In the early days of the universe, Laufey ruled Jotunheim, realm of the Frost Giants. When his son Loki was born a runt, an ashamed Laufey ordered the baby hidden.[1]
After Odin invades Jotunheim and kills Laufey in battle, he discovers Loki and decides to adopt him.[1][2] It is later revealed that Laufey survived the battle and was killed by a time-traveling future Loki.[3]
Like all Frost Giants, Laufey possesses immense physical abilities and the ability to manipulate ice. As a Frost Giant, he is immune to cold temperatures, but is vulnerable to extreme heat.[8] He has been seen wielding many weapons, including a giant war club, sword, an axe, and the Casket of Ancient Winters.[9]
Other versions
An alternate universe variant of Laufey from Earth-22260 appears in What If...? Thor #1. This version adopted Thor and raised him alongside Loki after killing Odin.[10]
An alternate reality variant of Laufey appears in What If...?, with the second voiced by Andrew Morgado.[13] In "What If... Thor Were an Only Child?", Odin found a baby Loki and returned it to Laufey. In the sequel "What If... Howard the Duck Got Hitched?", Laufey targeted Howard the Duck and Darcy Lewis' unhatched child at the time when Loki was trying to pitch a ski resort plan to him. Laufey and his forces withdrew from pursuing the egg when it turned golden and took out Kaecilius, Malekith, and Thanos' group. Afterwards, Laufey relents by allowing Loki to have a ski resort established in Jotunheim.
Laufey appears in Thor, portrayed by Colm Feore.[14] This version previously came into conflict with Odin while seeking a new home for the Frost Giants, invading Earth in the process. Subsequently, Laufey was defeated and agreed to a truce with the Asgardians. In the present, Laufey breaks the truce and allies with Loki in an attempt to kill Odin before being betrayed and killed by him.
^"Laufey Voice - Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved November 6, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
