Georgia Hirst

Georgia Octavia Hirst was born on December 26, 1994, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. She is the daughter of writer Michael Hirst, and her older half-sister, Maude Hirst, also appeared in “Vikings.” Georgia Hirst pursued her acting training at the Drama Centre London, where she honed her skills for a career in performance. Her professional acting journey began with significant television work in 2014.

Hirst’s career is largely defined by her role as Torvi in the History channel series “Vikings.” She joined the cast in the second season in 2014 and remained with the show until its conclusion in 2020. Her character, Torvi, developed across 63 episodes, becoming a series regular during the sixth season. Beyond “Vikings,” Hirst expanded her filmography, taking on diverse roles. In 2018, she starred as Becky in the techno music zombie horror film “Ravers,” which premiered at the London FrightFest Film Festival. The same year, she was the sole actor in the short film “Dungeness.”

In 2020, Georgia Hirst portrayed Grace in the interactive rom-com “Five Dates.” Her work has also extended to music videos, appearing as a patient in Calum Scott’s “Rise” in 2021 and as herself in “Let It Be” for The Celebs in support of the Mind charity. In 2022, she lent her voice to the video game “Deathtrap Dungeon.” Hirst has also been involved in philanthropic efforts and has spoken publicly about health awareness, notably encouraging young women to undergo smear tests following her own diagnosis of precancerous cells at age 22. She married Elliot Thornhill on October 3, 2024.