The Dark Wizard is a recurring character in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. A powerful Istari who controls Rhûn, he is surrounded by his acolytes and the Gaudrim. The Dark Wizard is portrayed by Ciarán Hinds, first appearing in the episode "Elven Kings Under the Sky".
Official Description[]
It turns out, the mysterious being known as the Stranger is not the only wizard who has come to Middle-earth…. For in the mysterious lands of Rhûn, another wizard awaits him – a dangerous and powerful wizard, with a legion of magic-wielding acolytes who obey his every command.
Biography[]
The Dark Wizard was an Istari who ruled over Rhûn, commanding a force of magic-using acolytes such as the Mystic, and the Gaudrim. Immensely powerful,[3] the Dark Wizard sent his followers to find another Istari that had arrived on Middle-earth.[4]
Appearances[]
- Season Two
- "Elven Kings Under the Sky" (First appearance)