What The “Game Of Thrones” Cast Looks Like In Real Life

Published on December 6, 2017
Watching our favorite characters on the popular TV show is nothing short but a wild roller coaster ride, you just never know what you’re going to get. Which is why it’s so intriguing to see the characters as their normal selves in the real world. Check out these unreal, but very real, photos of what the cast looks like in real life.

Isaac Hempstead-Wright

Oh, hey, Bran, you looking super adorable! We’re so glad that Isaac hasn’t suffered the same tragedies that Bran has. I would love to get those eyeglass frames online like right now.

Isaac Hempstead Wright

Isaac Hempstead Wright

Rory McCann

Holy moly. What in the world are my eyes seeing?! It’s like Jekyll and Hyde IRL. Looks like Sandor found his happy place by ditching the armor and going for a traditional suit minus all the killing.

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Rory McCann

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Carice van Houten

Ahem, Carice is drop dead gorgeous on and off screen for sure! Plus she looks a lot less vindictive and pure evil when she ditches her revealing red dresses and just stops pressuring people to murder their own daughters for the lord and all that jazz.

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Carice Van Houten

Carice Van Houten

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Hellooooooo, Jamie. You lookin’ fine. Whether it’s a suit and tie (fine, bow tie in this case) or a beat up leather jacket, this is one good looking man. I might just have to hire a private investigator so I can strike up a cute “accidental” meet up. What? I’m just sayin’.

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Nikolaj Coster Waldau

Nikolaj Coster Waldau

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Mark Addy

Long before he was king, he was actually Fred Flintstone! And after that he was adorable Roland from A Knight’s Tale. Could this guy get any cuter?

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Mark Addy

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Natalie Dormer

Margaery Tyrell is a beauty to watch onscreen. And Natalie herself is gorgeous and talented, which is not surprising as she’s considered one of most popular supporting characters in the entire series. We totally get it.

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Natalie Dormer

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Lena Headey

If Cersei ever chopped her hair off and went for a darker look, it would only make her more fierce and sinister. And that would be so very bad a** of her. But for Cersei to smile? Yeah, not gonna happen.

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Lena Headey

Lena Headey

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Jack Gleeson

When you play an evil villain, like the worst of the worst, it’s hard to you as anything but. We just can’t look at Jack and not see Joffrey. And boy would we like to give this horrible king a dose of his own medicine!

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Jack Gleeson

Jack Gleeson

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Peter Dinklage

If you don’t think that Tyrion is the BEST character in the entire series then there’s something wrong with you. Sorry not sorry. And he’s also the coolest guy in real life, no joke.

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Peter Dinklage

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Maisie Williams

Arya, is that you? Uhh hell yeah! Because of her headstrong and independent attitude, Ayra is often mistaken for a boy and man do we love her. But we’re pretty sure Maisie doesn’t have the gender issue pop up.

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Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams

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Kit Harrington

On and off screen, Kit slash Jon is one handsome fella. And while the life of Jon Snow may be a tragic and hard one, the life of Kit Harrington seems to be a great one headed for bigger and better things.

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Kit Harrington

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Sibel Kekilli

Okay so on and off screen, there’s really not much of a difference when it comes to looks. But personality wise, there’s a huge difference. For instance, Sibel would never ever betray her love like she stupidly did with Tyrion. For shame, girl, for shame.

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Sibel Kekilli

Sibel Kekilli

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Rose Leslie

Ygritte! So nice to see you not looking frozen and crazy pale. And have we mentioned how much we love that Ygritte and Jon Snow are dating IRL?! Be still my heart!

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Rose Leslie

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Alfie Allen

For anyone who thinks that Alfie Allen even remotely looks like Draco Malfoy is sadly mistaken. Just because he has bleach blonde hair, doesn’t make him Draco! Anyways, Theon is adorable, let’s leave it at that.

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Jerome Flynn

Phew, what a relief. Jerone knows the value of good personal hygiene whereas Bronn seems content to walk around in his own filth day in and day out. But hey, either way, this guy is one handsome beast.

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Jerome Flynn

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Joe Dempsie

Oh, Gendry, you poor tortured soul. We’re so sorry you’re technically a bastard child as you were conceived out of wedlock and your father wants nothing to do with you. Man, that’s one tough pill to swallow. But we’re so glad that Joe doesn’t have any of these issues!

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Joe Dempsie

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Gwendoline Christine

Hey girl! Brienne may be a fierce fighter and a damn good one but off screen, Gwendoline is a dame. No one can deny that.

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Gwendoline Christine

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Stephen Dillane

Aww, Stannis looks so calm and chill. The look suits him. He definitely should forget all about being some Lord of the Light and needs to open up his own pastry shop.

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Stephen Dillane

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Charles Dance

We’re about 99.99% sure we’ve never seen Tywin Lannister look like he’s up to no good. It would just be so out of character for him. Then again, maybe he’s trying to pull one over on us.

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Charles Dance

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Emilia Clarke

Blonde or brunette. Short or long hair. We really don’t care! Emilia Clarke is a dreamboat on all counts. Which is why she’s perfect as Daenerys Targaryen and always will be.

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Emilia Clarke

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Iain Glen

Looks like Sir Jorah may just be dying his hair. Is it all for Khalessi or it just for his character in general? Who knows!

