In the Lord of the Rings, who is the father of the dwarf Gimli?

The story behind the answer

Gimli is repeatedly introduced as “Gimli, son of Glóin” in The Lord of the Rings. Glóin is a Dwarf of Durin’s Folk who journeyed with Bilbo in The Hobbit as part of Thorin Oakenshield’s company to reclaim Erebor. Years later, Glóin travels to Rivendell with Gimli for the Council of Elrond, linking the events of The Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings.

To remember it, think “Gimli and Glóin—double G.” The other options are notable Dwarves but not his father: Thorin led the company, Dwalin is Balin’s brother, and Bombur is the famously stout companion. Glóin’s lineage places Gimli within the royal line of Durin’s people, highlighting his pride, craftsmanship, and eventual bridge-building friendship with Legolas.