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.
- Known for
- Crew
Known for
- Avatar (2009) — Stunt Coordinator
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — Stunts
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) — Stunts
- Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) — Stunt Coordinator
- Fury (2014) — Stunts
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) — Stunts
- King Kong (2005) — Stunts
- The Meg (2018) — Stunts
- Jupiter Ascending (2015) — Stunts
- Mulan (2020) — Stunts
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) — Stunts
- Jungle Cruise (2021) — Stunts
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) — Stunts
- Bridge to Terabithia (2007) — Utility Stunts
- Skyscraper (2018) — Stunt Coordinator
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012) — Stunt Coordinator