Lindir

"Bilbo and Lindir" by Jan Pospíšil
Elf
Lindir
Biographical Information
Location	Rivendell
Physical Description
Gender	Male
Gallery	Images of Lindir

Lindir was an Elf of Rivendell.

History

After Bilbo Baggins's rendition of his Eärendillinwë, Lindir claimed that he was unable to tell which parts were written by Aragorn, and which by Bilbo himself, explaining that he knew little of Mortals and their ways.

Etymology

The name Lindir seems to be composed of lind ("tune") + dîr ("man"), therefore meaning "Song Man".

Portrayal in adaptations

Lindir in adaptations

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  Lindir in The Lord of the Rings Online

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  Lindir in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Lindir can be found in the Hall of Fire in Rivendell. He is engaged in a conversation with Bilbo Baggins and the two ask the player to join them in a Riddle-game.

2012-14: The Hobbit (film series):

Lindir is portrayed by Bret McKenzie. He welcomes Gandalf and the party of Dwarves to Rivendell in place of Elrond. Gandalf asks him where Elrond is and is answered by his horn, signalling Elrond and his companion's return from hunting Orcs. As Elrond and Gandalf speak, Elrond hands Lindir his spear. Later, after the dwarves have been living in Rivendell for a while, Lindir and Elrond talk. Lindir tells Elrond that the kitchen is under strain and that their supply of wine has almost drained by the Dwarves feasting, asking Elrond how long the Dwarves will stay. Elrond tells Lindir it has yet to be decided. They turn the corner and watch uncomfortably as the Dwarves play naked in the fountain. During a White Council meeting, Lindir reports to Lord Elrond that Thorin and his companions have departed in secret. McKenzie also appeared in The Lord of the Rings (film series) as an extra dubbed "Figwit" by fans. It is unclear whether that character is intended to be Lindir.

See also

• Figwit, an unnamed character played by Bret McKenzie in The Lord of the Rings films.