Noble houses, exiled heirs, and unlikely rebels fight for power in a brutal fantasy world where no alliance is safe and winter changes everything.
The pilot episode (Winter is Coming) aired on 2011-04-17. Ages are calculated at the approximate filming date of 2010.
| Actor | Character | Age at Filming | Birthplace | Also Known For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Dinklage | Tyrion Lannister | 41.1 years | Morristown, NJ | The Station Agent, X-Men: Days of Future Past |
| Kit Harington | Jon Snow | 23.6 years | London, England | Eternals, Pompeii |
| Lena Headey | Queen Cersei Lannister | 36.8 years | Hamilton, Bermuda | 300, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles |
| Emilia Clarke | Daenerys Targaryen | 23.7 years | London, England | Me Before You, Solo |
| Sophie Turner | Sansa Stark | 14.4 years | Northampton, England | X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Joan |
| Maisie Williams | Arya Stark | 13.3 years | Bristol, England | The New Mutants, Pistol |
| Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | Ser Jaime Lannister | 40.0 years | Rudkobing, Denmark | Headhunters, Shot Caller |
| Iain Glen | Ser Jorah Mormont | 49.1 years | Edinburgh, Scotland | Resident Evil, Titans |
| Alfie Allen | Theon Greyjoy | 23.8 years | Hammersmith, London, England | Jojo Rabbit, John Wick |
| John Bradley | Samwell Tarly | 21.9 years | Wythenshawe, England | Three-Body Problem, Moonfall |
Peter Dinklage was approximately 41.1 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Kit Harington was approximately 23.6 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Lena Headey was approximately 36.8 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Emilia Clarke was approximately 23.7 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Sophie Turner was approximately 14.4 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Maisie Williams was approximately 13.3 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was approximately 40.0 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Iain Glen was approximately 49.1 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Alfie Allen was approximately 23.8 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
John Bradley was approximately 21.9 years old when Game of Thrones was filmed around 2010.
Gary Lightbody, Will Champion, Max von Sydow, Richard E. Grant, Ian McShane, Ed Sheeran, Jim Broadbent, Noah Syndergaard, Rob McElhenney, Aaron Rodgers all made guest appearances in Game of Thrones.
| Celebrity | Appeared As | Episode | Age at Filming | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lightbody | Bolton Soldier Singer | Walk of Punishment (S03) | 36.2 years | Snow Patrol, Chasing Cars |
| Will Champion | Red Wedding Drummer | The Rains of Castamere (S03) | 34.2 years | Coldplay, Viva la Vida |
| Max von Sydow | Three-Eyed Raven | The Door (S06) | 86.5 years | The Exorcist, The Seventh Seal |
| Richard E. Grant | Izembaro | Blood of My Blood (S06) | 58.4 years | Withnail and I, Loki |
| Ian McShane | Brother Ray | The Broken Man (S06) | 73.0 years | Deadwood, John Wick |
| Ed Sheeran | Eddy | Dragonstone (S07) | 25.7 years | Shape of You, Bad Habits |
| Jim Broadbent | Archmaester Ebrose | Dragonstone (S07) | 67.5 years | Iris, Moulin Rouge! |
| Noah Syndergaard | Lannister Spearman | The Spoils of War (S07) | 24.3 years | MLB pitcher, New York Mets |
| Rob McElhenney | Ironborn Fighter | Winterfell (S08) | 41.2 years | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest |
| Aaron Rodgers | King's Landing Archer | The Bells (S08) | 34.7 years | NFL quarterback, Green Bay Packers |
Yes — Gary Lightbody appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "Walk of Punishment" (Season 3), playing Bolton Soldier Singer.
Gary Lightbody was approximately 36.2 years old (36) when their scene in "Walk of Punishment" was filmed around 2012.
Yes — Will Champion appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "The Rains of Castamere" (Season 3), playing Red Wedding Drummer.
Will Champion was approximately 34.2 years old (34) when their scene in "The Rains of Castamere" was filmed around 2012.
Yes — Max von Sydow appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "The Door" (Season 6), playing Three-Eyed Raven.
Max von Sydow was approximately 86.5 years old (86) when their scene in "The Door" was filmed around 2015.
Yes — Richard E. Grant appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "Blood of My Blood" (Season 6), playing Izembaro.
Richard E. Grant was approximately 58.4 years old (58) when their scene in "Blood of My Blood" was filmed around 2015.
Yes — Ian McShane appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "The Broken Man" (Season 6), playing Brother Ray.
Ian McShane was approximately 73.0 years old (73) when their scene in "The Broken Man" was filmed around 2015.
Yes — Ed Sheeran appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "Dragonstone" (Season 7), playing Eddy.
Ed Sheeran was approximately 25.7 years old (25) when their scene in "Dragonstone" was filmed around 2016.
Yes — Jim Broadbent appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "Dragonstone" (Season 7), playing Archmaester Ebrose.
Jim Broadbent was approximately 67.5 years old (67) when their scene in "Dragonstone" was filmed around 2016.
Yes — Noah Syndergaard appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "The Spoils of War" (Season 7), playing Lannister Spearman.
Noah Syndergaard was approximately 24.3 years old (24) when their scene in "The Spoils of War" was filmed around 2016.
Yes — Rob McElhenney appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "Winterfell" (Season 8), playing Ironborn Fighter.
Rob McElhenney was approximately 41.2 years old (41) when their scene in "Winterfell" was filmed around 2018.
Yes — Aaron Rodgers appeared in Game of Thrones in the episode "The Bells" (Season 8), playing King's Landing Archer.
Aaron Rodgers was approximately 34.7 years old (34) when their scene in "The Bells" was filmed around 2018.