Who is Dwalin in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

Fierce dwarf warrior with a tattooed head and heavy axe.

Who plays Dwalin in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?

Dwalin is played by Graham McTavish.

Dwalin's abilities include heavy axe combat, armor mastery, intimidation, dwarven tactics, loyalty.

Dwalin has 4 mapped relationships in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Dwalin — Alliance Common Enemy — Bard (Luke Evans)
They fight on the same broad side against the invading Orc armies.

Dwalin rides toward Ravenhill with the Dwarf fighters, while Bard returns to defend Dale from the Orc assault.
Dwalin — Conflict Enemy Force — Smaug / Sauron (Benedict Cumberbatch)
Dwalin is a frontline Dwarf warrior opposing the dark military threat associated with the crisis.

Dwalin joins the Dwarf assault at Ravenhill against the Orc forces that have come to Erebor.
Dwalin — Social Company Member — Oin (John Callen)
They share membership in the same Dwarf expedition and defensive group.

Oin and Dwalin are identified as members of the Dwarf company involved in the defense of Erebor.
Dwalin — Social Company Member — Ori (Adam Brown)
Their connection is an established company affiliation within the surviving Dwarf group.

Ori and Dwalin are identified as members of the Dwarf company that settles back into Erebor after the battle.