Olwë was an Elf of the Teleri of Aman. When he and his kin reached Aman, they chose to remain there in both Tol Eressëa and Alqualondë apart from the rest of the Elves of Aman. He became both Lord of Alqualondë and King of the Teleri. Olwë was the father of Eärwen and had several unnamed sons. He was the younger brother of Elwë (Elu Thingol) and the older brother of Elmo. Other Telerin elves such Nowë (Círdan) were said to be akin to Olwë.