Volstagg (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

NOTE: This article is about the incarnation of Volstagg from the Marvel Cinematic film series. The mainstream version can be found here: Volstagg.

Do-Gooder

Full Name

Volstagg

Alias(es)

Volstagg the Svelte

Volstagg the Valiant
Volstagg the Voluminous
Volstagg the Fat
Volstagg the Invincible

Origin

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Occupation

Member of the Warriors Three

Powers / Skills

Expert Combatant

Axe Mastery
Asgardian Physiology:

Longevity
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Durability
Superhuman Speed
Regenerative Healing Factor

Hobby

Being with his friends.

Drinking and eating.

Goals

Help Thor defeat Loki.

Help Thor defeat Malekith (both succeeded).
Stop Hela (posthumously succeeded by his allies).

Family

Hildegund (wife)

Unnamed Children

Enemies

Loki Laufeyson †
Laufey †
Hailstrum †
Raze †
Grundroth †
Frost Giants
Destroyer
Marauders
Kronan Marauder †
Duhg †
Dark Elves
Malekith †
Algrim/Kurse †
Hela †

Type of Hero

Honorable Warrior

“	Do not mistake my appetite for apathy!	„
	~ Voltsagg to Fandral.

“	Who are you? What have you done with Thor?	„
	~ Volstagg to Hela.

Volstagg is a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing as supporting character in the 2011 film Thor, and its 2013 and 2017 sequels Thor: The Dark World and Thor Ragnarok and a posthumous character in it's 2022 sequel Thor: Love and Thunder. A different version of the character is also featured in the Disney+ animated series What If...?, appearing in the episodes "What If... The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?" and "What If... Thor Were an Only Child?"

Together, he, Hogun, and Fandral form the Warriors Three, Asgard's bravest warriors. The Warriors assist Thor in his conquest against the Frost Giants, Loki and later the Dark Elves, but were killed by the god of thunder's sister Hela.

He is portrayed by the late Ray Stevenson, who also played Porthos in the 2011 film, The Musketeers. In Thor: The Dark World - The Official Game, he was voiced by David Brimmer.

In What If...?, he was voiced by Fred Tatasciore, who also voiced Damon Baird and Tai Kaliso in the Gears of War series, Nikolai Belinski in Call of Duty zombies, Zeratul in the StarCraft series and Mario Auditore in the Assassin's Creed series.

Biography[]

Thor[]

Volstagg was one of the Asgardians to appear at Thor's coronation. However, it was ruined when a group of Frost Giants attempted to steal the Casket of Ancient Winters. When the Warriors Three and Sif found Thor talking with his brother, Loki, Volstagg was outraged at how the perfectly made food for the feast was on the floor. He was later convinced by Thor to travel to Jotunheim by using the Bifrost summoned by Heimdall, where they entered a battle with the Jotuns. However, Odin rescued them at the last minute. He punished Thor by stripping him of his powers. Loki revealed he had the guard alert Odin to Fandral, the Warriors, and Sif before he left. After Loki refused to lift Thor's banishment, the Warriors and Sif grew more and more desperate to have his friend back.

One evening, Volstagg constantly ate to handle with the stress, causing Fandral to fight with his companion before Sif and Hogun stopped them before it could escalate, where they decided to go to Earth to rescue Thor after Heimdall purposefully left his post. The Warriors Three and Sif used the Bifrost to get to Midgard, where they were reunited with Thor and acquainted with his human friends, Jane Foster, Darcy Lewis and Erik Selvig.

As they convinced Thor his brother was behind the deception so far, when Loki sent the Destroyer to kill Volstagg, the other Warriors Three, Sif, and Thor, they helped evacuate the citizens of the city and witnessed Thor face the Destroyer and regain his full power. The Warriors and Sif, along with Thor, returned to Asgard after Heimdall, before he succumbed to unconsciousness, had summoned the Bifrost to bring them back home. Thor told Sif and the Warriors to get Heimdall to the infirmary when he confronted Loki

After the Bifrost is destroyed, Volstagg went to a celebration with the return of Thor with his wife and children. However, Thor left in the middle of the feast, still grieving for his lost brother.

Thor: The Dark World[]

In the final attempt to bring peace to the Nine Realms since the Bifrost was repaired, Volstagg fought during the Battle of Vanaheim with bravery and witnessed Thor defeat the Kronan Marauder. In the aftermath of the battle, Volstagg celebrated with his wife and children. He and Fandral left Asgard and returned with more Marauder prisoners. When one of the prisoners, escaped, and it cost Queen Frigga her life, Volstagg and the other Warriors attended her funeral.

After the sack of Asgard, Volstagg decided to assist Thor in helping break both Loki and Jane Foster from custody in order to get Jane off world to lure Malekith to them, where Thor would destroy the Aether when the time was right. When the group retrieves Loki, Volstagg threatens to kill the god of mischief if he betrays Thor.

Thor: Ragnarok[]

After Hela broke out of her prison due to Odin's interference, she killed Fandral and Volstagg when they attempted to attack her. Volstagg's death was avenged alongside his friends, as Hela was killed by Surtur, which caused the destruction of Asgard.