Sylvie Laufeydottir | |
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Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
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Adapted by | Michael Waldron |
Portrayed by | Sophia Di Martino Cailey Fleming (young; Loki season 1) |
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Full name | Sylvie Laufeydottir (born Loki Laufeydottir) |
Nickname | The Variant |
Species | Frost Giant |
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Origin | Asgard (childhood home) Jotunheim (birthplace) |
Nationality | Asgardian |
Sylvie Laufeydottir (born Loki Laufeydottir) is a fictional character portrayed by Sophia Di Martino in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, partially based on the characters Lady Loki and Sylvie Lushton's Enchantress from the Marvel Comics. She is an alternate version of Loki who helps him fight to overthrow the Time Variance Authority (TVA). She hopes to destroy the TVA and He Who Remains for stealing away her life, viewing herself as an agent of the universe itself. She is later forced to ally with a variant of Loki from 2012.
Di Martino has appeared as the character in Loki (2021–2023). Her portrayal was received positively among critics and fans despite initial confusion over her identity. For her performance as Sylvie, Di Martino received several awards and nominations.