns.
It fell to Dori to carry Bilbo in the tunnels of the Misty Mountains during the escape from the goblins, but Dori dropped Bilbo and the other dwarves blamed him for "losing their burglar." Later, during the escape from the Wargs when they all climbed trees, Dori climbed back down to help Bilbo could not get up on his own. When the Eagles carried them off, Bilbo grabbed hold of Dori's legs as they went. The Book describes Dori as being "a decent fellow, despite his grumbling."
- Quote: "I can't always be carrying burglars on my back...down tunnels and up trees! What do you think I am? A porter?"
Durin the Deathless
King Durin I of Khazad-dum, better known as Durin the Deathless, was the eldest of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves, first created by Aulë the Vala.
Durin II
Little is recorded about Durin II's reign, although there are indications that the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm had an agreement with early Men from the vales of Anduin.
Durin III
Durin III was the first bearer of one of the Seven Rings, although this was not known to outsiders until the end of the Third Age.
Durin IV
Durin IV joined Gil-galad and Elendil in the Last Alliance.
Durin V
Durin V lived in Khazad-dûm, and with the aid of the Ring prospered.
Durin VI
Durin VIwas King of the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm when the Balrog was aroused deep beneath the city.
Durin VII the Last
Durin VII was a descendant of Thorin III Stonehelm of Durin's folk, who was lord of the Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills in Wilderland.
Dwalin
Dwalin was one of the Dwarves who travelled with Bilbo and Gandalf. Tolkien borrowed the name from Dvalin, a Dwarf from Norse mythology. Son of Fundin and younger brother of Balin, Dwalin is one of the least mentioned Dwarves in The Hobbit. He was the first Dwarf to arrive at Bag End. He wore a dark green hood and a golden belt and had a blue beard. Like his brother he plays the viol. Dwalin lent a hood and cloak to Bilbo when they set out on their journey. He supposedly died in IV 91 at the age of 340, very old even for a Dwarf.
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Fili
Fili was one of the Dwarves, who, along with Kili, fell defending Thorin in the battle.
Flói
Flói was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin.
Frár
Frár was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin.
Frerin
Frerin was the second son of Thráin II and the younger brother of Thorin Oakenshield. Little is known of him except for that he perished at a young age when he joined in the Battle of Azanulbizar in the climatic battle of the War of the Dwarves and Orcs, beneath the East Gate of Khazad-dûm.
Frór
Frór was a dwarf of the line of Durin, who was killed with his father Dáin I by a cold-drake in the Grey Mountains. The kingship of Durin's folk clan then passed on to his brother Thrór, who founded the kingdom of Erebor. However the greater part of Durin's folk followed Thrór's younger brother Grór to the Iron Hills.
Fundin
Fundin was the son of Farin, the brother of Gróin, and the father of Balin and Dwalin, two of Thorin Oakenshield's companions on the Quest of Erebor. Fundin was killed beneath the East Gate of Khazad-dûm in the climatic Battle of Azanulbizar during the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. After the battle, all of the fallen Dwarves, Fundin included, were stripped of their armour and weaponry by their kinsmen, and were burnt upon pyres of wood.
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Gamil Zirak
Gamil Zirak was a Dwarvish smith, who was the master of Telchar of Nogrod. Gamil was a great craftsmen, whose work was found in the treasuries of Elu Thingol.
Gimli
Gimli (Middle-earth)|Gimli was chosen by Elrond to be one the nine Fellowship and befriended Legolas during the War of the Ring.
Glóin
Glóin was the son of Thorin I, and succeeded his father as the king of Durin's folk. He expanded the mines of the Ered Mithrin, and further abandoned Erebor.
Glóin, son of Gróin
Glóin, son of Gróin, was the father of Gimli and was one of Thorin Oakenshield's companions in The Hobbit. He was the son of Gróin, the grandson of Borin, the younger son of King Náin II, and so could claim direct descent from Durin the Deathless himself. Óin, another of Thorin's companions, was his brother. Glóin and his son went to Rivendell in time for the Council of Elrond, telling tales about the Lonely Mountain, Moria, and what they knew of Sauron's plans. Gimli became a member of the Fellowship of the Ring.
Glóin is a hero unit for the Dwarves in the Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II, along with his son Gimli and King Dáin II Ironfoot. He fought alongside Glorfindel in the battle for the north.
Gróin
Gróin was one of the Lords of the Lonely Mountain and the father of Glóin.
Grór
Grór was the younger son of King Dáin I, and younger brother of Frór and Thrór. When Thrór left the Iron Hills to reclaim the Kingdom of Erebor, Grór remained behind, ruling over the majority of Durin's folk even if his brother was King. The murder of Thror resulted in the climatic Battle of Azanulbizar in the year 2799. It is very likely that Gror had learned of the death of his brother, although his age may have been a factor that kept him from participating in the war, as his death was in 2805, five years later.
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Ibûn
Ibûn was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves and son of Mîm.
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Khîm
Khîm was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves and son of Mîm.
