Éowyn (T.A. 2995–F.A. ) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, who appears in his most famous work, The Lord of the Rings. She is a shieldmaiden of Rohan, also known as the "Lady of the Shield-arm", "White Lady of Rohan", "Lady of Ithilien", and "Lady of Emyn Arnen".