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Revision as of 10:19, 6 October 2013

Blake Henriksen - Nori.jpg
Biographical Information
LocationThorin's Halls
AffiliationThorin and Company
LanguageKhuzdul and Westron
HouseHouse of Durin
Physical Description
ClothingPurple hood

Nori was one of Durin's folk and likely dwelt in the northern Blue Mountains with Thorin after the latter had settled there.[1] He was one of the thirteen Dwarves of Thorin's company who journeyed to Erebor to challenge the dragon Smaug. After the death of Smaug, Nori lived with his share of the treasure at the Lonely Mountain.[2]



Family and birth

Nori's parentage is unknown although he was a remote kinsman of Thorin and a member of the House of Durin.[1] His birth year is also unknown. However, from Bilbo Baggins' account of the quest to Erebor it is known that the brothers Fíli and Kíli were the youngest of the thirteen "by some fifty years"[3] and that after Thorin had been captured, Balin was "the eldest left".[4] Since Fíli was born in T.A. 2859 and Balin was born in 2763,[1] this would put Nori's birth between 2859 and 2763, and he would have been between 132 and 178 years old during the quest to Erebor. Nori (and Dori) shared Bilbo's opinion that meals should be plentiful and frequent.[5]

The Quest of Erebor

Nori was one of the five Dwarves in the fourth group to arrive at Bag End. He wore a purple hood. During the evening when Thorin called for music, Nori (along with Dori and Ori) played the flute.[6]

When Gandalf was telling the story of the company's adventures to Beorn, Nori and Ori were the second two Dwarves to show up.[7]


Later life

Nori lived a wealthy life after the quest as one of the reclaimers of the mountain. He was still alive during the War of the Ring,[2] and may have fought in the Battle of Dale. His date of death is unknown.


Nóri is a dwarf from the Dvergatal. It most likely means "Little shaver, small bit of something".[9]

Portrayal in adaptations


1966: The Hobbit (1966 film):

Nori is omitted. Thorin Oakenshield only travels with an unnamed guard and the princess of Dale.[10]

1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):

Nori's voice is provided by Jack DeLeon.

2012-14: The Hobbit (film series):

Nori is played by Jed Brophy.[11] A description of Nori in The Hobbit films was released by the studio:
Perhaps the most elusive member of The Company of Thorin Oakenshield, Nori is often in trouble with the dwarvish authorities. Deciding it might be a good time to leave town, he readily joins the Quest for the Lonely Mountain, not realizing the journey ahead may well lead him into far more trouble than he has left behind. Nobody ever quite knows what the quick-witted and wily Nori is up to, except that it’s guaranteed to be dodgy and quite possibly illegal. Despite rarely seeing eye-to-eye with his brothers Dori and Ori, he is nonetheless immensely loyal and will protect them by whatever means possible.
Warner Bros.[12]

Radio series

1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):

Nori is played by Antony Viccars.

1979: The Hobbit (1979 radio series):

No actor is specified for the role of Nori.


1982: The Hobbit (1982 video game):

Nori is omitted; Thorin is the only companion of the player, Bilbo Baggins.[13]

2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):

No actor is credited for the role of Nori.


  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Over Hill and Under Hill"
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Barrels Out of Bond"
  6. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party"

Members of Thorin and Company