Morwen


 * This is an article about Morwen, wife of Húrin. For the wife of Thengel, see: Morwen Steelsheen.

Morwen was a daughter of Baragund of the House of Bëor, and she married Húrin of the House of Marach. She was the mother of Túrin Turambar and Nienor Níniel. She was also called Eledhwen. After the Nirnaeth Arnoediad and Hurin's capture by Morgoth Morwen resisted the new Easterling lords that took over Hurin's land, and she sent Turin away to Doriath and the court of King Thingol. However none of the Eaterlings dared take Morwen's home for they believed she was a witch and in league with Elves, although she had no such power. She went to Doriath looking for Turin after most of the danger had passed. Nienor followed her against her commands but was accepted by Thingol. She met Hurin after the death of Turin and Nienor at their grave, She died soon after and was buried there. She was dark-haired and very stern and spoke little, traits which she passed on to her son Turin.

Morwen is also a character in the Lord of the Rings movies directed by Peter Jackson; see List of original characters in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy for details.