Age: 42
female
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 (2006), followed by leading roles in the independent drama Mississippi Damned (2009) and Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls (2010). Thompson received favourable notices for roles in the comedy-drama Dear White People (2014) and as civil rights activist Diane Nash in Ava DuVernay's historical drama Selma (2014). She gained mainstream attention for her roles in franchise films, playing Bianca Taylor in the sports dramas Creed (2015), Creed II (2018) and Creed III (2023), and as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the movies Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as well as her leading role in Men in Black: International (2019). She starred in the independent films Sorry to Bother You (2018), Little Woods (2018), and Annihilation (2018). For her role as a black woman living during the Harlem Renaissance in Passing (2021), she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She portrayed the title role in Hedda (2025), which she also executive produced. On stage, she acted in the off-Broadway production of the Lydia R. Diamond play Smart People (2016). On television, she took recurring roles in shows such as the teen mystery series Veronica Mars (2005–2006), the historical drama series Copper (2012–2013), and the science fiction series Westworld (2016–2022). She starred in the romantic drama film Sylvie's Love (2020) on Amazon Prime Video. Also, she served as an executive producer, for which she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tessa Thompson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
After fleeing Earth, Bruce Banner crash-lands on the planet Sakaar, where Hulk fully takes control, leaving Bruce’s consciousness buried. On this distant, chaotic world ruled by the Grandmaster, Hulk thrives in the gladiatorial arena known as the Contest of Champions. Free from Bruce’s restraint, Hulk embraces the thrill of combat, quickly rising through the ranks of Sakaar’s greatest fighters. Hulk’s dominance reaches its peak when he is pitted against the arena’s top contender, Beta Ray Bill, a powerful warrior with connections to Asgard. In an intense, brutal battle, Hulk emerges victorious, defeating Beta Ray Bill and earning the title of the Grandmaster’s champion. For the first time, Hulk feels a sense of belonging, finding purpose in battle and the adoration of the people, without the influence of Bruce’s guilt or anxiety holding him back. As the new champion of Sakaar, Hulk is celebrated and content, enjoying a life of combat and glory. His journey on Sakaar marks a new chapter where he is free to embrace his strength, unconcerned with the consequences of his actions on Earth. Post Credits: A new contender arrives on Sakaar—Thor, captured and brought to the Grandmaster’s arena.
