Game of Thrones | Cast and Characters

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and the United States. The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its seventh season ended on August 27, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season premiering in 2019.

Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, Game of Thrones has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs. The first story arc centers on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from the throne. The second story arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, exiled and plotting a return to the throne. The third story arc centers on the longstanding brotherhood charged with defending the realm against the ancient threats of the fierce peoples and legendary creatures that lie far north, and an impending winter that threatens the realm.

Game of Thrones has attracted record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, international fan base. It has been acclaimed by critics, particularly for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, and production values, although its frequent use of nudity and violence (including sexual violence) has been criticized. The series has received 38 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015 and 2016, more than any other primetime scripted television series. Its other awards and nominations include three Hugo Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation (2012–2014), a 2011 Peabody Award, and five nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama (2012 and 2015–2018).

Of the ensemble cast, Peter Dinklage has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2011 and 2015) and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (2012) for his performance as Tyrion Lannister. Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Maisie Williams, Diana Rigg, and Max von Sydow have also received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for their performances.

Actor (Actress)/Character:
Sean Bean/Eddard "Ned" Stark
Mark Addy/Robert Baratheon
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau /Jaime Lannister
Michelle Fairley/Catelyn Stark
Lena Headey/Cersei Lannister
Emilia Clarke/Daenerys Targaryen
Iain Glen/Jorah Mormont
Aidan Gillen/Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish
Harry Lloyd/Viserys Targaryen
Kit Harington/Jon Snow
Sophie Turner/Sansa Stark
Maisie Williams/Arya Stark
Richard Madden/Robb Stark
Alfie Allen/Theon Greyjoy
Isaac Hempstead Wright/Bran Stark
Jack Gleeson/Joffrey Baratheon
Rory McCann/Sandor "The Hound" Clegane
Peter Dinklage/Tyrion Lannister
Charles Dance/Tywin Lannister
Liam Cunningham/Davos Seaworth
John Bradley/Samwell Tarly
Natalie Dormer/Margaery Tyrell
Stephen Dillane/Stannis Baratheon
Carice van Houten/Melisandre
James Cosmo/Jeor Mormont
Jerome Flynn/Bronn
Conleth Hill/Varys
Sibel Kekilli/Shae
Rose Leslie /Ygritte
Oona Chaplin/Talisa Maegyr
Joe Dempsie/Gendry
Kristofer Hivju/Tormund Giantsbane
Hannah Murray/Gilly
Gwendoline Christie/Brienne of Tarth
Iwan Rheon/Ramsay Bolton
Indira Varma/Ellaria Sand
Michiel Huisman/Daario Naharis
Nathalie Emmanue/Missandei
Tom Wlaschiha/Jaqen H'ghar
Dean-Charles Chapman/Tommen Baratheon
Michael McElhatton/Roose Bolton
Jonathan Pryce/The High Sparrow