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Iain Glen

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Sean Bean

Damn it, Ned. Just go ahead and rip my heart out and freaking stamp all over it. We’re still not over it. And if you didn’t already know his tragic fate, well then you’re welcome because at least you can prepare yourself!

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Sean Bean

Sean Bean

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Sophie Turner

Sansa may not have very many things to smile about but Sophie sure does! And just look at how chic her style is, not bad at all.

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Sophie Turner

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Richard Madden

If we talk about Robb for long, we’re afraid the tears will never stop. Here’s what we will say, the man is ridiculously handsome. That is all.

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Aidan Gillen

Petyr has an awesome beard, right? Right. But off screen, Aidan prefers to be clean shaven and hey, either way works for us.

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Aidan Gillen

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Conleth Hill

Yes, we’re 100% sure that this is the same person. No really. Although it is interesting to see what Vary looks like with hair!

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Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

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Michelle Fairley

Catelyn is forever in our hearts as the proud, strong, kind, and generous wife and mother. She is a true inspiration to many. Off screen too.

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Michelle Fairley

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Jason Momoa

Khal Drogo is fineeeee. Whoa. I mean we just can’t stop starring at him, on and off screen. Duh.

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Jonathan Pryce

The High Sparrow was unfortunately defeated by Cersei at the brutal end of season six. However Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce is the man behind the High Sparrow and he looks fifty shades nicer and kinder than his on-screen counterpart.

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Jonathan Pryce

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Finn Jones

Loras Tyrell, as you remember is Margaery’s brother, who faced the Faith during his tragic trial just before Cersei’s wildfire laid waste to the Sept of Baelor. English actor Finn Jones however continues to smile on through!

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Finn Jones

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Roger Ashton-Griffiths

This English actor, screenwriter, and film director definitely looks a lot less frightening and jester-like without all that facial hair.

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Eugene Simon

Ahh, Lancel Lannister really tried, albeit in vain, to stop wildfire from igniting beneath the Sept of Baelor. Eugene Simon, the British actor, who plays the part looks a tad bit different, mainly the hair length really.

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Hannah Waddingham

English actress Hannah Waddingham plays the extremely strict Septa on the show and who knew these blonde locks lurked under her grey habit?

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Hafþór Júlíus “Thor” Björnsson

Meet the Mountain, aka Ser Gregor Clegane, who is played by the Icelandic professional strongman Hafþór Júlíus “Thor” Björnsson. Get this, in real life “Thor” is a 6-foot-9 giant who eats more than 10,000 calories per day. He is truly fit to play the Mountain.

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Hafþór Júlíus Thor Björnsson

Hafþór Júlíus “Thor” Björnsson

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Dean-Charles Chapman

Ahem, it’s the kindhearted boy king himself, Mister Tommen Baratheon who is portrayed by the brilliant English actor Dean-Charles Chapman.

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Julian Glover

Long before Maester Pycelle was killed by Qyburn’s birds, Julian Glover held a number of different roles. Which include that of General Maximilian Veers in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and as the James Bond villain Aristotle Kristatos.

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Nathalie Emmanuel

In the show, Missandei is Daenerys’s most trusted adviser however in the real world, she’s played by the incredibly regal English actress Nathalie Emmanuel.

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Jacob Anderson

Look! It’s Grey Worm, the leader of Daenerys’ unsullied troops. Grey Worm is portrayed by the British actor and singer Jacob Anderson and he surely looks different than his character.

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Gemma Whelan

Yara Greyjoy in the flesh, folks. Although, she’s played by the brilliant Gemma Whelan, an English actress and comedian. Some would say, she doesn’t resemble her character, right? Right.

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Michiel Huisman

Lover boy Daario Naharis is up next of course and the Dutch actor Michael Huisman is just as *ahem* attractive offscreen.

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Liam Cunningham

Davos Seaworth, aka the Onion Knight, is played by the insanely gifted Irish actor Liam Cunningham, who just so happens to keep his beard a bit more trim in the real world.

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Kristofer Hivju

Ah yes, the Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju does in fact have that extravagant beard in real life, although it’s slightly more tame than the fierce Tormund Giantsbane.

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Owen Teale

Welsh actor Owen Teale, who plays vindictive Ser Alliser Thorne, looks actually rather friendly in real life.

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Iwan Rheon

Welsh actor Iwan Rheon is 100% not as evil as his character, Ramsay Bolton, the despicable heir of House Bolton.

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Michael McElhatton

The legendary Irish actor Michael McElhatton surely played the part of sadistic and cold-blooded Roose Bolton to a tee. Hands down.

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Art Parkinson

At just age seven, Irish actor Art Parkinson began his career playing Rickon Stark, who sadly was just killed by Ramsay Bolton during the Battle of the Bastards. Ugh.

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Natalia Tena

British actress Natalia Tena also played the beloved Nymphadora Tonks in the Harry Potter film series. While on Game of Thrones, she played the incredible wildling Osha.

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Daniel Portman

The character of Podrick, Tyrion’s former squire, is portrayed by the dashing Scottish actor Daniel Portman, who looks drastically different offscreen.

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Faye Marsay

Faye Marsay is the British actress who plays the absolutely terrible Waif. Safe to say that offscreen, Faye is more polished.

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Thomas Wlaschiha

Hey-o! Jaqen H’ghar is played the stunning German actor Thomas Wlaschiha who is darn handsome in real life. Like scorching handsome.

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