Loki (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Loki
Loki
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
	Tom Hiddleston appearing in character as Loki at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con
First appearance	Thor (2011)
Last appearance	"Glorious Purpose"; Loki; November 9, 2023;
Based on	Loki; by Stan Lee; Larry Lieber; Jack Kirby;
Adapted by	Kenneth Branagh; Alan Taylor; Taika Waititi; Ashley Miller; Zack Stentz; Don Payne; J. Michael Straczynski; Mark Protosevich; Joss Whedon; Zak Penn; Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely; Christopher Yost; Craig Kyle; Michael Waldron;
Portrayed by	Tom Hiddleston; Ted Allpress (young; Thor)
In-universe information
Full name	Loki Laufeyson
Aliases	Loki Odinson; Dan B. Cooper; Variant L1130 (2012 variant)
Species	Jotunn (Frost Giant)
Title	God of Time; God of Stories; God of Mischief; Prince of Asgard; King of Asgard; Rightful King of Jotunheim;
Affiliation	Frost Giants; Chitauri; Revengers; Time Variance Authority (2012 variant);
Weapon	Daggers and throwing knives; Casket of Ancient Winters; Gungnir; Scepter (Mind Stone); Tesseract (Space Stone);
Family	Laufey (father); Odin (adoptive father); Frigga (adoptive mother); Hela (adoptive sister); Thor (adoptive brother);
Significant other	Sylvie (2012 variant)
Origin	Jotunheim
Nationality	Asgardian

Loki Laufeyson,^[1] also known by adoption as Loki Odinson and by his title as the God of Mischief,^[2]^[3] is a character portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, in turn based on the Norse mythological deity of the same name, Loki was introduced in the film Thor (2011) and has since become a recurring staple in the MCU. As of 2023^[update], the character has appeared in seven films and headlined the live-action series Loki (2021), while alternate timeline versions, or "variants", of Loki from within the multiverse have featured in Loki, the animated series What If...? (2021)^[5] and the animated short film The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021).^[6]

As in the comics, Loki is depicted as Thor's adoptive brother and nemesis, a master of Asgardian magic and sorcery, and a supervillain who regularly returns from apparent death. Loki's jealousy of Thor for being the crown prince of Asgard brings them into conflict and, following a failed plot to take the Asgardian throne for himself, Loki attempts to conquer Earth by subjugating humanity, inadvertently resulting in the formation of the Avengers. Though he is defeated and imprisoned, Loki manages to replace his adoptive father Odin as the ruler of Asgard. He becomes an antihero when he aids Thor in saving Asgard from Hela, but is killed by Thanos soon after. A variant of Loki from 2012 is later recruited by the Time Variance Authority (TVA), encounters a female variant of himself named Sylvie, becomes a superhero, and ultimately sacrifices his freedom to maintain the multiverse.

Loki is considered a fan favorite character in the franchise and Hiddleston's performance has received praise from critics and audiences.

^ ^a ^b Loki [@LokiOfficial] (June 6, 2021). "POV: You've just arrived at the TVA 🕰 Marvel Studios' #Loki starts streaming Wednesday on @DisneyPlus" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ ^a ^b "Loki On Screen Powers, Enemies, History". Marvel. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Ramos, Dino-Ray (May 5, 2021). "'Loki' Premiere Date Moved Up By Two Days On Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
^ "Loki On Screen Full Report". marvel.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
^ Hughes, William (July 21, 2019). "Marvel just released an extremely intriguing cast list for Disney+'s animated What If...?". A.V. Club. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
^ Ferme, Antonio (June 30, 2021). "Loki and Bart Simpson Team Up in Marvel-'Simpsons' Crossover Short on Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.

[Laufeyson-1] Loki [@LokiOfficial] (June 6, 2021). "POV: You've just arrived at the TVA 🕰 Marvel Studios' #Loki starts streaming Wednesday on @DisneyPlus" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021 – via Twitter.

[Mischief1-2] "Loki On Screen Powers, Enemies, History". Marvel. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.

[Mischief2-3] Ramos, Dino-Ray (May 5, 2021). "'Loki' Premiere Date Moved Up By Two Days On Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.

[4] "Loki On Screen Full Report". marvel.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.

[5] Hughes, William (July 21, 2019). "Marvel just released an extremely intriguing cast list for Disney+'s animated What If...?". A.V. Club. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.

[AnnouncementVariety-6] Ferme, Antonio (June 30, 2021). "Loki and Bart Simpson Team Up in Marvel-'Simpsons' Crossover Short on Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.

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