Indira Varma
Voice ActorIndira Varma is a British actress and narrator whose television work spans Rome, Torchwood, Luther and Game of Thrones, and who lends her voice to Volcanikka in the Invincible franchise from Skybound Entertainment.
Invincible Role
In the adult animated series Invincible, produced by Skybound Entertainment for Amazon, Indira Varma voices the character Volcanikka. The role marks one of her rare ventures into English-language animation, set against a resume built mostly on live-action television and stage work. It adds to a voice-acting footprint that remains small next to her many on-camera credits.
Career and Notable Roles
Varma made her screen debut in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love in 1996 and built a long television resume that includes Niobe on Rome, Suzie Costello on Torchwood, Zoe Luther on the BBC's Luther, Ilsa Pucci on Human Target, and four seasons as Ellaria Sand on Game of Thrones. She also topped the bill in Paranoid, the ITV and Netflix drama, playing DS Nina Suresh from 2016, and later voiced The Bride in the animated series Creature Commandos. Her stage career has been equally decorated: she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Present Laughter and picked up a further nomination for Oedipus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Indira Varma voice in Invincible?
Indira Varma voices the character Volcanikka in Invincible, the adult animated series produced by Skybound Entertainment for Amazon. The role marks one of her rare ventures into English-language animation, set against a resume built mostly on live-action television and stage work.
What is Indira Varma best known for?
Varma is best known for playing Ellaria Sand across four seasons of Game of Thrones. That role sits among a television resume that also includes Niobe on Rome and Zoe Luther on the BBC's Luther.
What other voice acting has Indira Varma done?
Varma later voiced The Bride in the animated series Creature Commandos. It is one of the few animated credits alongside her Invincible role as Volcanikka.
What awards has Indira Varma won?
Varma won the Laurence Olivier Award for Present Laughter and picked up a further nomination for Oedipus. Her stage career has run alongside her television work throughout her career.
What TV shows has Indira Varma appeared in?
Varma played Suzie Costello on Torchwood, Ilsa Pucci on Human Target, and topped the bill in the ITV and Netflix drama Paranoid as DS Nina Suresh from 2016. She made her screen debut in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love in 1996.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byRobert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley
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- Animated bySkybound Animation
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