Thor is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is based on the Norse god of the same name and was created by writer Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and artist Jack Kirby. Thor is known for his iconic hammer, Mjolnir, which grants him the ability to control lightning and thunder. He is a founding member of the superhero team the Avengers and has appeared in numerous comic books, TV shows, and movies.