
Loki
Character Description
Marvel Comics (Earth-616)
- Height & Weight: 6'4" (193 cm) and 525 lbs (238 kg), due to his dense Frost Giant physiology. [1, 2, 3]
- Hair & Eyes: Black-grey hair and green eyes. [1, 2]
- Build: Lean yet superhumanly strong and durable; he can lift around 50 tons. [1]
- Natural Form: As the biological son of the Frost Giant Laufey, his true Jotun form features blue skin and towering Frost Giant proportions, which Odin used magic to disguise during his childhood. [1, 2, 3]
- Shapeshifting & Fluidity: Loki frequently alters his appearance, size, and gender, taking on forms ranging from animal shapes (like a snake or alligator) to female incarnations (such as Lady Loki or Kid Loki). [1, 2]
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
- Height & Weight: Portrayed by Tom Hiddleston, standing about 6'2".
- Hair & Eyes: Mid-to-long raven-black hair (achieved via wigs/dye) and piercing blue-green eyes.
- Skin & Features: Blanched, very pale skin paired with distinct curved golden horns on his headpiece.
- Physiology: Like the comics, he is a Frost Giant kept in a standard humanoid Asgardian size through Odin's enchantment, possessing enhanced density, cold immunity, and extensive illusion-casting forms across the Multiverse. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Age Details
- Birth / Adoption: Loki was born around 965 A.D. (during the Frost Giant war) and adopted as an infant by Odin.
Loki's physical attire in the Marvel Universe centers on a signature palette of emerald green, gold, and black, designed with asymmetrical cuts to reflect his deceitful and unpredictable nature. [1, 2, 3]
Asgardian and Combat Attire
- Tunic and Jerkin: A high-collared green tunic or leather jerkin layered with intricate gold plating, pauldrons, or shoulder plates.
- Cape: A flowing green cape draped over the shoulders, sometimes featuring metallic or colored linings.
- Armor and Bracers: Gold bracers, arm guards, chausses (leg armor), and asymmetric lapels or silver-to-gold plating.
- Horned Helmet: His iconic golden headpiece with long, curved, or sweeping horns. In some early films, the helmet featured open-topped or layered designs.
- Scepter: Often wielded in battle for magical and ranged attacks. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Earth (Midgard) and Formal Suits
- GQ Suits: When visiting Earth, Loki occasionally trades his Asgardian armor for a sleek, tailored dark suit, tie, and dress shirt for a sharp, formal look. [1, 2]