Gwindor was a prince of the Elves of Nargothrond, He was the son of Guilin and brother of Gelmir. While he was in Nargothrond, he was betrothed to Finduilas the daughter of Orodreth. His brother was lost during the Dagor Bragollach. Wishing to avenge his loss, he joined the Union of Maedhros and followed Fingon to battle. Being slain by Glaurung during the sack of Nargathrond he entrusted his betrothed to Turin Turumbar and passed into the West. He is not returned with the Noldoli and a vengence against the shadow.