Heimdall (character)

Heimdall (/ˈheɪmdɑːl/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the Norse deity Heimdall. Heimdall is described as all-seeing and all-hearing and is the sole protector of the Bifröst in Asgard.

This article is about the comic book character. For other uses, see Heimdall (disambiguation).
Heimdall
Art by Olivier Coipel
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #85 (October 1962)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Larry Lieber (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesAsgardian
Place of originAsgard
Notable aliasesDonald Velez, Ezra
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, endurance, and longevity
  • Supernatural hearing and vision
  • Teleportation

Idris Elba portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).

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