Laufey (character)

Laufey is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an enemy of the Asgardian king Odin, father of Thor. He is the King of the Frost Giants, the biological father of Thor's adopted brother and archenemy, Loki. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965), and was based on the goddess of the same name who in Norse mythology was actually the mother of Loki.

Laufey
Laufey as depicted in Thor vol. 3 #12 (January 2009). Art by Olivier Coipel, Mark Morales and Laura Martín.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #112 (Jan. 1965)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesFrost Giant
Place of originJotunheim
Team affiliationsDark Council
Notable aliasesThe King of the Frost Giants
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength and durability
  • Cryokinesis
  • Immortality
  • Weapon proficiency

Colm Feore portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor (2011).

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