In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, Eärwen is the daughter of Olwë, wife of Finarfin, and mother of Galadriel, Finrod, Angrod, and Aegnor. She stayed in Aman after the flight of the Noldor. She is said to be friends with Anaire, Fingolfin's wife.

Her name means "Sea-maiden". "Eär"--"Sea", "Wen"--"Maiden"