Laufey was the King of the Frost Giants in Jotunheim and an enemy of the Asgardians introduced in Thor. He was an arch enemy of Odin and the biological father of Loki, although he is unaware of his relationship with Loki. Loki gives him access to Asgard, but later on Laufey is betrayed and disintegrated by Loki before he can kill Odin in the Odinsleep.
Character traits
Laufey was a strong and proud ruler, as well as a brave warrior. His main aim was to grant his people dominion over the other realms. When his attempt to conquer Earth fails thanks to Odin's intervention, he develops a deep hatred towards the Asgardians.
Powers and abilities
As all the Frost Giants, Laufey has an impressive stature, strength and stamina, and he possesses the ability to manipulate and create ice. Like all Frost Giants, Laufey is immortal and possesses superhuman strength and resistance to physical injury and Earthly illness, as well as a weakness to heat. As a Frost Giant, Laufey is unharmed by cold temperatures, making him immune to hypothermia and frostbite. His touch is poisonous to anyone but a fellow Giant. With his weapon, the Casket of Ancient Winters, he's able to freeze any opponent. He usually fights with an ice mace, but is able to use even swords and daggers.
