Valkyrie (Marvel Comics)

Cosplayer as Valkyrie.

Valkyrie (also known as Brunnhilde) is a fictional superheroine from the Marvel Comics universe. She is an Asgardian, and mainly a member of the Avengers and the Defenders. She was created by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema.

Since her debut in the comics, she has appeared in numerous media, such as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she is portrayed by Tessa Thompson.

She was created by Roy Thomas, Sal Buscema, and Steve Englehart, and first appeared in Defenders #4 in February of 1973.