Eitri

Eitri is a master dwarf craftsman of Asgardian legend, renowned across the Norse cosmos for his extraordinary smithing abilities. Dwelling in the realm of the dwarves, he forges legendary weapons and artifacts for gods including Thor and Odin.

Forged in the Bronze Age alongside Marvel's mightiest mythological figures, Eitri made his debut in Thor Annual #5 (1976), brought to life by the legendary team of Steve Englehart and John Buscema. This dwarf craftsman of the Norse cosmos has proven surprisingly enduring, turning up across nearly five decades of Marvel storytelling — from the halls where Odin and Hela hold court to the pages of The New Mutants, where he shares adventures with young heroes like Rahne Sinclair and the boisterous Volstagg. Nineteen catalog appearances may sound modest, but for a supporting figure rooted so deeply in Marvel's mythological bedrock, that kind of staying power speaks volumes — Eitri is the rare Bronze Age creation who keeps finding his way back into the story.