“What could be a more appropriate time than the pride month itself to acknowledge the first queer character of Marvel Cinematic Universe? On June 23, hours after the third episode of Loki premiered on Disney+, the confirmation came in from the show’s director Kate Herron that the titular character, Loki, is bisexual. Also read: Is Loki a ‘not so negative’ villain?. The same was revealed following a conversation between Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) who is an alternate-reality female version of Loki himself. Loki was talking to Sylvie about his love interests. The conversation went like u2013. Sylvie: u201cWhat about you? You’re a prince. Must have been would-be princesses. Or perhaps another prince?u201d. Loki: u201cA bit of both. I suspect the same as you. But nothing everu2026,u201du00a0. Sylvie: u201cReal.u201d. Director of Loki, Kate, confirmed the character’s sexuality in a tweet on Wednesday. She wrote, u201cFrom the moment I joined LokiOfficial it was very important to me, and my goal, to acknowledge Loki was bisexual. It is a part of who he is and who I am too. I know this is a small step but Iu2019m happy, and my heart is so full, to say that this is now Canon in #mcu #Lokiu00a0. Also read: Loki release schedule: When is episode 4 airing on Disney Plus?. Also read: u2018Youu2019ll see her againu2019: Canadian voiceover star Tara Strong on Miss Minutes. It may be noted that this not the first time an LGBTQ character appeared in the MCU. Previously, Valkyrie, from Thor: Ragnarok (2017), played by Tessa Thompson, was also confirmed to be bisexual. Moreover, MCU’s upcoming film u2013 The Eternals u2013 will also feature the franchise’s first openly gay superhero Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry. #Loki #MarvelStudios #Disney+Hotstar #MarvelCinematicUniverseu00a0. u00a0. u00a0.”