Háma

Háma was the doorward of the Meduseld (King Theoden's palace) and captain of Théoden's guard. He appears in The Two Towers only.

The book
In the book, Háma is the doorward of Théoden. He greets Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli when they arrive to speak with Théoden. He tells the company to leave their weapons behind, by order of Gríma Wormtongue, before entering the King's hall. He allows Gandalf to keep his staff, even though he sees passed his lie of it being a mere walking stick, because of his hate towards Gríma Wormtongue. Háma was present at the Battle of the Hornburg, and died defending the gates of Helm's Deep. He was buried at Helm's Deep after the battle.

The film
In the film, Háma is still the doorward of Théoden. He allows Gandalf to pass with his staff as well. He is killed when a Warg attacks and devours his head on the way to Helm's Deep. His body is left behind. His only known family is his son, Haleth, who is made to fight at Helm's Deep. Háma is played by New Zealand actor John Leigh.