Elf, one of the wisest of Sindar, in the First Age lord of the Falas, a mariner and shipwright. Círdan long avoided the quarrels of the Noldor and Sindar and was especially friendly with Elwë, who was probably his overlord, and Finrod.
The Falas, with its havens of Eglarest and Brithombar, prospered until FA 474, when it was overrun. Círdan withdrew to the Isle of Balar, and for the rest of the First Age succored the remnants of the Elves and Edain of Beleriand, notably Gil-Galad and Elwing. He built Vingilot for Eärendil.
In the Second and Third Ages Círdan was Lord of the Grey Havens and possessed Narya, one of the Three Rings, from its making until he gave it to Gandalf when the latter came to Middle-earth. Círdan fought against Sauron with the army of the Last Alliance, and in the Third Age frequently aided the Dúnedain of the North. He was also a member of the White Council. It is said that he remained in Middle-earth, serving with his wisdom and his ships, until the sailing of the last white ship sometime in the Fourth Age.
Círdan was very tall; at the end of the Third Age he had a long beard and looked old.

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