Manwë is described as the chief of the Valar in J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology.
Manwë is one of the Ainur who entered Arda and became one of the Valar, the powerful spirits responsible for shaping and governing the world. He is associated with the air, winds, and birds, and his dwelling is on Taniquetil, the highest mountain in Valinor.
Manwë is the spouse of Varda, the queen of the stars. Tolkien presents him as especially close to the will of Eru Ilúvatar, the supreme creator of his mythology. His authority is therefore spiritual and cosmic rather than simply political.
The other Valar have distinct domains: Ulmo is associated with the waters, Aulë with craftsmanship and substances of the earth, and Tulkas with strength and combat. Manwë should not be confused with Morgoth, who was originally the most powerful of the Ainur but became the chief enemy of the Valar.