"For Fëanor was made the mightiest in all parts of body and mind: in valour, in endurance, in beauty, in understanding, in skill, in strength and subtlety alike: of all the Children of Ilúvatar, and a bright flame was in him."
― Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor"
Fëanor was the eldest and most beloved son of Finwë and succeeded him to the Kingship of the Noldor.
Being the greatest of the Noldor, he had the greatest skill of word and hand, was a renowned craftsman, gem-smith, and warrior. His most famous deed was the creation of the Silmarils, whose theft made him lead his people to the exile. As the leader of the rebellion, his passionate hatred of Morgoth and terrible oath led directly to the great triumphs and tragedies of the First Age.