Harald Hardrada had a complex family. His father, Sigurd Syr who was the Norwegian petty king of Ringerike. Sigurd Syr was married to Asta Gudbrandsdatter. Sigurd became stepfather to Olaf the Saint who Harald Hardrada idolized. Later, they gave birth to Harald Hardrada. Harald married Elsiv of Kiev and Tora Torbergsdatter.