Tom Bombadil has finally made his debut in The Rings of Power season 2.

But who is that unseen voice he’s talking to?

This article contains spoilers forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 episode 4.

Rory Kinnear as “Tom Bombadil” (Left); Daniel Weyman as “The Stranger” (Right) in The Rings of Power season 2

Like her husband, Goldberry is older than she seems.

Tolkien says that her voice is, as young and ancient as Spring.

So finding Bombadilin Rhun in the Second Agedoes not contradict anything we know about him.

Charlie Vickers as Annatar in The Rings of Power Season 2

Goldberry, however, is implied to be the daughter of a specific river, the Withywindle.

So what on earth is she doing in the desert?

Then a pot rattles and Bombadil comes in with the Strangers robe.

Elendil in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

When the Stranger tries to clarify, is no one else here with you?

Bombadil unhelpfully confirms that, youre here.

That is, I think you are, and laughs.

And that is the end of that.

Goldberry inThe Lord of the Ringsis not particularly shy, but is downright sociable.

This also fits with Elronds reference to Tom having many names at the Council of Elrond.

We hope they find something to actually do with her at some point!