In the Lord of the Rings, who is the father of the dwarf Gimli?

In "The Lord of the Rings," the father of the dwarf Gimli is Gloin. Gloin is a member of the Company of Thorin Oakenshield, who embarks on a journey to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. Gloin becomes a close friend of Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit protagonist of "The Hobbit," and later joins the Fellowship of the Ring to aid in the quest to destroy the One Ring. Gloin's character is known for his loyalty, bravery, and skill with an axe, traits which are also evident in his son Gimli throughout the series.