Thorin Oakenshield — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Character Profile

About Thorin Oakenshield

Proud dwarf king seeking to reclaim his ancestral home, the Lonely Mountain, from Smaug.

Thorin Oakenshield — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Swordsmanship, Leadership, Tactical planning, Dragon sickness resistance

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Thorin and Company
• Tolkien's legendarium

Quick Facts about Thorin Oakenshield

Occupation

metalsmith, swordfighter

Manner of Death

Death in battle

Thorin Oakenshield's Known Relations

• Frerin — Sibling
• Dís — Sibling
• Thrór — Relative
• Smaug — Enemy
• Thráin II — Father
• Thorin and Company — Member of

Thorin Oakenshield appears in 3 titles

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — character page
• The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Armitage

Appears in

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (16)

• Thorin Oakenshield — Conflict Political Grievance — King Thranduil (Lee Pace)

  Thranduil's refusal causes Thorin to develop hatred toward the Elves.

  Thorin appealed to Thranduil for help after Smaug destroyed Dale and drove the Dwarves from the mountain, but Thranduil denied him.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Alliance Quest Companion — Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman)

  Their relationship develops from mistrust into mutual respect.

  Bilbo joins Thorin's company and later saves Thorin during the confrontation with Azog's forces.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Alliance Strategic Ally — Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen)

  Gandalf supports Thorin's mission while also managing the larger threat.

  Gandalf helps organize Thorin's quest, guides the company, and secretly arranges for the Dwarves to continue without him.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Professional Trusted Advisor — Balin (Ken Stott)

  Balin serves as an experienced counselor within Thorin's group.

  The plot identifies Balin as part of Thorin's company and the character profile describes him as Thorin's trusted advisor.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Leader And Warrior — Dwalin (Graham McTavish)

  Dwalin follows Thorin's leadership and protects the company.

  Dwalin travels as a fiercely loyal member of Thorin's company during the quest.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Company Leader — Bofur (James Nesbitt)

  Bofur is one of Thorin's committed followers in the expedition.

  Bofur is listed among the Dwarves who join Thorin's expedition.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Company Leader — Ori (Adam Brown)

  Ori participates in the expedition under Thorin's command.

  Ori is listed as a member of Thorin's company and travels with the quest.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Company Leader — Oin (John Callen)

  Oin is a loyal company member under Thorin's leadership.

  Oin is listed among the Dwarves accompanying Thorin on the journey.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Company Leader — Nori (Jed Brophy)

  Nori follows Thorin as part of the reclaiming expedition.

  Nori is named as one of the Dwarves in Thorin's company.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Company Leader — Bifur / Tom Troll (William Kircher)

  Bifur is part of the group committed to Thorin's quest.

  Bifur is listed among the Dwarves who travel with Thorin's company.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Company Leader — Bombur (Stephen Hunter)

  Bombur travels under Thorin's leadership.

  Bombur is named as one of the Dwarves in Thorin's company.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Power Company Leader — Dori / Bert Troll (Mark Hadlow)

  Dori is a member of Thorin's traveling company.

  Dori is listed among the Dwarves accompanying Thorin on the expedition.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Conflict Enemy — The Great Goblin (Barry Humphries)

  The Goblin ruler directly obstructs Thorin's escape.

  The Great Goblin captures Thorin and the Dwarves, announces the bounty on Thorin, and is later killed by Gandalf.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Conflict Opponent Of Quest — Saruman the White (Christopher Lee)

  Saruman attempts to obstruct Thorin's expedition indirectly.

  Saruman expresses concern about the Dwarves' quest and asks Gandalf to end it.

• Thorin Oakenshield — Alliance Quest Facilitator — Elrond (Hugo Weaving)

  Elrond provides information needed to enter the Lonely Mountain.

  Elrond reveals the hidden indication of a secret door on Thorin's map in Rivendell.

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• Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen)
• Bofur (James Nesbitt)
• Ori (Adam Brown)
• Balin (Ken Stott)
• The Great Goblin (Barry Humphries)
• King Thranduil (Lee Pace)
• Dori / Bert Troll (Mark Hadlow)
• Galadriel (Cate Blanchett)
• Elrond (Hugo Weaving)
• Gollum (Andy Serkis)
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