valkyrie In Norse mythology, a valkyrie ("chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures who guide souls of the dead to the god Odin's hall Valhalla. There, the deceased warriors become (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters"Orchard (1997: ...

is a figure in Norse mythology. Valkyrie, and related words such as ''Valkyria'' and ''Walküre'', may also refer to: * Operation Valkyrie, WWII German Army plot to assassinate Hitler *

Dome F Dome Fuji (ドームふじ ''Dōmu Fuji''), also called Dome F or Valkyrie Dome, is an Antarctic base located in the eastern part of Queen Maud Land at . With an altitude of above sea level, it is the second-highest summit or ''ice dome'' of ...

, also called "Valkyrie Dome", a Japanese Antarctic base *

.224 Valkyrie The .224 Valkyrie (5.6×41 mm)
(5.6 mm) rim ...

, a rifle cartridge

Arts and media

Fictional characters

* Valkyrie Cain, in ''

Skulduggery Pleasant ''Skulduggery Pleasant'' is a series of dark fantasy novels written by Irish author Derek Landy. The books revolve around the adventures of fledgling detective Valkyrie Cain, her mentor Skulduggery Pleasant, along with other friends and allie ...

'' *

Valkyrie (Marvel Comics) Valkyrie is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, based on the Norse mythology, Norse mythological figure Brynhildr, was created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema. First appearing in ...

, a superhero * In ''

UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie is a Japanese manga series created by Kaishaku. The series was adapted into a 32-episode anime series and one specially released OVA episode by TNK. Seasons 1 and 2 were broadcast in Japan on Kids Station between 2002 and 2004. The anime ...

'' * An organization in '' Strong Female Protagonist'' * In '' Valkyrie no Bōken'' * In ''

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege ''Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege'' is an online tactical shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on December 1, 2015; the game was ...

'' * In ''

Clash of Clans ''Clash of Clans'' is a 2012 free-to-play mobile strategy video game developed and published by Finnish game developer Supercell. The game was released for iOS platforms on August 2, 2012, and on Google Play for Android on October 7, 2013. ...

'' * In ''

Apex Legends ''Apex Legends'' is a free-to-play battle royale-hero shooter game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in February 2019, for Nintendo Switch in March ...

'' * Kamen Rider Valkyrie, in ''Kamen Rider Zero-One''

Fictional vehicles and weapons

* Valkyrie Missile Frigate, in the game '' StarCraft'' * Valkyrie SSTO-TAV-37 B-class, a shuttlecraft from the film ''Avatar'' * A missile in '' Call of Duty: Black Ops'' * A weapon in ''

Destiny 2 ''Destiny 2'' is a free-to-play online-only multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie. It was originally released as a pay to play game in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. It became free-to-play, utilizing th ...

'' * An aircraft carrier in the game '' Battlefield 4'' * ''

VF-1 Valkyrie In the fictional ''Macross'' Japanese anime series and its English adaptation ''Robotech'', the first mass-produced transforming aerospace fighter mecha is called the VF-1 Valkyrie. The VF-1 Valkyrie is referred to as a "variable fighter" in '' ...

'', an aircraft in the ''Macross'' series * An aircraft in '' Captain America: The First Avenger''

Film and television

* "The Valkyrie", an episode of ''Highlander: The Series'' (season 5) * ''

Valkyrie Drive is a Japanese media franchise created by Marvelous, which was announced at the AnimeJapan convention in March 2015. The franchise consists of three projects; , an anime television series produced by Arms Corporation, which aired in Japan f ...

'', a TV series and game * ''Stauffenberg'' (film), a 2004 German film known as ''Operation Valkyrie'' in international release * ''Valkyrie'' (film), 2008, based on Operation Valkyrie * ''The Valkyrie Legacy'', a 2008 documentary film by

Kevin Burns Kevin Burns (June 18, 1955September 27, 2020), was an American television and film producer, director, and screenwriter. His work can be seen on A&E, National Geographic Channel, E!, Animal Planet, AMC, Bravo, WE tv, Travel Channel, Lifetim ...

about Operation Valkyrie

Games

* '' Eve: Valkyrie'', a VR game in development * ''

Valkyria Chronicles ''Valkyria Chronicles'' is a series of military-themed tactical role-playing video games created by Ryutaro Nonaka and Shuntaro Tanaka, and developed by Sega. The series began with '' Valkyria Chronicles'', which was released for the PlayStat ...

'', a video game series * ''

Valkyrie Profile or is a series of role-playing video games created by Masaki Norimoto, primarily developed by tri-Ace and published by Square Enix (formerly Enix). The series is notable for featuring elements from Norse mythology. Common elements The ''Val ...

