The Recurring Cast
Character · Middle-earth · 4 books

Gollum

Gollum is a former Ring-bearer, corrupted by it.

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Character facts

First appearance
The Hobbit (1937)
Latest appearance
The Return of the King (1955)
Books
4 (3 major, 1 minor)
Series
Middle-earth
Author
J. R. R. Tolkien
Circle
Middle-earth

Where to meet Gollum

Gollum first appears in The Hobbit (1937), in a major role, book 1 of the Middle-earth series.

Buy The Hobbit

Every book with Gollum

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 1937MThe Hobbitmajor role · Middle-earthBuy
  2. 1954·The Fellowship of the Ringminor role · Middle-earthBuy
  3. 1954MThe Two Towersmajor role · Middle-earthBuy
  4. 1955MThe Return of the Kingmajor role · Middle-earthBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
GandalfWizard4
AragornRanger and heir of Isildur3
Bilbo BagginsHobbit who finds the One Ring3
ElrondHalf-elven lord of Rivendell3
Frodo BagginsBilbo's heir, the Ring-bearer3
GimliDwarf of the Fellowship3