33 Mighty Thor Facts: Learn About This Famous Marvel Character

The God of thunder and lightning, Thor, is mythologically the endower of strength, storms, allowing, and fertility. This Norse god wields a mystic hammer.

According to Norse mythology, Thor's hammer is composed of the metal Uru which is said to have magical powers and was forged centuries ago. According to the comics, Thor was described to possess fierce eyes, red hair, and a full beard. Chris Hemsworth perfectly fits the role and currently plays it in the movies by Marvel Cinematic Universe.

But did you know that Chris Hemsworth almost passed the role in the 'Thor' movie? Sources reveal that initially, Chris Hemsworth wanted to pass on the role as the idea of signing a six-picture contract made him hesitant. Interestingly, when Hemsworth finally decided to give an audition, he ended up doing quite a bad job. Hemsworth's younger brother Liam Hemsworth also auditioned for the part, and he almost got the role.

Thor movies revolve around the sibling rivalry between Thor and Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston. Sources suggest that Tom Hiddleston initially wanted to play the role of Thor, however, eventually, Chris Hemsworth got the part.

Thor's character is said to have seen the best trajectory as a character that has developed the most across the movies. Thor has some extremely mighty characteristics, like the fact that he is enormously strong, and resilient, and has fitted the roles of both man and woman. Read on to know more about such incredible Thor facts here.

Thor's Extraordinary Powers

Thor has been known to possess magical powers in the Marvel Universe. Here are some interesting facts about his mystic abilities.

1. Thor loves fighting with Mjolnir, a magical hammer that made him twice as powerful, and his iron gauntlets.

2. Thor's strength does not come only from his hammer. In 'Thor: Ragnarok', his father Odin states that Thor is not 'the God of Hammers.' However, the hammer does give a valuable boost to his heroic abilities.

3. Thor is a celestial being who is not tied down by the restrictions of the human body. When it comes to strength, he is the strongest of his kind.

4. In 'Avengers: Infinity War,' Thor's skin, bones, and muscle tissue are compared to metal. His quick regenerative healing ability makes him close to unbeatable.

5. He is known to possess superhero stamina, and his fitness is greater than most other Asgardians. His muscles generate minimum fatigue toxins during any kind of physical activity, allowing him to exert himself at maximum capacity for long durations without getting tired. 

6. Thor can move faster than any human athlete as an Asgardian, regardless of his body size and structure.

7. He demonstrated this power while fighting against Hulk in Helicarrier as he managed to tackle Hulk within a couple of seconds.

8. This superhero's coordination, agility, and balance make him an excellent warrior in every battle.

9. As a fact, Mjolnir was never the real source of Thor's ability to generate electricity. As the God of Thunder, lightning courses through his veins.

10. One of his extraordinary powers is elemental manipulation. He can summon bolts of lightning and other forms of weather when need be.

11. Thor also has the power to control the wind beneath him. Thus, he can easily glide through the air at lightning speed to move from one place to another.

12. This Marvel character's mobility was further enhanced when he obtained Stormbreaker, allowing him to teleport to whichever place he wanted.

13. Thor's amazing strength and durability allowed him to hold his own against all competitors and evil-doers. This is perhaps one of the greatest assets a superhero can have.

Thor's Noble Personality

Chris Hemsworth has done an incredible job in impersonating the all-powerful Thor. Here are some facts about Thor's personality.

14. Thor's impulsive and irresponsible behavior led to a conflict between Asgard and Jotunheim. And for this reason, he was denied the right to become the King and banished to Earth by Odin, his father.

15. During his time on Earth, the superhero learned modesty and humility, finding love in Jane Foster. He even saved his new friends from the Destroyer sent by Loki, the God of Mischief, played by Tom Hiddleston.

16. The personality of Thor completely changed while on Earth. Owing to his selfless acts of sacrifice, he was able to redeem himself in his father's eyes. Thus, he once again got his powers back, which he used to defeat Loki's dubious schemes.

17. Thor's experiences and consequently, the changes in his personality, made him realize that he was not yet ready to become the King of Asgard. So he decided to renounce his claim to ensure the well-being of the universe. 

18. Thor has always shown extreme respect for his father, Odin, and his mother, Frigga. This has defined his personality throughout the series. Had it not been for his wise father, Thor would still be full of impulsiveness and arrogance.      

