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'''Goldberry''', the "[[River-woman]]'s daughter", was the wife of [[Tom Bombadil]].
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'''Goldberry''', the "River-daughter", was the wife of [[Tom Bombadil]].


==History==
==History==
Although her origins are uncertain, it has been speculated that she is a [[Spirits (creatures)|river-spirit]] of the river [[Withywindle]].{{fact}} Otherwise, she and Bombadil are enigmas.
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Beyond the Old Forest.jpg|left|thumb|"Beyond the Old Forest" by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
Although her origins are uncertain, it has been speculated that she is a [[Spirits (creatures)|river-spirit]] of the river [[Withywindle]]. Otherwise, she and Bombadil are enigmas.<ref>{{webcite|articleurl=http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/Bombadil4Spirits.html|articlename=What is Tom Bombadil? Viable Theories: A Nature Spirit?|author=Steuard Jensen|website=[[Tolkien FAQ]]}}</ref>


According to the [[Bucklandish]] poem ''[[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (poem)|The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]'', Goldberry was in the [[Withywindle]] when she pulled Tom by his beard under the [[water-lillies]] out of mischief, but he ordered her to let him free. The next day he came to the River-woman and asked Goldberry to be his wife, and the creatures of the [[Old Forest]] (the [[badger-folk]] and other animals) attended their wedding.<ref>{{AB|1}}</ref>
According to the [[Buckland]]ish poem ''[[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (poem)|The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]'', Goldberry was in the [[Withywindle]] when she pulled Tom by his beard under the [[water-lilies]] out of mischief, but he ordered her to let him free. The next day he came to the [[River-woman]] and asked Goldberry to be his wife, and the creatures of the [[Old Forest]] (the [[badger-folk]] and other animals) attended their wedding.<ref>{{AB|1}}</ref>


In {{TA|3018}} Tom Bombadil travelled to the lower reaches of the Withywindle to gather white water-lilies for her, and it was while returning from a lily-gathering expedition that he discovered [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and his companions, and rescued them from [[Old Man Willow]].<ref>{{FR|I6}}</ref> Goldberry seems to have used her lilies to recreate her original home in the river: when Tom brought the [[Hobbits]] back to his house, they found a seated Goldberry surrounded by water-lilies floating in pots of earthenware.<ref>{{FR|I7}}</ref>
In {{TA|3018}} Tom Bombadil travelled to the lower reaches of the Withywindle to gather white water-lilies for her, and it was while returning from a lily-gathering expedition that he discovered [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and his companions, and rescued them from [[Old Man Willow]].<ref>{{FR|I6}}</ref> Goldberry seems to have used her lilies to recreate her original home in the river: when Tom brought the [[Hobbits]] back to his house, they found a seated Goldberry surrounded by water-lilies floating in pots of earthenware.<ref>{{FR|I7}}</ref>


Goldberry welcomed and tended the [[travellers]] to their home. The [[hobbits]] thought of her as a beautiful and calm being, with a beauty resembling an [[Elf]] but less exotic to their hearts.
Goldberry welcomed and tended the [[travellers]] to their home. The [[hobbits]] thought of her as a beautiful and calm being, with a beauty resembling an [[Elf]] but less exotic to their hearts. Her voice was described as "the song of a glad water ... coming down like silver". The hobbits would listen to her sing in a voice like rain, and they would imagine rivers and pools.


==Portrayal in Adaptations==
==Inspiration==
'''1955: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series)]]'':'''
[[Tolkien]] wrote about Goldberry that she "represents the actual seasonal changes in [river-lands]."<ref>{{L|210}}</ref>
:Because adaptor [[Terence Tiller]] thought the age difference between Bombadil and Goldberry was too big, he made them father and daughter.<ref name="CaG">[[Wayne G. Hammond]], [[Christina Scull]], ''[[The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide]] [[The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide:Reader's Guide|Reader's Guide]]'', "Adaptations", pp. 8-23</ref> [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] though little of the change.<ref>{{L|175}}</ref> No actress is credited specifically for the part, though [[Nicolette Bernard]] is the only female in the episode's cast list, making it likely she voiced Goldberry.<ref name="RT1672">Radio Times, Volume 129, No. 1672, [[25 November|November 25]], [[1955]]</ref>


