Who is the father of Thor?

Thor’s father is Odin in Norse mythology.

Thor is the thunder god of the Norse tradition, while Odin is the chief god associated with wisdom, kingship, war, poetry, and magic. Thor’s mother is Jörð, a personification of the earth, making Thor the son of Odin and the earth goddess. This parentage is stated in medieval Icelandic sources, especially Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda.

Thor’s family tree includes several other major figures. His wife is Sif, and he is linked with the children Þrúðr, Magni, and Móði. He is also counted among Odin’s sons alongside figures such as Baldr, though the surviving myths do not always present every family relationship consistently.

A common mix-up comes from modern adaptations, especially Marvel stories, where Odin’s household and relationships are reshaped for drama. In the traditional mythology, Thor is not Loki’s biological son, and Loki is instead a separate, complicated associate of the Æsir. Thor’s role as Odin’s powerful son helps explain his importance as a defender of the gods and humanity.