Dominique Thorne

Dominique Thorne is an actress who emerged in the film industry with prominent roles in critically acclaimed films such as "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Judas and the Black Messiah." Thorne's character in "If Beale Street Could Talk," Sheila Hunt, plays a pivotal role that contributed to the film's success, leading to acknowledgments like AFI Awards Movie of the Year and Independent Spirit Awards Best Feature.

Presently, Thorne is associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying the character Riri Williams / Ironheart in the feature film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022). This character is a brilliant inventor and prodigy and is set to succeed Tony Stark as the Legendary Iron Man. Beyond the feature film, Thorne will continue this role in the upcoming Disney+ miniseries "Ironheart" and is slated to star in the film "Freaky Tales" in 2024.

Thorne's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in Human Development with a minor in Inequality Studies from Cornell University. This academic achievement, coupled with her distinction as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts and recipient of the 2015 Young Arts Award in Spoken Theater, provides her with an intriguing blend of intellectual rigor and creative talent. Furthermore, her membership in the Sphinx Head Secret Senior Honors Society reveals a dedication to academic achievement and leadership.