Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, was adapted into a comic book character by Marvel. He was created by writer Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby.
Thor made his first appearance in Marvel Comics in the title Journey into Mystery issue #83, marking the beginning of his presence in the Marvel Universe.
The first live-action Thor film, directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Chris Hemsworth, was released to theaters, bringing the character to a global audience.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor was introduced as a founding member of the Avengers, uniting multiple heroes into a team.