Who is Matilda Firth? Meet The 11-Year-Old Actress Appearing in 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Published 05/27/2026, 12:49 AM EDT

Credits: Matilda Firth at Nine Perfect Strangers set/@matilda.firth.official/via Instagram

Matilda Firth has joined the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, with the 11-year-old actress reportedly playing a mysterious character listed only as “Little Girl.” This British actress has recently sparked major curiosity adding another impressive project to her growing résumé at just 11 years old. With excitement around Marvel’s upcoming ensemble film continuing to grow, audiences are now eager to learn more about the actress behind the buzz.

That growing attention has also put the spotlight on her journey so far and the impressive projects she has already added to her resume at such a young age.

Meet Matilda Firth: Avengers: Doomsday's youngest star

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Matilda Firth is an English child actress born on December 1, 2014, in West Yorkshire, England. Often associated with Leeds and Cleckheaton, she comes from a creatively inclined family and is the middle child among three siblings. Acting appears to run in the family, as her older brother Sam Firth portrayed Young Charlie in Heartstopper Season 2, while her younger brother Tom appeared in Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

Matilda Firth began acting professionally at a very young age and quickly started landing roles across television and film projects. She appeared in Disenchanted, Vampire Academy, and the horror drama Starve Acre before taking on more prominent parts in films like Subservience and Wolf Man. She also trained at Articulate Drama School & Casting, where her performances reportedly earned praise for their maturity and confidence despite her young age.

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As anticipation surrounding Avengers: Doomsday continues to grow, even the film’s biggest stars have started opening up about the atmosphere behind the scenes and the relationships forming before production fully gets underway.

Pedro Pascal said Robert Downey Jr. created a welcoming atmosphere on set

Pedro Pascal recently shared details about his early experience preparing for Avengers: Doomsday alongside Robert Downey Jr. During an appearance on BBC Radio 2, Pascal recalled visiting Downey Jr.’s home for pre-production meetings, where the actor created a relaxed and friendly environment centered around conversation and plenty of food.

“He loves to feed you like an Italian mother,” Pascal revealed during the conversation while describing Downey Jr.’s hospitality. The actor joked that cookies and snacks were constantly being offered throughout their meetings.

“If you're with him, he is trying to feed you food.” Pascal explained that the welcoming atmosphere helped build a strong connection ahead of filming.

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He is set to portray Reed Richards in the Marvel film, while Downey Jr. returns to the franchise as Doctor Doom, setting up one of the movie’s most highly anticipated dynamics.

With veteran stars and fresh young talent sharing the screen, Avengers: Doomsday is already shaping up to be a major moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For Matilda Firth, the film could become the breakthrough project that introduces her to a much wider global audience as fans wait to discover exactly who she will play.

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What do you think Matilda Firth’s mysterious role in Avengers: Doomsday could be? Let us know in the comments! 

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Karishma Dasgupta

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Karishma is an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. She enjoys digging deep into stories and bringing clarity to the often fast-moving world of entertainment. She holds a double Master’s degree in Fashion Business Management and Digital Marketing.

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