Sansa Stark – Sophie Turner (Photo: HBO/AP)Īnother young actress whose career was launched by Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner has gone on to star in Another Me, Barely Lethal and the X Men movies.

Scottish star Iain Glen is well known for playing Dr Alexander Isaacs in the Resident Evil films, as well as roles in Downton Abbey, Mountains of the Moon and Jack Taylor. Jorah Mormont – Iain Glen (Photo: HBO/AP) One of Game of Thrones’ major breakout stars, Maisie Williams had a recurring role in Doctor Who and has starred in films The Falling and Mary Shelley. Arya Stark – Maisie Williams (Photo: HBO/AP) The Northern Irish actor Kristian Nairn, beloved to fans as the late Hodor, is also a progressive house DJ, who embarked on a ‘Rave of Thrones’ tour of the US and Australia. Jerome Flynn was already known for his TV roles in Soldier, Soldier, Ripper Street and London’s Burning, as well as teaming up with Robson Green as 1990s chart toppers Robson & Jerome. Daenerys Targaryen – Emilia Clarke (Photo: HBO/AP)Įmilia Clarke has followed on from her success as Daenerys with appearances in Terminator Genisys and Solo: A Star Wars Story, and made her Broadway debut with Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Since his role as Jon Snow made him a household name, Kit Harington has appeared in movies such as Spooks: The Greater Good, Pompeii and The Testament of Youth.

Jaime Lannister – Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Photo: HBO/AP)ĭanish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau can also be seen in plenty of Scandinavian and European films like Nightwatch and Headhunters, as well as Hollywood movies Black Hawk Down and The Other Woman.

Game of thrones cast in real life