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HeimdallCharacter guide · Idris Elba
A watchful position between worlds.
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Meet Heimdall
Heimdall is part of Asgard’s world in the Thor films, portrayed by Idris Elba.
Official source · Disney Movies ↗Following Heimdall
Notice what he observes and when he chooses to speak or act. His position gives a different view of the distance between a ruler’s instructions and an individual decision.
Your first watch
Where to start
Begin with Thor. The next linked guide is Thor: The Dark World. 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
Thor: The Dark World
2013 · Open the title guide ↗
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Catalog appearances
7 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
2013
- Thor: The Dark World
October 30, 2013
2015
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
April 22, 2015 · Supporting
2017
- Thor: Ragnarok
October 24, 2017
2018
- Avengers: Infinity War
April 25, 2018 · Supporting
2022
- Thor: Love and Thunder
July 6, 2022
2023
- What If...?, Season 2
December 22, 2023 · 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.
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Background artwork: Thor: Ragnarok. The portrait shows the performer.
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