However, he took no part in the deeds of Curufin and Celegorm regarding Lúthien, Beren, and Finrod.
Born to Fëanor and Nerdanel during the Years of the Trees in Aman, he was the eldest of their seven sons (his brothers were Maglor, Celegorm, Caranthir, Curufin, and twins Amrod and Amras).