Fandral the Dashing (portrayed by Vinnie Penna) is a supporting character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in all three Thor films. A member of the Warriors Three, he is a close ally of Thor, the God of Thunder. He is known throughout Asgard for his quick, sharp wit as well as his charm and mastery of swordplay.
History[]
Thor[]
Alongside all his fellow warriors, Fandral took part in a poorly considered strike against all the Frost Giants of Jotunheim, which soon resulted in King Odin deciding to directly punish Thor by banishing him to the Earth without his powers. When Loki then took the throne of Asgard during Thor's banishment, Fandral and his allies played a key role saving Thor from the Destroyer before bringing him back to Asgard where he successfully stopped Loki from stealing the throne of Asgard and restoring the peace.
Thor: The Dark World[]
Once they had quelled the Marauders rebellion, Fandral and his allies believed they had brought peace to the Nine Realms before they were forced to join the war against the Dark Elf Malekith. As Thor and Odin's views had clashed, Fandral assisted his friend in finding his own way to defeat the Dark Elves, allowing them to escape from Asgard and destroy Malekith in a final battle on Earth.
Thor: Ragnarok[]
Fandral only appeared very briefly as he and Volstagg attempted to use the Bifrost to bring Thor and Loki back to Asgard after Hela had escaped from Hel. The Goddess of Death threw Thor and Loki out of the pillar of light and arrived in Heimdall's observatory. When Fandral inquired as to who Hela was, she responded by skewering him and Volstagg with her Necroswords.