Link's Family

Although often shown as a lone adventurer, Link has had a significant family presence in The Legend of Zelda series.

A Link to the Past


In, Link has an uncle who lives with him. At the beginning of the game, Link's uncle leaves him to go and fight the brainwashed soldiers. Link comes across him, severely wounded, in the castle sewers. Link's uncle gives him his first sword and shield before dying. However, he is shown to be alive and well in the end credits of the game, suggesting that Link's wish on the Triforce revived him.

Ocarina of Time
Link's mother is briefly mentioned by the Deku Tree Sprout in. The sprout tells Link of how his mother saved him from the Hyrulean Civil War and spirited him away to Kokiri Forest. There, he grew up as a Kokiri, unaware of his Hylian heritage.

The Wind Waker

 * Main articles: Aryll and Grandmother

In The Wind Waker, Link has a grandmother and a little sister named Aryll, who both live on Outset Island. The plot of the game is set in motion when the Helmaroc King kidnaps Aryll, forcing Link to join Tetra's crew of pirates in order to save her.

The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, Link lives with his grandfather, a swordsmith named Smith.

The Legend of Zelda comic

 * Main articles: Arn and Medilia

In the Legend of Zelda comic, Link has a mother named Medilia and a father named Arn. In the comics, Link left his family at a young age, and he received an absolutely awful reputation. While he was gone, Dark Link had overthrown the kingdom of Calatia, and imprisoned the queen. When Link returned home to visit his mother, Medilia, and his father, Arn, he was thrown out by Arn, and was told to never show his face again. Link soon discovered the cause to Arn and Medila's behavior, and set out to stop Dark Link. Arn and Medilia apologized and welcomed him back after he succeeded.

Ocarina of Time manga
The Ocarina of Time manga mentions Link's father being a soldier dying in battle, and his mother taking him to the Great Deku Tree.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages manga
Link lives with his grandfather and grandmother and helps out with their farm. In the Oracle of Ages manga, Link has an ancestor named Raven. His family seems to have served the Royal Family of Hyrule for generations.