Murtagh — Eragon Character Profile

About Murtagh

A mysterious figure who guides Eragon to the Varden. Revealed to be the son of rogue rider Morzan, he is initially imprisoned but later frees himself during the rebel base attack, assisting the Varden and saving King Hrothgar.

Affiliations

• Dragon Riders

Quick Facts about Murtagh

Occupation

magician, swordfighter, dragon rider

Murtagh's Known Relations

• Morzan — Father
• Eragon — Sibling
• Roran — Relative
• Dragon Riders — Member of

Character Facts

Played by

Garrett Hedlund

Appears in

Eragon (2006)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Murtagh — Alliance Guide — Eragon (Ed Speleers)

  Murtagh temporarily allies with Eragon to lead him to the rebel base.

• Murtagh — Alliance Temporary Ally — Brom (Jeremy Irons)

  Brom and Murtagh share a brief alliance during the journey to the Varden.

• Murtagh — Alliance Savior — Hrothgar (Gary Lewis)

  Murtagh saves King Hrothgar during the chaotic siege of the Varden base.

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