Malekith the Accursed | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Thor #344 (June 1984) |
Created by | Walt Simonson |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Malekith |
Species | Dark Elf |
Place of origin | Svartalfheim |
Team affiliations | Dark Council |
Notable aliases | Angel, Master of the Hounds, Malcolm Keith, Dark Elf, Balder, The Butcher of Thor |
Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, reflexes, durability and intellect Wields Dark Faerie magic Ability to summon the Wild Hunt |
Malekith the Accursed (/ˈmæləkɪθ/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the ruler of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim, and has come into conflict with Thor. He once wielded the Casket of Ancient Winters.
Christopher Eccleston portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: The Dark World (2013).