Game of Thrones premiered in 2011 and concluded in 2019, becoming a cultural phenomenon that catapulted its cast into global stardom. Here's a look at where some of the key actors are now:
Kit Harington (Jon Snow)
Before portraying the brooding Jon Snow, Kit Harington was known for his stage work, notably in the National Theatre's adaptation of "War Horse." Post-Game of Thrones, Harington joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dane Whitman in "Eternals" (2021). He also returned to television, starring in the second season of the anthology series "Modern Love" (2021).
Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)
Emilia Clarke's portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen made her a household name. Since the show's conclusion, she has taken on roles in films like "Last Christmas" (2019) and "Above Suspicion" (2019). Clarke also made her West End debut in "The Seagull" and joined the Marvel universe with a role in the Disney+ series "Secret Invasion" (2023).
Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister)
Peter Dinklage's performance as Tyrion Lannister earned him four Emmy Awards. He has since starred in films such as "I Care a Lot" (2020) and lent his voice to the animated feature "The Croods: A New Age" (2020). Dinklage also took on the titular role in the musical film "Cyrano" (2021).
Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark)
Sophie Turner, who grew up on the show as Sansa Stark, expanded her career into film with roles like Jean Grey in "X-Men: Apocalypse" (2016) and "Dark Phoenix" (2019). She also starred in the television series "The Staircase" (2022). Turner married singer Joe Jonas in 2019, and the couple has two children.
Maisie Williams (Arya Stark)
Maisie Williams, who played the fierce Arya Stark, ventured into various projects post-Thrones. She starred in the X-Men spin-off film "The New Mutants" (2020) and took on roles in series like "Two Weeks to Live" (2020) and "Pistol" (2022), where she portrayed punk icon Jordan.
Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister)
Lena Headey, known for her role as the formidable Cersei Lannister, continued her acting career with roles in films like "Gunpowder Milkshake" (2021) and the TV series "White House Plumbers" (2023), where she portrayed Dorothy Hunt.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister)
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who played Jaime Lannister, appeared in films such as "The Silencing" (2020) and "Against the Ice" (2022), a Netflix film he also co-wrote and produced.
Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth)
Gwendoline Christie, celebrated for her role as Brienne of Tarth, joined the cast of Netflix's "The Sandman" (2022) as Lucifer and appeared in the acclaimed series "Wednesday" (2022) as Larissa Weems.
Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy)
Alfie Allen, who portrayed Theon Greyjoy, earned a Tony Award nomination for his role in the play "Hangmen" (2022) and appeared in the film "Jojo Rabbit" (2019).
Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont)
Iain Glen, known as Jorah Mormont, continued his television career with roles in series like "Titans" (2019-2021), where he played Bruce Wayne, and "The Rig" (2023).
These actors, among others from the Game of Thrones ensemble, have continued to build diverse and successful careers across film, television, and theater since the series concluded.
For a visual comparison of the cast then and now, you might find this video insightful:
