Maude Hirst

Maude Gabriella Hirst (born February 1988) is an English actress. She is known for her appearances on television in the series The Tudors (2007–2010) and Vikings (2013–2017).
Hirst was born in Hackney, East London. She is the daughter of producer and writer Michael Hirst and artist Susan Aldworth, and was primarily raised by her mother. Hirst won a scholarship to the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
Before appearing on screen, Hirst founded the women-centred production company Tuppence Films. She appeared on the British television series The Tudors, created by her father, in the role of Kat Ashley between 2008 and 2010, then starred in Vikings, also created by her father, for four seasons between 2013 and 2017 as Helga, wife of Floki, played by Gustaf Skarsgård.