Browse through all of the Thor character costumes and cosplay guides. Marvel’s god of thunder first swung his hammer in the comics in 1962, and Chris Hemsworth has carried the role through the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011, including Thor: Ragnarok and the Avengers films. The cast here is stacked with choices: wear the winged helmet and cape as Thor himself, go green and gold as the trickster Loki, suit up as the Asgardian warrior Valkyrie, or take on Hela, the goddess of death. For Halloween or a comic convention, each guide below breaks the look down piece by piece, from the hammer to the boots. For more superhero ideas, browse our Marvel costume guides.
Thor, the Asgardian god of thunder, is the fastest build on the page because a single adult costume does most of the work. Add the long blond Thor wig and the hero mask to complete the face, then finish with Thor’s hammer, the one prop everyone recognises. It is a low-effort look that still lands instantly, and the hammer and wig can be re-used for other Norse or Viking outfits. It is a great choice when you want a complete costume ready in an afternoon with almost no effort.
Loki, the god of mischief, is the sharper half of this pair. Start with the green-and-black Loki costume and the tall gold horned helmet, then add the flowing green cape and the matching Loki boots. Carry Loki’s scepter for the full illusion, and tuck the Tesseract cube into a pocket as the finishing detail. The palette of greens and gold reads clearly in photos and stands out in any crowd. It is a build that rewards a little patience and looks far more expensive than the price tag suggests.
Marvel’s Asgardians are some of the most recognisable superhero costumes there are, and this page covers both sides of the family feud. Thor is the friendly path: one adult costume, a blond wig and his hammer get you most of the way in minutes. Loki, Valkyrie, Hela and Heimdall ask for a little more layering, with capes, armour pieces, a horned helmet and, for Hela, a dramatic headdress. Almost everything here is an Amazon find you can re-wear, and none of it needs sewing. Pick a character below and follow the item-by-item list for Halloween.
Everything you need to know about dressing as Thor and the rest of the Asgardians from the Marvel films, from the god of thunder to the trickster Loki.
A single adult Thor costume does most of the work. Add the long blond Thor wig and the hero mask for the face, then carry Thor’s hammer, the one prop everyone recognises.
Loki is a green-and-gold build. Start with the Loki costume and the tall horned helmet, add the flowing green cape and the matching boots, then carry the scepter and tuck the Tesseract cube into a pocket.
The films centre on Thor, the Asgardian god of thunder played by Chris Hemsworth, and his brother Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston. Tessa Thompson plays Valkyrie, Cate Blanchett plays Hela and Idris Elba plays Heimdall.
No, the hammer is a separate prop. Thor’s hammer is sold on its own and pairs with the adult costume, so you can buy it together with the outfit or add it later.
Yes. The pieces are ordinary clothing and costume parts, so the look works on any body type. Add the wig, helmet, and either the hammer or the scepter to carry the character.
Loki’s look is built on green and gold with black accents. The costume, cape and helmet all follow that palette, which is why the character is instantly recognisable in a crowd.
A cape helps but is not essential. Thor and Loki both wear one, and it is what gives the silhouette its superhero shape, so it is worth adding if the guide includes it.
Thor is the easiest. One adult costume, a blond wig and a hammer cover the whole look, while Loki and the others need a few extra pieces such as a helmet, cape and boots.
It depends on how much you build yourself. A ready-made adult Thor or Loki costume with a wig and prop is the quickest route, while buying the pieces separately can cost less, especially for Loki’s green-and-gold look.
Thor is the Asgardian god of thunder from Marvel Comics, created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Larry Lieber and first published in 1962. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe he has been played by Chris Hemsworth since the 2011 film Thor, returning in Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, the Avengers movies and beyond. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki became one of the franchise’s most popular characters, while Tessa Thompson plays the warrior Valkyrie, Cate Blanchett plays Hela, the goddess of death, and Idris Elba plays the all-seeing gatekeeper Heimdall. Drawing on Norse mythology, the films mix cosmic adventure with comedy, and Thor: Ragnarok gave the cast some of their most memorable costumes.
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