Character · Middle-earth · 6 books
Gandalf
Gandalf is a wizard.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- The Hobbit (1937)
- Latest appearance
- Unfinished Tales (1980)
- Books
- 6 (4 major, 2 minor)
- Series
- Middle-earth
- Author
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Circle
- Middle-earth
Where to meet Gandalf
Gandalf first appears in The Hobbit (1937), in a major role, book 1 of the Middle-earth series.
Every book with Gandalf
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1937MThe Hobbitmajor role · Middle-earthBuy
- 1954MThe Fellowship of the Ringmajor role · Middle-earthBuy
- 1954MThe Two Towersmajor role · Middle-earthBuy
- 1955MThe Return of the Kingmajor role · Middle-earthBuy
- 1977·The Silmarillionminor role · Middle-earthBuy
- 1980·Unfinished Talesminor role · Middle-earthBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| AragornRanger and heir of Isildur | 4 |
| ElrondHalf-elven lord of Rivendell | 4 |
| GollumCorrupted former Ring-bearer | 4 |
| Bilbo BagginsHobbit who finds the One Ring | 3 |
| Frodo BagginsBilbo's heir, the Ring-bearer | 3 |
| GaladrielElf queen of Lothlórien | 3 |