Stuart Thorp

Stuart Thorp is a stunt coordinator and performer. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Thorp’s notable film credits include serving as the stunt coordinator for James Cameron’s « Avatar » (2009) and its sequel « Avatar: The Way of Water » (2022), as well as for « Zero Dark Thirty » (2012), « Evil Dead Rise » (2023), and « Skyscraper » (2018). He has also worked as an assistant stunt coordinator on films like « Jungle Cruise » (2019) and « The Meg » (2018).

In television, Thorp has made significant contributions as the stunt coordinator for series such as « Ash vs Evil Dead » (2015–2018) and « Spartacus » (2010–2013), where he also served as a second-unit director.  His early career includes stunt work on iconic films such as the « The Lord of the Rings » trilogy, the « The Chronicles of Narnia » series, and « King Kong » (2005). Beyond his on-screen work, Thorp holds a leadership position as the President of the Stunt Guild of New Zealand.