Cate Blanchett She made history in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she played Hela in Thor: RagnarkThe supernatural comedy film, directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth (as Thor) and Tom Hiddleston (as Loki), introduced a powerful new character from Asgard. Hela, the goddess of death, is Thor and Loki's sister (sort of), and is on a mission to restore Asgard after the death of Odin (Anthony Hopkins).