Several characters in the Marvel Universe have been deemed worthy enough to wield Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, besides Thor himself.
Here's a list of some of the most notable individuals who have lifted Mjolnir:
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Beta Ray Bill: An alien Korbinite warrior who proved himself worthy and was even granted his own hammer, Stormbreaker, by Odin.
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Captain America: On multiple occasions, Steve Rogers has proven worthy, including a notable instance during a battle against the Serpent (Cul Borson).
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Eric Masterson (Thunderstrike): After merging with Thor, Eric Masterson was able to wield Mjolnir and later became his own hero, Thunderstrike.
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Jane Foster (Mighty Thor): Diagnosed with cancer, Jane Foster became the Mighty Thor and wielded Mjolnir, gaining Thor's powers while tragically exacerbating her condition with each transformation.
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Odin: As Thor's father and the one who enchanted Mjolnir, Odin can lift it.
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Buri (Tiwaz/Thor's Great-Grandfather): A primordial being and ancestor of Thor.
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Bor (Thor's Grandfather): A previous ruler of Asgard.
It's important to note that worthiness is determined by Mjolnir's enchantment, placed by Odin, and can be subjective and based on Odin's criteria. Other characters have manipulated Mjolnir through various means, such as telekinesis or cosmic powers, but these instances don't necessarily signify worthiness in the same sense. Roger "Red" Norvell's instance was a ruse orchestrated by Odin himself. Even Loki has lifted Mjolnir, although his worthiness is often dubious and plot-dependent.