19. Although Thor had a slightly complicated relationship with his brother, Loki, who continuously caused trouble on Earth and Asgard, he did care for him. He wished for him to stop his precariously impish ways of handling things.

Thor vs. Other Marvel Characters

The Norse god is one of the most powerful superheroes to ever exist within the Marvel universe. But to everyone's surprise, a few other characters are equally or more powerful too. Let's have a look at them.

• In the Marvel comics, Scarlet Witch is well-known for showcasing intense powers to the point of being able to manipulate reality. She has the power to create chaos magic where she can change reality.
• Another Marvel character who is stronger than Thor is, of course, his father. Odin is the King of Asgard and rules over all Asgardians. He is also a character based on Norse mythology and is the one to create Thor's hammer (and Thor, being his father).
• Captain Marvel was a well-kept secret by the MCU for years until her standalone movie was announced. And this movie demonstrated her cosmic powers in a brilliant light. Many Marvel fans believe that she will emerge victorious if it ever comes down to a fight between her and Thor.
• Hercules is one of those Marvel characters (not shown in the films yet) that are most likely to live until the end of humanity. And this character is deemed as powerful as Thor.
• Hela, Thor's older sister, is also known to be quite powerful. Once, she scarred Thor across his face and punished him for releasing the souls she had kept captive. She also cursed him so that he could not heal his wounds.
• Finally, we cannot miss Sentry, one of the strongest of all time. He holds the power of a thousand exploding suns.
• In September 1963, Thor officially became one of the founding members of Avengers, alongside the Hulk, Iron Man, Ant-Man, and the Wasp, according to the comics.

Thor's Hammer

Thor's hammer is indubitably one of the most iconic weapons in all superhero comics. It is the highlight of all Thor movies. Let's find out interesting facts about this magic hammer.

• The hammer can shapeshift, and this had proved to be invaluable for the mighty Thor several times, especially when he first appeared in the Marvel comic scenes as Dr. Donald Blake.
• Canonically, the hammer flies at a speed of approximately 770 mph (1240 kph), that is, twice the speed of sound. That said, it cannot fly on its own. Mjolnir needs to be flung by Thor at the enemy with overwhelming force or summoned by him.
• In a scene in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' several of the Earth's superheroes take a go at lifting Mjolnir, but none of them can do it, except Captain America.
• As one of the most powerful objects, Mjolnir was forged by the Dwarven blacksmiths using Asgardian metal called Uru. It is so powerful that it can fly through the planets.

Thor Facts from Love and Thunder

The new movie anticipated many rumors and speculations about it. Here are a few facts that will bring you excitement and thrill about the suspense-filled action movie.

• The release of Love and Thunder established Thor as the superhero with the most MCU standalone movies.
• The appearance of Greek Gods will be featured in Love and Thunder as previously the Thor movies have shown the appearance of Egyptian gods.
• Mjolnir was back as Thor's weapon which was earlier seen to be destroyed. The new power is being revealed as the hammer can reunite again.

FAQs

What was Thor's full name?

His full name is Thor Odinson.

What kills Thor?

There are several stories in the comics and Norse mythology. As Thor tried to catch his hammer in one of the comics, Yellowjacket, a Marvel villain, tapped on Hawkeye's arm, causing him to fire by mistake and sprout an arrow at Thor. In another, he was poisoned while fighting Loki's son; he wins but can only take nine steps before falling. In yet another, he is killed and eaten but then revived.

What is the real story of Thor?

A figure in Norse mythology, Thor wielded a hammer that associated him with lightning, storms, and thunder. Considered a god, he was given the responsibility to protect humanity on Earth. Thor also had brothers, including Loki and Baldr, and the conflict between them also helped frame this story.

What are Thor's weaknesses?

Thor has no real weaknesses as he is a superhero immune to all ailments and illnesses. The only things that can affect him include high-level magic users, such as Odin, or beings of greater or similar strength, such as Kurse.

How old is Thor in human years?

Asgardians are believed to live for about 5,000 years. Thor is 1,500 years old, which makes him around 30 years in human years. On the other hand, Loki is just 1,070 years, which means 21.4 human years old. 

When is Thor's birthday?

Thor's date of birth is believed to be somewhere in 964 AD or 965 AD.

Who is Thor's sister?

Hela Odinsdottir, the ruler of Hel, was the older half-sister of Thor. Asgardian Goddess of Death was the adoptive sister of Loki Laufeyson.