'', a game series

Music

* ''The Valkyrie'' (''

Die Walküre (; ''The Valkyrie''), WWV 86B, is the second of the four music dramas that constitute Richard Wagner's ''Der Ring des Nibelungen'' (English: ''The Ring of the Nibelung''). It was performed, as a single opera, at the National Theatre Munich on ...

''), an opera by Richard Wagner * ''Valkyrie'' (album) * Valkyrie (American band) * Valkyrie (New Zealand band) * "Valkyrie", a 2019 song by ''

Oneus Oneus ( Korean: 원어스, pronounced as "One Us") is a South Korean boy band formed by RBW. The group consists of five members: Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong and Xion. Originally a six member group, Ravn left the group on October 27, 2022. ...

'' * '' Valkyrien'', a ballet by Hartmann * "Valkyries", a song by Amberian Dawn on the 2008 album ''

River of Tuoni ''River of Tuoni'' is the debut full-length studio album by Finnish symphonic power metal band Amberian Dawn. The songs "River of Tuoni" and "My Only Star" from the album were the first Amberian Dawn tracks to have a music video recorded, in Ma ...

'' * "Valkyries", a song by Blind Guardian on the 2010 album ''

At the Edge of Time ''At the Edge of Time'' is the ninth studio album by the German power metal band Blind Guardian. A two-CD version of the album was released, with the second disc containing eight tracks. The artwork for the album was created by Colombian artist ...

'' * ''Valkyrja'' (album), by Týr, 2-13

Written media

* ''Valkyrie'' (magazine)

Transportation

Aerospace

ASL Valkyrie The ASL Valkyrie was a canard pusher configuration aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Syndicate Ltd in 1910. Examples were widely flown during 1911 and were used for instructional purposes at the ASL flying school, which was the first occup ...

, an aeroplane series * Cobalt Co50 Valkyrie, experimental aircraft *

Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie The Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie is an experimental stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed and built by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for the United States Air Force Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator (LCASD) program, under ...

, an unmanned aircraft *

North American XB-70 Valkyrie The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was the prototype version of the planned B-70 nuclear-armed, deep-penetration supersonic strategic bomber for the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command. Designed in the late 1950s by North Ame ...

, a bomber aircraft *

Project Valkyrie The Valkyrie is a theoretical spacecraft designed by Charles Pellegrino and Jim Powell (a physicist at Brookhaven National Laboratory). The Valkyrie is theoretically able to accelerate to 92% the speed of light and decelerate afterward, carrying ...

, a theoretical spacecraft *

Valkiri The Valkiri is a South African self-propelled multiple rocket launcher. It is a 127mm system with a wheeled launcher vehicle, and fire control equipment developed by Armscor. Contemporary models consist of a single launch module with five eight-c ...

, a South African rocket launcher

Automotive

Honda Valkyrie The Honda Valkyrie is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda from 1997 to 2003. It was designated GL1500C in the US market and F6C ("Flat Six Custom") in other markets. The Valkyrie engine is a liquid-cooled, horizontally opposed flat-six ...

, a motorcycle range *

Aston Martin Valkyrie The Aston Martin Valkyrie (also known by its code-names as AM-RB 001 and Nebula) is a limited production hybrid sports car collaboratively built by British automobile manufacturers Aston Martin, Red Bull Racing Advanced Technologies and sever ...

, a supercar

Sea

* '' Valkyrie II'', 1893, UK, in America's Cup * '' Valkyrie III'', 1895, UK, in America's Cup * ''Walküre'', a ship sunk in the 1914

Bombardment of Papeete The Bombardment of Papeete occurred in French Polynesia when German warships attacked on 22 September 1914, during World War I. The German armoured cruisers and entered the port of Papeete on the island of Tahiti and sank the French gunb ...

Sports

Minnesota Valkyrie The Minnesota Valkyrie were a women's American football team that played in the Legends Football League (formerly the Lingerie Football League). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team played their home games at the Target Center. On March 23, ...

, a US football team *

Taya Valkyrie Kira Renée Magnin-Forster (born October 22, 1983) is a Canadian professional wrestler, fitness competitor, and model better known by the ring name Taya Valkyrie. She is currently appearing for Impact Wrestling, where she is a current two-tim ...

, a Canadian wrestler * Valkyrie (mixed martial arts), Japan * Valkyrie, a golf driver by

Innova Discs Innova Champion Discs Inc., generally known simply as Innova (stylized as INNOVA) is an American disc golf brand and manufacturing company. Founded in 1983, it is the largest disc golf disc manufacturer and was among the first companies to produc ...

York Valkyrie The York Valkyrie are the women's rugby league team of York RLFC (known as York City Knights from 2002 to 2022) based in York, England. The Valkyrie, who were established in 2016 as the York City Knights Ladies, compete in the Women's Super Leag ...

, an English women's rugby league team