Kili
Kili and his brother Fili were two of the thirteen Dwarves who accompanies Thorin on the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from Smaug. They are the sons of Dis, Thorin's sister. The two brothers were described as being young in Dwarf terms, being younger than the rest by some fifty years, and having the best eyesight. They are consistently described as being cheerful, being the only two to come out of the barrels at Lake-Town "more or less smiling." Kili was one of the Dwarves, who, along with Fili, fell, defending Thorin from attack during the Battle of the Five Armies.
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Lóni
Lóni was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin.
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Mîm
Mîm was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves who lived with his two sons, Ibûn and Khîm, at Amon Rûdh in middle Beleriand.
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Náin I
Náin I was the son of Durin VI, and succeeded his father as King of Khazad-dûm. When his father was slain by the Balrog, Náin I attempted to destroy it, but was himself killed the following year. The remainder of Durin's Folk fled Khazad-dûm, and renamed it Moria. He was succeeded on the throne by Thráin I.
Náin II
Náin II was a King of Durin's Folk, son of Óin. Under Náin II, the Dwarves lived peacefully in the Ered Mithrin, until they were attacked by dragons. He was succeeded by his son, Dáin I. He had a younger son Borin, from whom several of Thorin Oakenshield's companions were descended.
Náin, son of Grór
Náin, son of Grór was killed at the Battle of Nanduhirion, and the rule of the Dwarves of the Iron Hills passed to his grandson, Dáin II Ironfoot.
Náli
Náli was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin.
Nár
Nár was the companion of Thrór during his ill-fated attempt to reclaim Moria.
Narvi
Narvi (originally Ngarvi, Ñarvi) made the Doors of Durin, on which Celebrimbor wrote the inscription.
Nori
Nori was one of the three dwarf brothers who befriended Bilbo in The Hobbit and travel with him in search of Smaug's treasure caverns.
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Óin, son of Glóin
Óin, son of Glóin, and succeeded his father as King of Durin's folk, reigning from 2385 to 2488 Third Age.
Óin, son of Gróin
Óin, son of Gróin accompanied Thorin Oakenshield on his quest in The Hobbit. He was also one of six Dwarves who entered Moria with Balin. His death came while trying to escape via the Western Door, taken by the Watcher in the Water.
Ori
Ori was one of the three dwarf brothers who befriended Bilbo in The Hobbit and travel with him in search of Smaug's treasure caverns. He was also one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin.
In The Hobbit, Ori (and his brothers) accompanied their lord Thorin Oakenshield on the Quest of Erebor, in which they were assisted by the hobbit Bilbo Baggins.
Years later, Ori travelled south with Balin and a force of Dwarves, on a fatal attempted journey to reclaim their ancient mansions of Khazad-dûm, which were presently occupied by the Goblins. Ori and the remaining Dwarves perished during a final stand inside the Chamber of Mazarbul. On the Quest of Mount Doom, the Fellowship of the Ring journeyed through Moria and discovered the book that contained the records of the expedition written by Ori.
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Telchar
Telchar was a Dwarf of Nogrod in the Blue Mountains. He was one of the greatest smiths of Middle-earth. Among his works were Angrist, Narsil, and the Dragon-Helm of Dor-lómin.
Thorin
Thorin I was the son of Thráin I, and succeeded his father as King of Erebor and King of Durin's folk. He left Erebor with the greater part of his folk, moving to the Ered Mithrin. He was succeeded as King by Glóin.
Thorin II Oakenshield
Thorin Oakenshield brings twelve Dwarves to Bag End to recruit Bilbo for their treasure hunt in The Hobbit.
Thorin III Stonehelm
Thorin III Stonehelm was the son and heir of Dáin II Ironfoot of Durin's folk, who was lord of the Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills in Wilderland.
He became King under the Mountain when his father Dáin was killed during the War of the Ring in 3019 T.A.. Thorin III helped rebuild Erebor and Dale, and prospered. His realm became a close ally of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor of King Elessar.
During his rule Gimli, son of Glóin, led a number of Dwarves south to Aglarond, where a new Kingdom was settled. Also during his rule mining for mithril in Moria slowly began again, although Moria was not yet permanently settled.
Thorin III had an heir, (or possibly a later descendant) who was held to be the reincarnation of Durin the Deathless, and who succeeded him at his death as Durin VII the Last.
Thráin I
Thráin I, sometimes Thrain the Old, was the son of Náin I, and succeeded his father as King of Khazad-dûm. When his father was slain by the Balrog as his grandfather Dúrin VI had been killed before, Thráin I fled Khazad-dûm together with the remainder of Durin's folk, migrating to Erebor, which he founded in 1999 T.A.. He was succeeded as King by Thorin I.
Thráin II
Thráin II was the father of Thorin Oakenshield, the son of Thrór, and a direct descendant of Durin the Deathless.
Thrór
Thrór (2542 TA-2790 TA) was a King of Durin's folk, the son of Dáin I and the father of Thráin II, and brother to Frór and Grór. In 2790 he journeyed with Nár to Moria, upon entering it, he was killed by Azog the Goblin, which started the War of the Dwarves and Orcs.
Thrór was the first King who lived in exile: after a cold-drake had killed Dáin I and Frór, only a part of Durin's folk joined him in the mines of Erebor, the greater part moving to the Iron Hills under Grór.