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Thorgy Thor contributed to the albums ''[[Christmas Queens 2]]'' (2016) and ''[[Christmas Queens 3]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newnownext.com/christmas-queens-2-drag-race/10/2016/|title="Christmas Queens 2" Is Sliding Down Your Chimney With Alaska, Ginger Minj, Katya, Thorgy, And More|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-christmas-queens-3/08/2017/|title=Get Ready For "Christmas Queens 3" To Come Down Your Chimney|publisher=}}</ref> |
Thorgy Thor contributed to the albums ''[[Christmas Queens 2]]'' (2016) and ''[[Christmas Queens 3]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newnownext.com/christmas-queens-2-drag-race/10/2016/|title="Christmas Queens 2" Is Sliding Down Your Chimney With Alaska, Ginger Minj, Katya, Thorgy, And More|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newnownext.com/rupauls-drag-race-christmas-queens-3/08/2017/|title=Get Ready For "Christmas Queens 3" To Come Down Your Chimney|publisher=}}</ref> She was out of drag in the music video for [[Trinity the Tuck|Trinity The Tuck]]'s "I Call Shade" in February 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=Trinity The Tuck - I Call Shade (feat. Peppermint)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUEHGDy9RWg|language=en|access-date=2019-05-24}}</ref> |
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She has performed with string instruments at the [[(Le) Poisson Rouge|Le Poisson Rouge]], the [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center]] and the [[Carnegie Hall]].<ref name=":1" /> |
She has performed with string instruments at the [[(Le) Poisson Rouge|Le Poisson Rouge]], the [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center]] and the [[Carnegie Hall]].<ref name=":1" /> In 2018, Thorgy Thor started her own symphony orchestra, "Thorchestra", and conducted for the first time in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hornet.com/stories/thorgy-thor-orchestra-thorchestra-three/|title=Thorgy Thor Fulfills the Longheld Dream of Performing Alongside an Orchestra in Drag|date=2018-07-30|work=Hornet Stories|access-date=2018-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/drag-race-thorgy-thor-thorchestral-dream/#gs.MRWdZyU|title=Drag Race All-Star Thorgy Thor makes her Thor-chestral dream come true|date=2018-07-30|work=Gay Star News|access-date=2018-10-14}}</ref> |
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In 2018, Thorgy Thor started her own symphony orchestra, "Thorchestra", and conducted for the first time in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hornet.com/stories/thorgy-thor-orchestra-thorchestra-three/|title=Thorgy Thor Fulfills the Longheld Dream of Performing Alongside an Orchestra in Drag|date=2018-07-30|work=Hornet Stories|access-date=2018-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/drag-race-thorgy-thor-thorchestral-dream/#gs.MRWdZyU|title=Drag Race All-Star Thorgy Thor makes her Thor-chestral dream come true|date=2018-07-30|work=Gay Star News|access-date=2018-10-14}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:25, 24 May 2019
Thorgy Thor | |
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| Born | Shane Galligan May 25, 1984 (age 34) Ronkonkoma, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | |
| Website | thorgy |
Thorgy Thor is the stage name of Shane Galligan,[1] an American drag queen and musician most known for competing on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and for returning on the third season of All Stars.
Early life
Galligan studied music at the University of Hartford Hartt School in Connecticut before graduating from the State University of New York, Purchase with a Bachelor of Music in both viola and violin performance in 2006. He also knows how to play the cello.[2]
Career
Drag
Thorgy Thor moved to Brooklyn in 2006 and considers herself a Brooklyn queen. She has said Brooklyn's drag style has contributed to her aesthetic.[3][4][5]
Galligan's first drag performance was as Frank N. Furter from The Rocky Horror Show. He was also Marvel Ann in the theater version of Psycho Beach Party.[3] His original drag name was Shananigans, and he auditioned for Drag Race since season one.[6]
Thorgy Thor won the LEGEND award at the 2014 Brooklyn Nightlife Awards.[3]
Galligan (as Thorgy Thor) was announced to be competing on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race on February 1, 2016.[7] He placed sixth out of twelve overall, losing to Chi Chi Devayne.[5] She was brought back for the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, revealed on October 20, 2017.[4][8] Thorgy got eliminated in ninth place by season 2 and 3 queen Shangela. Her response to being eliminated, "Oh Jesus, gross" was turned into a three-second video clip and became a viral meme.[9] During the show's finale, Thorgy Thor was the only queen to vote for Shangela, despite a previously rocky relationship.[9]
Thorgy Thor appears with BeBe Zahara Benet, Jujubee and Alexis Michelle in the TLC show Drag Me Down the Aisle, which aired on March 9, 2019.[10][11][12]
Music
Thorgy Thor contributed to the albums Christmas Queens 2 (2016) and Christmas Queens 3 (2017).[13][14] She was out of drag in the music video for Trinity The Tuck's "I Call Shade" in February 2019.[15]
She has performed with string instruments at the Le Poisson Rouge, the Lincoln Center and the Carnegie Hall.[4] In 2018, Thorgy Thor started her own symphony orchestra, "Thorchestra", and conducted for the first time in Halifax.[16][17]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Mozart in the Jungle | Herself | Season 3, Episode 9[18][19] |
| 2016 | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8) | Contestant (6th place) | |
| 2016 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | ||
| 2018–19 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 3) | Contestant (10th place) | |
| 2019 | Drag Me Down the Aisle |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
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| 2019 | "I Call Shade" | Trinity The Tuck |
References
- ^ "All Stars | The Changing Face of Drag". allstarsdrag.com. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "The Queen of Classical Music Plays n' Slays on Violin, Viola & Cello | On WFMT". On WFMT. 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ a b c Nichols, JamesMichael (2014-04-13). "Queer New World: Meet Brooklyn's Thorgy Thor". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ a b c "'Drag Race' star Thorgy Thor wants you to support local queens". Newsweek. 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ a b Nichols, James Michael (20 April 2016). "Last Words: Thorgy Thor Reflects On Her Time On 'RuPaul's Drag Race'" – via Huff Post.
- ^ "Five Facts About Thorgy Thor". QWEERIST. 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
- ^ "The Cast Of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 8 Will Be Announced At New Now Next Honors". LOGO News. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' eliminee 'bitter' after exit, teases 'dramatic' twist ahead".
- ^ a b "Thorgy Thor Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Shocking 'All Stars 3' Finale". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ "'Drag Me Down The Aisle' Is The New Drag Queen Wedding Show We All Need". scarymommy. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
- ^ "Your Favorite Drag Queens Are Starring in a New TLC Wedding Special". www.out.com. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Thorgy Thor: Wedding special to be 'catalyst' for equal rights". UPI. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ ""Christmas Queens 2" Is Sliding Down Your Chimney With Alaska, Ginger Minj, Katya, Thorgy, And More".
- ^ "Get Ready For "Christmas Queens 3" To Come Down Your Chimney".
- ^ Trinity The Tuck - I Call Shade (feat. Peppermint), retrieved 2019-05-24
- ^ "Thorgy Thor Fulfills the Longheld Dream of Performing Alongside an Orchestra in Drag". Hornet Stories. 2018-07-30. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
- ^ "Drag Race All-Star Thorgy Thor makes her Thor-chestral dream come true". Gay Star News. 2018-07-30. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
- ^ "Watch Thorgy Thor Make Sweet Music On Amazon's "Mozart In The Jungle" | NewNowNext". www.newnownext.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ Channel, The Violin (2017-01-10). "New York Drag Queen-Violinist to Join Cast of 'Mozart in the Jungle'". The World's Leading Classical Music News Source. Est 2009. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
