Gimli is a Dwarf of the Lonely Mountain, the son of Glóin (one of the original members of Thorin's company in The Hobbit). He represents the Dwarves in the Fellowship of the Ring and is a fierce, proud warrior with an axe and an unwavering sense of honour. Gimli's initial distrust of Elves - particularly Legolas - gives way to one of the most celebrated friendships in the story, and his awestruck devotion to the Elf-queen Galadriel after visiting Lothlórien is one of the trilogy's most touching moments. Gimli brings humour, heart, and an outsider's appreciation for the wonders of Middle-earth to the Fellowship.