Thranduil is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien 's Middle-earth legendarium. He first appears as a supporting character in The Hobbit, where he is simply known as the Elvenking, the ruler …

Thranduil, in The Hobbit film trilogy. Thranduil, son of Oropher, was an Elven king who ruled over the Woodland Realm in the Third Age. Though inherently cautious, his army was key to victory …

Aug 16, 2024 · Thranduil appeared in all three The Hobbit films. The part he played in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was little more than a cameo, but he was a major character in The …

Thranduil, who is referred to as "the Elvenking" in The Hobbit, appears throughout various texts in Tolkien's writings and yet is not well known. However, some overall picture of his character …

In this video, we explore Thranduil’s full story—from his origins in Doriath during the First Age, to the death of his father Oropher in the Last Alliance, to his cautious reign in Mirkwood...

Dec 10, 2025 · Thranduil is referred to as "Elvenking Thranduil", using both his title from The Hobbit and his name from The Lord of the Rings, to accommodate players who have only read …

Thranduil is a fictional character in The Hobbit film trilogy. He was the Elven King of Greenwood, the father of Legolas Greenleaf, and the only son of Oropher.

Thranduil is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien 's Middle-earth legendarium. He first appears as a supporting character in The Hobbit, where he is simply known as the Elvenking, the ruler …

King Thranduil (also known as the Elven-king and Thranduil Orophilion) is a major protagonist in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and later adaptations of the Legendarium. He is the king ofthe …

Names & Meanings Thranduil is Sindarin for "vigorous spring" and it is derived from tharan, "vigorous," and ethuil, "spring." Tolkien published this translation in Parma Eldalamberon 17 of …