Laufey (character)

Laufey
Laufey as depicted in Thor vol. 3 #12 (January 2009). Art by Olivier Coipel, Mark Morales and Laura Martín.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Journey into Mystery #112 (January 1965)
Created by	Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Species	Frost Giant
Place of origin	Jotunheim
Team affiliations	Dark Council
Notable aliases	The King of the Frost Giants
Abilities	Superhuman strength and durability Cryokinesis Immortality Weapon proficiency

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 (January 1965), and was based on the goddess of the same name.

Colm Feore portrays Laufey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor (2011).