Tauriel



Tauriel, a Silvan Elf of Mirkwood, is a character created for the upcoming films of The Hobbit. She is a warrior and the head of the Elven guard of Mirkwood. She knows how to wield any weapon, but the primary weapons that she uses are a bow and arrow and two daggers. She is described as lethal and deadly. Tauriel has been confirmed to be a high ranking and combat-ready member of Mirkwood's army of Elves.

Behind the Scenes


 * Evangeline Lilly will play Tauriel, in the upcoming The Hobbit film adaptations by Peter Jackson.
 * Peter Jackson has confirmed that she will have no romantic connection to Legolas.

Etymology
Tauriel means 'Woodland daughter' (S. taur [forest, great] + -iell [pat. fem. suffix; daughter]).