Dominique Thorne
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Dominique Thorne, born in Brooklyn in 1997 to Trinidadian parents, is an American actress trained at Cornell who broke through in prestige drama and quickly stepped into a franchise. She made her feature debut in Barry Jenkins If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) and appeared as Judy Harmon in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021). She then joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as MIT engineering student Riri Williams in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), a role she leads in the Disney+ series Ironheart (2025). She combines quiet intelligence with grounded physical presence.
Dominique Thorne
5 Movies
3 Series
Dominique Thorne, born in Brooklyn in 1997 to Trinidadian parents, is an American actress trained at Cornell who broke through in prestige drama and quickly stepped into a franchise. She made her feature debut in Barry Jenkins If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) and appeared as Judy Harmon in Judas and the Black Messiah (2021). She then joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as MIT engineering student Riri Williams in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), a role she leads in the Disney+ series Ironheart (2025). She combines quiet intelligence with grounded physical presence.
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Freaky Tales
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Ironheart
Riri Williams · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Marvel Zombies
Riri Williams (voice) · 2 episodes
2025
TV
Freaky Tales
Barbie
2025
Film
What If...?
Riri Williams (voice) · 1 episode
2024
TV
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Marie
2023
Film
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Riri
2022
Film
Judas and the Black Messiah
Judy Harmon
2021
Film
If Beale Street Could Talk
Sheila Hunt
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dominique Thorne and where are they from?
Dominique Thorne is 28 years old, born on November 5, 1997 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dominique Thorne?
Dominique Thorne is best known for roles in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Judas and the Black Messiah, If Beale Street Could Talk.
How many movies has Dominique Thorne been in?
Over a 8-year career (since 2018), Dominique Thorne has appeared in 5 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Dominique Thorne's first movie?
The career of Dominique Thorne began with If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
What is Dominique Thorne's most recent movie or series?
Dominique Thorne's most recent release is Marvel Zombies, which premiered on September 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Dominique Thorne appeared in?
On television, Dominique Thorne has appeared in What If...?, Ironheart, Marvel Zombies, MPower.
Dominique Thorne
1997-11-05 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Dominique Thorne (born November 5, 1997) is an American actress. She began her career with appearances in the films If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) and Judas and the Black Messiah(2021). In 2022, she began playing Riri Williams/Ironheart in the Marvel Cinematic Universe feature film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In 2024, she starred in the film Freaky Tales, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. She reprises her role as Riri Williams / Ironheart in the Disney+ miniseries Ironheart (2025).Dominique Thorne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.