Polaris (Marvel Comics)

Polaris (real name Lorna Sally Dane) is a fictional comic book character and superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, in particular the X-Men family of books. She was created by Arnold Drake, Don Heck, Werner Roth and Jim Steranko, Polaris first appeared in The X-Men #49 in October of 1968.

Fictional character biography

She is the daughter of Magneto, and a mutant with the ability of magnetism, and member of the X-Men.

Powers and abilities

She has the power to manipulate magnetic fields. Polaris can use her abilities to allow herself to fly. She is able perceive the world around her solely as patterns of magnetic and electrical energy. She has the ability to perceive the natural magnetic auras surrounding living beings as well.

In other media

The character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. Lorna Dane made her live-action debut in The Gifted (2018), portrayed by Emma Dumont.