Thor is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in Marvel Comics. He is the God of Thunder, wielding the magical hammer Mjolnir, and is a member of the Avengers. Thor is based on the Norse deity of the same name and was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. The character has become a popular figure in pop culture, thanks in part to Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal of him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.