Thea Sofie Loch Næss is an actress who rose to international recognition through her compelling performances in historical dramas and character-driven productions.
She gained widespread attention for portraying the manipulative seer Skade in the Netflix historical drama series The Last Kingdom.
She further strengthened her international profile by taking on the lead role of Marianne Ihlen, the real-life muse of Leonard Cohen, in the biographical drama series So Long, Marianne.
Her ability to portray both ruthless antagonists and emotionally layered historical figures has established her as one of Norway’s most accomplished actresses of her generation.
Profile
- Full Name: Thea Sofie Loch Næss
- Date of Birth: November 26, 1996
- Age: 30 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Kristiansand, Norway
- State of Origin: Agder
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Profession: Actress
- Height: 169 cm
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Blonde
- Parents: N/A
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship Status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Norwegian
- Net Worth: 850,000 USD
Early Life and Education
Born on November 26, 1996, Thea Sofie Loch Næss turned 30 years old in 2026. She was born in Kristiansand, Norway, before relocating with her family to Oslo, where she spent most of her childhood and teenage years.
Although she has kept details about her parents largely private, she has previously mentioned growing up with two younger brothers in a close-knit family.
Her passion for acting developed early in life, leading her to enroll at Hartvig Nissens School in Oslo, one of Norway’s best-known performing arts schools.
She graduated in 2015 after completing her studies in drama, which prepared her for a full-time career in film and television.
Personal Life
Thea Sofie Loch Næss is single and has never been married.
She has no children and rarely discusses her personal relationships in public.
Despite her growing international career, she has chosen to keep her dating life out of the media spotlight, focusing instead on her work in both Norwegian and international productions.
Career
Thea Sofie Loch Næss began acting professionally as a child, taking part in auditions and local productions before making her feature film debut in One Night in Oslo (2014).
Her breakthrough in Norwegian cinema continued with leading roles in Dryads, Girls Don’t Cry, and the historical drama The Last King, where she portrayed Princess Christina of Norway.
Her international breakthrough came in 2018, when she joined the cast of Netflix’s The Last Kingdom as Skade, a mysterious and manipulative seer. This role earned her widespread recognition from global audiences.
She later appeared in productions such as Wisting, Saving the Human Race, Project Z, Tyger Tyger, Arctic Void, and A Storm for Christmas.
In 2024, she received further international acclaim after portraying Marianne Ihlen in the biographical series So Long, Marianne, chronicling the life and relationship between Ihlen and Leonard Cohen.
She continued her rise with the lead role in The Ugly Stepsister (2025), a dark reimagining of the classic Cinderella story that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and attracted significant critical praise.
Net Worth
Thea Sofie Loch Næss has an estimated net worth of 850,000 USD.
Her earnings come primarily from her acting career, with income generated through Norwegian and international television series, feature films, streaming productions, and festival-backed independent projects.
Social Media
- Instagram: @tisifi
Filmography
- One Night in Oslo (2014)
- Dryads Girls Don’t Cry (2015)
- The Last King (2016)
- The Last Kingdom (2018)
- Saving the Human Race (2018)
- Wisting (2019)
- Project Z (2021)
- Tyger Tyger (2021)
- Arctic Void (2022)
- A Storm for Christmas (2022)
- So Long, Marianne (2024)
- The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