'''1992: ''[[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)]]'':'''
==Portrayal in adaptations==
:[[Sorcha Cusack]] played Goldberry in the episode "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil".<ref>''[[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)]]'', CD Booklet</ref>
{{Gallery
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|File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (video game) - Goldberry.jpg|Goldberry in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Goldberry.jpg|Goldberry in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game - Goldberry, River-daughter.jpg|Goldberry in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]''
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'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)]]'':'''
'''1955: [[The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1955 radio series)]]:'''
:Goldberry appears at the house of Tom Bombadil. One of the tasks the player has to accomplish is bringing collecting [[water-lilies]] for Tom and Goldberry. She is voiced by [[Kath Soucie]].<ref>''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)]]'', "Withywindle Path"</ref>
:Because adaptor [[Terence Tiller]] thought the age difference between Bombadil and Goldberry was too big, he made them father and daughter.<ref name=CG>{{CG|RG}}, "Adaptations", pp. 8-23</ref> [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] thought little of the change.<ref>{{L|175}}</ref> No actress is credited specifically for the part, though [[Nicolette Bernard]] is the only female in the episode's cast list, making it likely she voiced Goldberry.<ref name="RT1672">Radio Times, Volume 129, No. 1672, [[25 November|November 25]], [[1955]]</ref>
 
'''1992: [[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|''Tales from the Perilous Realm'' (1992 radio series)]]:'''
:[[Sorcha Cusack]] played Goldberry in the episode "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil".<ref>[[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|''Tales from the Perilous Realm'' (1992 radio series)]], CD Booklet</ref>
 
'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Although Goldberry does not appear in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card for the character. She was portrayed by Amanda Niel.
 
'''2002: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]:'''
:Goldberry appears at the house of Tom Bombadil. One of the tasks the player has to accomplish is bringing collecting [[water-lilies]] for Tom and Goldberry. She is voiced by [[Kath Soucie]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]], "Withywindle Path"</ref>
 
'''2007-: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Goldberry can be found at Goldberry's Spring in the Old Forest, and is involved in a quest. She has a corrupt sister, Naruhel (the Red Maid).<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Goldberry|articlename=Goldberry|dated=|website=[http://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/ Lotro.wiki.com]|accessed=25 November 2013}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Goldberry|Images of Goldberry]]
* [[:Category:Images of Goldberry|Images of Goldberry]]


==External links==
*[http://greyhavensgroup.com/2014/08/23/goldberry-servant-or-master-of-bombadil/ Goldberry - Servant or Master of Bombadil?] by Andrea Mathwich
*[http://middle-earth.xenite.org/2014/11/28/what-kind-of-creature-is-goldberry/ What Kind of Creature is Goldberry?] by [[Michael Martinez]]
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Goldberry
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Information
Other namesThe River-daughter
LocationThe Old Forest
LanguageWestron
Family
ParentageRiver-woman?
SpouseTom Bombadil
Physical Description
RaceUnknown
GenderFemale
Hair colorGolden
GalleryImages of Goldberry

Goldberry, the "River-daughter", was the wife of Tom Bombadil.

History

"Beyond the Old Forest" by Ted Nasmith

Although her origins are uncertain, it has been speculated that she is a river-spirit of the river Withywindle. Otherwise, she and Bombadil are enigmas.[1]

According to the Bucklandish poem The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Goldberry was in the Withywindle when she pulled Tom by his beard under the water-lilies out of mischief, but he ordered her to let him free. The next day he came to the River-woman and asked Goldberry to be his wife, and the creatures of the Old Forest (the badger-folk and other animals) attended their wedding.[2]

In T.A. 3018 Tom Bombadil travelled to the lower reaches of the Withywindle to gather white water-lilies for her, and it was while returning from a lily-gathering expedition that he discovered Frodo and his companions, and rescued them from Old Man Willow.[3] Goldberry seems to have used her lilies to recreate her original home in the river: when Tom brought the Hobbits back to his house, they found a seated Goldberry surrounded by water-lilies floating in pots of earthenware.[4]

Goldberry welcomed and tended the travellers to their home. The hobbits thought of her as a beautiful and calm being, with a beauty resembling an Elf but less exotic to their hearts. Her voice was described as "the song of a glad water ... coming down like silver". The hobbits would listen to her sing in a voice like rain, and they would imagine rivers and pools.

Inspiration

Tolkien wrote about Goldberry that she "represents the actual seasonal changes in [river-lands]."[5]

Portrayal in adaptations

Goldberry in adaptations

1955: The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series):

Because adaptor Terence Tiller thought the age difference between Bombadil and Goldberry was too big, he made them father and daughter.[6] Tolkien thought little of the change.[7] No actress is credited specifically for the part, though Nicolette Bernard is the only female in the episode's cast list, making it likely she voiced Goldberry.[8]

1992: Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series):

Sorcha Cusack played Goldberry in the episode "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil".[9]

2001-2007: The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game:

Although Goldberry does not appear in The Lord of the Rings film series, Decipher produced a card for the character. She was portrayed by Amanda Niel.

2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game):

Goldberry appears at the house of Tom Bombadil. One of the tasks the player has to accomplish is bringing collecting water-lilies for Tom and Goldberry. She is voiced by Kath Soucie.[10]

2007-: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Goldberry can be found at Goldberry's Spring in the Old Forest, and is involved in a quest. She has a corrupt sister, Naruhel (the Red Maid).[11]

See also

External links

References