The Dark Elves, also known as the Svartalfar, were a race of beings living on the dark world of Svartalfheim. They are also humanoid, but are elf-like in body structure, hence the name. Two leading member of the race are Malekith and Kurse. They also speak a language other than English. At the near beginning of the universe, it was ruled by the Dark Elves and there leader Malekith who plan to send the universe back into darkness by using the power of the Aether. This started a war between them and the Asgardian (Who at that point in time were led by King Bor.)
References