
Tessa Thompson
Acting
Born: 1983-10-03 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
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 (
🎬 Movies (20)

Hedda
2025
Hedda Gabler

The Listener
2024
Beth

The Marvels
2023
Valkyrie

Creed III
2023
Bianca Creed

Logic Paralyzes the Heart
2022

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Self - King Valkyrie

Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
King Valkyrie

Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
2022
Self

Passing
2021
Irene Redfield

Sylvie's Love
2020
Sylvie

Shadow Stalker
2019
Tessa Thompson

Lady and the Tramp
2019
Lady (voice)

Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
Tessa Thompson

Men in Black: International
2019
Agent M

Avengers: Endgame
2019
Valkyrie

Little Woods
2019
Oleander 'Ollie' Hale

Brave Girl Rising
2019
Nasro (voice)

Creed II
2018
Bianca

Sorry to Bother You
2018
Detroit

Dirty Computer
2018
Zen
📺 TV Shows (20)

HIS & HERS
2026
Anna Andrews

Marvel Zombies
2025
Valkyrie (voice)

Number One on the Call Sheet
2025
Self

Sherri
2022
Self - Guest

Civilization Express - The Great Feast of Movies
2022
Self

What If...?
2021
Valkyrie (voice)

Marvel Studios Legends
2021
Valkyrie (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dear White People
2017
Rikki Carter

Westworld
2016
Charlotte Hale

The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self - Guest

The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self

Hot Ones
2015
Self

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
Self

BoJack Horseman
2014
Taneisha (voice)

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
Self - Guest Judge

Portlandia
2011
Bailey

Rizzoli & Isles
2010
Anna Farrell

Three Rivers
2009