Gil-galad

Gil-galad is a minor character in The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring. He was the High King of the Ñoldor and King of the High Elves.
== Biography ==
Raised in the safety of the isle of Balar during the Wars of the First Age, Gil-galad became the heir to the line of the High Kings of the Noldor in Middle-earth. He ruled from Lindon, aided by Cirdan and Elrond. He wielded Aeglos, a great spear. When the Rings of Power were crafted in Eregion, a Noldorin realm, Gil-galad was given Vilya, the Ring of Sapphire.
After Sauron forged the One Ring and sacked Eregion, Gil-Galad's forces - aided by the Men of Númenor- held him at bay in Eriador while the Dark Lord consolidated his dominion of Anorien and Harad.
Gil-galad made a Last Alliance with the Numenoreans under Elendil, and together they overthrew Sauron. However, Gil-galad was killed (offscreen) by the burning touch of Sauron's hand.
He was suceeded by Elrond, who took Vilya, but refused to use the title of High King of the Noldor. Cirdan ruled Lindon, now reduced to the Grey Havens.
=== The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ===
In Amazon Studios' The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Gil-galad is a major character, portrayed by Benjamin Walker.
At the series' outset, Gil-galad is High King of the Elves, ruling from the realm of Lindon. He authorizes Galadriel to lead an expedition into Forodwaith to search for evidence of Sauron's survival, though he places limits on the mission, which Galadriel's followers compel her not to exceed. At her return, he chooses to overlook her perceived insolence in attempting to defy his orders, and honors the company for their heroism with a ceremony, reciting a speech written by his herald, Elrond. As a reward, Gil-galad gives them the opportunity to return across the Sundering Seas to Valinor.
Elrond afterwards questions Gil-galad about his motives, to which Gil-galad expresses the belief that Sauron does indeed remain, but attempting to search him out could cause the Dark Lord to become an even greater threat. However, Gil-galad encourages Elrond to focus on other pursuits, and gives him a new charge to accompany the Elven-smith Celebrimbor back to Eregion and assist him in his quest to create a highly important new work.