Erik SelvigCharacter guide · Stellan Skarsgård

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Behind the name

Meet Erik Selvig

Erik Selvig’s early appearances belong to Thor’s encounters with Earth and the scientific questions surrounding them.

Official source · Disney+ ↗

Following Erik Selvig

Follow when observation becomes belief and when the characters disagree about the explanation. The research scenes give unfamiliar events an everyday point of reference.

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Where to start

Begin with Thor. The next linked guide is The Avengers. Use each title’s guide for season and crossover context; the catalog below preserves smaller appearances as well.

01
Thor
2011 · Open the title guide ↗
02
The Avengers
2012 · Open the title guide ↗

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Catalog appearances

5 entries · release order

These are the existing catalog records, including supporting roles, cameos and other formats. This list is not a required watch order or proof that every appearance shares one continuity. Future entries may change.

2011

Thor
April 27, 2011

2012

The Avengers
April 25, 2012

2013

Thor: The Dark World
October 30, 2013 · Supporting

2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron
April 22, 2015 · Supporting

2022

Thor: Love and Thunder
July 6, 2022 · Supporting

Sources & context

About this profile

Profile information checked 2026-11-08. Viewing suggestions are editorial guidance. Appearance records and identity labels come from the existing catalog.

Disney+ · Official synopsis, director and cast ↗

TMDB · Stellan Skarsgård portrait ↗

Background artwork: Thor. The portrait shows the performer.

How this catalog is put together ↗