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Tessa Thompson
Actress · Producer
43 years (Oct 3, 1983)Los Angeles, California, USA
Known for
International breakthrough as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Thor: Ragnarok (2017) through the Avengers films. Previous role in Creed (2015) and HBO's Westworld (2016). Starred in Selma (2014), Annihilation (2018), Sorry to Bother You (2018) and Men in Black: International (2019). American actress and singer identified with superhero cinema and auteur drama, combining major productions with acclaimed independent film, consolidated as one of the most versatile African-American performers of her generation.
Tessa Thompson
Actress · Producer
Known for
International breakthrough as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Thor: Ragnarok (2017) through the Avengers films. Previous role in Creed (2015) and HBO's Westworld (2016). Starred in Selma (2014), Annihilation (2018), Sorry to Bother You (2018) and Men in Black: International (2019). American actress and singer identified with superhero cinema and auteur drama, combining major productions with acclaimed independent film, consolidated as one of the most versatile African-American performers of her generation.
Movies: 37 titles
Plays Valkyrie
Avengers: Endgame
2019
Plays Valkyrie
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
Plays King Valkyrie
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Plays Bianca
Creed
2015
Plays Valkyrie
The Marvels
2023
Plays Josie Radek
Annihilation
2018
Plays Bianca
Creed II
2018
Plays Bianca Creed
Creed III
2023
Plays Detroit
Sorry to Bother You
2018
Plays Agent M
Men in Black: International
2019
Plays Monica
Moonlight
2017
Plays Kari Peterson
Mississippi Damned
2009
Plays Scarlet
When a Stranger Calls
2006
Producer
Plays Hedda Gabler
Hedda
2025
Plays Diane Nash
Selma
2014
Plays Lady (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
2019
Plays Irene Redfield
Passing
2021
Plays Tessa Thompson
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
Plays Waitress
The Human Contract
2008
Plays Nyla / Purple
For Colored Girls
2010
Plays Jackie Hollis
War on Everyone
2016
Producer
Plays Sylvie
Sylvie's Love
2020
Plays Sam
Foxfinder
Producer
Plays Beth
The Listener
2024
Plays Samantha White
Dear White People
2014
Producer
Plays Oleander 'Ollie' Hale
Little Woods
2019
Plays Dana
Make It Happen
2008
Plays Nicole Stevens
Furlough
2018
Plays Chris
South Dakota
2017
Plays Nia Palmer
Murder on the 13th Floor
2012
Plays Claire
Everyday Black Man
2011
Plays Zen
Dirty Computer
2018
Plays Wallis
Grantham & Rose
2014
Plays Liz
Exquisite Corpse
2010
Plays Brit
Salt Water
2016
Plays Rosemary
Points of Origin
2014
TV Shows: 16 titles
Plays Charlotte Hale
Westworld
2016
Plays Jackie Cook
Veronica Mars
2004
Plays Nikki Barnes
Hidden Palms
2007
Producer
Plays Anna Andrews
HIS & HERS
2026
Plays Laurel Harris
666 Park Avenue
2012
Plays Rebecca Taylor
Heroes
2006
Plays Valkyrie (voice)
Marvel Zombies
2025
Plays Zoe Salter
Private Practice
2007
Plays Camille Travis
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Valkyrie (voice)
What If...?
2021
Plays Rikki Carter
Dear White People
2017
Plays Wilhemina 'Billie' Doucette
Cold Case
2003
Plays Liza
Life
2007
Plays Bailey
Portlandia
2011
Plays Anna Farrell
Rizzoli & Isles
2010
Plays Taneisha (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Latest Trailers
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Hedda
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HIS & HERS
Anna Andrews · 6 episodes
2026
Hedda
Hedda Gabler
2025
Marvel Zombies
Valkyrie (voice)
2025Season 1
What If...?
Valkyrie (voice)
2023–2024
The Listener
Beth
2024
The Marvels
Valkyrie
2023
Creed III
Bianca Creed
2023
Thor: Love and Thunder
King Valkyrie
2022
Passing
Irene Redfield
2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tessa Thompson and where are they from?
Tessa Thompson is 43 years old, born on October 3, 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tessa Thompson?
Tessa Thompson is best known for roles in Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Ragnarok, Annihilation.
How many movies has Tessa Thompson been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Tessa Thompson has appeared in 37 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Tessa Thompson's first movie?
The career of Tessa Thompson began with When a Stranger Calls (2006).
What is Tessa Thompson's most recent movie or series?
Tessa Thompson's most recent release is HIS & HERS, which premiered on January 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Tessa Thompson appeared in?
On television, Tessa Thompson has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Westworld, What If...?, BoJack Horseman.
Tessa Thompson
1983-10-03 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Tessa Lynne Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress. Known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent dramas, her accolades include nominations for two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Thompson began her professional acting career with the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company while studying at Santa Monica College, acting in productions of The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. She made her film debut in the horror film When a Stranger Calls (2006), followed by leading roles in the independent drama Mississippi Damned (2009) and Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls (2010). Thompson received favourable notices for roles in the comedy-drama Dear White People (2014) and as civil rights activist Diane Nash in Ava DuVernay's historical drama Selma (2014).
She gained mainstream attention for her roles in franchise films, playing Bianca Taylor in the sports dramas Creed (2015), Creed II (2018) and Creed III (2023), and as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the movies Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as well as her leading role in Men in Black: International (2019). She starred in the independent films Sorry to Bother You (2018), Little Woods (2018), and Annihilation (2018). For her role as a black woman living during the Harlem Renaissance in Passing (2021), she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She portrayed the title role in Hedda (2025), which she also executive produced.
On stage, she acted in the off-Broadway production of the Lydia R. Diamond play Smart People (2016). On television, she took recurring roles in shows such as the teen mystery series Veronica Mars (2005–2006), the historical drama series Copper (2012–2013), and the science fiction series Westworld (2016–2022). She starred in the romantic drama film Sylvie's Love (2020) on Amazon Prime Video. Also, she served as an executive producer, for which she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.Tessa Thompson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.