The Ancient One — Doctor Strange Character Profile

About The Ancient One

Mentor and master of Kamar-Taj, draws power to sustain her life.

The Ancient One — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Mystic arts, Astral projection, Dimension manipulation, Longevity, Teaching

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 9/10

Affiliations

• Marvel Cinematic Universe

Quick Facts about The Ancient One

Eye Color

Green

First Appearance

Doctor Strange

The Ancient One's Known Relations

• Stephen Strange — Student
• Karl Mordo — Student

The Ancient One appears in 2 titles

• Doctor Strange (2016)
• Avengers: Endgame (2019) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Tilda Swinton

Appears in

Doctor Strange (2016)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• The Ancient One — professional — Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
• The Ancient One — Professional Mentor — Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch)

  Teacher and student relationship focused on magical instruction.

• The Ancient One — Professional Student — Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor)

  Loyal student whose faith is shattered by her secrets.

• The Ancient One — Conflict Traitor — Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen)

  Former student who betrayed the order for dark ambitions.

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• Jonathan Pangborn (Benjamin Bratt)
• Dr. Nicodemus West (Michael Stuhlbarg)
• Brunette Zealot (Zara Phythian)
• Lucian / Strong Zealot (Scott Adkins)
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