Marvel didn’t invent Thor, but now, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), their version of Thor is the one that most people will think of when they see the name. But even though a lot of people love him, they still might have questions regarding the character.
To help out, here are all your Thor questions answered.
Who Plays Thor?
Chris Hemsworth is the actor who portrays Thor in the MCU. Hemsworth has been Thor since the character’s first film, and he’s still going strong 12 years later.
Actress Natalie Portman also plays Thor in the recent film, Thor: Love and Thunder.
How Many Thor Movies Are There?
As of 2023, there are 4 Thor films. The most recent one, Thor: Love and Thunder, was just released last year. But beyond that, the character has appeared in all of the Avengers movies, and his brother, Loki, even has his own show on Disney+.
Who Is Thor?
Thor Odinson is the son of Odin and Frigga; thus, making him the prince of Asgard. He also has a brother named Loki who often acts as his rival/ally.
In Thor: Love and Thunder, Dr. Jane Foster makes her debut as Thor. Jane is an astrophysicist who meets Thor when he lands on Earth.
How Old Is Thor?
Although Thor looks to be in his mid-30s to late 40s, he’s actually over a 1000 years old. In fact, in Avengers: Infinity War, he says he’s 1500 years old.
How Did Thor Get His Eye Back?
At the end of Thor: Ragnarok, the character loses one of his eyes during his fight with Hela. However, in Avengers: Infinity War, Rocket Raccoon gives Thor a cybernetic eye to wear. So, it all works out in the end for the Asgardian Avenger.
Where Is Thor From?
Thor and his family are from the realm of Asgard. Asgard is a part of the 9 realms.
Who Created Thor?
According to Brittanica.com, the Marvel version of Thor was created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Larry Lieber.
Who Directed Thor?
The first film was directed by Kenneth Branagh. Thor: The Dark World was then directed by Alan Taylor. His last two latest movies, Raganrok and Love and Thunder, were directed by Taika Waititi.
How Did Jane Foster Become Thor?
In Thor: Love and Thunder, it’s shown that the broken Mjolnir forms a connection with Jane. It rebuilds for Jane and deems her worthy of carrying it. Thus, embuing her with the power of Thor.
Conclusion
Unlike some of the other original Avengers, Thor doesn’t seem to be retiring any time soon. Who knows what adventures we’ll see him in next?
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