Main Cast of the HBO Series
The HBO fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin's novels features an ensemble cast led by Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Kit Harington as Jon Snow, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, and Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister. The principal cast was finalized before the first season premiered in 2011, with HBO commissioning eight seasons of the show.
Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow, married Rose Leslie, who portrayed Ygritte, in 2018. The series concluded in 2019, and its cast members have since pursued various film, television, and theater projects. Peter Dinklage has continued acting in major films and won an Academy Award for his role in a recent film.
Key Supporting Actors and Recurring Roles
Nathalie Emmanuel played Missandei, and Michiel Huisman portrayed Daario Naharis, both joining the main cast in later seasons. The series also featured prominent roles by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister, Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark, and Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, with many actors receiving critical acclaim for their performances.
Several cast members have leveraged their fame into production and directorial roles. Kit Harington co-created and starred in the historical drama Limetown on HBO, while Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner have taken on new projects in film and streaming platforms.
Current Projects and Earnings of the Cast
As of the latest public data, Emilia Clarke has starred in major films and launched her own production company, while Kit Harington signed a deal with a prominent talent agency for film and television work. The cast's collective net worth has been widely reported, with Peter Dinklage and Kit Harington frequently cited among the highest-earning actors from the series.
The success of the HBO series has led to spin-offs and related media, including the prequel House of the Dragon, which features a new cast set in the same fictional universe. The original Game of Thrones casts remain among the most recognized ensemble casts in television history, with many members continuing to headline new projects across major studios and streaming platforms.