Lurtz is a character who appears in the media based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. However, he is an original character, not created by Tolkien and did not feature in the novels. He is an Uruk-hai, created by Saruman the White to be the leader of his army. Lurtz is a ruthless warrior and a skilled combatant, utilizing both sword and bow.In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Lurtz is placed as a leader of the Uruk hunting party, tasked by Saruman to find the Fellowship of the Ring, and bring him a Hobbits carrying the One Ring.