Fingolfin

Fingolfin was a High King of the Noldor in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, featuring prominently in The Silmarillion. He was the second son of Finwë, the first High King of the Noldor, and Indis of the Vanyar. Fingolfin was the elder half-brother of Fëanor and the younger brother of Findis, and the father of Fingon, Turgon, Aredhel, and Argon.

Fingolfin was known for his courage, strength, and wisdom. He initially opposed Fëanor's rebellion and his oath to retrieve the Silmarils, yet he ultimately followed Fëanor to Middle-earth to keep his people from being left behind. He crossed the perilous Helcaraxë, the Grinding Ice, enduring immense hardship and loss, earning him great respect from his followers.

Upon arriving in Middle-earth, Fingolfin led his people to settle in the region of Hithlum. After Morgoth's release from Angband, Fingolfin ruled as High King of the Noldor for nearly three centuries, leading the defense against Morgoth's forces during the Siege of Angband.

His most famous deed was his desperate duel with Morgoth himself after the Battle of Unnumbered Tears (Nirnaeth Arnoediad), where the Elves suffered a devastating defeat. In a final act of defiance and courage, Fingolfin rode to Angband alone and challenged Morgoth to single combat. He wounded Morgoth seven times, causing him to limp ever after, but was ultimately slain. His body was recovered by Thorondor, King of Eagles, who carried it to a mountain north of Gondolin, where Turgon later built a cairn.