Katheryn Winnick – Lagertha
Lagertha, Queen of Kattegat, is a well-respected warrior and famously known Shield-Maiden who could match the strength of any male counterpart.
Since she went through the painful loss of her children, she grows to become fiercely independent, coming off as even vicious and conniving against her enemies.
Josefin Asplund - Astrid
Astrid is introduced in Season 4 as the shield-maiden and the former lover of Lagertha.
She entered the show as part of Lagertha’s court at Hedeby where she was set to train Astrid in the arts of love and of course, the arts of war.
Josefin Asplund - Astrid
Josefin Asplund is a Swedish actress, best known for her role of Pernilla Blomkvist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Although, it was on Vikings that the actress was able to leave an even bigger impression on her audience.
She most recently played a lead role in The Circle, a film adaptation of a best selling Swedish novel.
Katheryn Winnick - Lagertha
Katheryn Winnick is a well-established Canadian actress of Ukrainian descent, best known for her roles in the films Amusement, Bones, A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, and The Art of the Steal.
Her talent in fulfilling the role of Lagertha on the show brought the role to be known as one of the most exciting feminist characters on television! Did you know she also obtained her first black belt in martial arts at 13? What a powerhouse!
Maude Hirst - Helga
Helga was the lover-turned spouse of the boatbuilder Floki. Upon learning that Helga was carrying his child, Floki decided to ask for her hand in marriage. The two had a beautiful daughter named Angrboda.
Unfortunately, after going through the painful death of their daughter, she, too, was killed in Season 4 by Tanaruz.