Can You Match the 'Game of Thrones' Actor to Their Character?

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Can You Match the 'Game of Thrones' Actor to Their Character?
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About This Quiz

As Cersei Lannister once said, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."

So now we want to know, are you ready to take this quiz and show us what you've got? You either know these "Game of Thrones" favorites or you don't, and the time has come to find out! 
From Emilia Clarke to Kit Harrington and Peter Dinklage to Maisie Williams, the "Game of Thrones" series was stacked with talented actors who entertained us one season after another. And it doesn't matter if you read the entire book series or jumped on the "GOT" bandwagon and binge-watched your way to the series finale, we have a feeling you will love this quiz. So go ahead and test your knowledge with this ultimate character challenge. Think you have what it takes to ace it?
Whether you loved every single episode or you were disappointed in the way things ended (did you sign the petition, too?), the fact is that the show was comprised of actors who both individually and as an ensemble changed the television landscape.
In the words of House Stark, "Winter is coming!" Hop on your horse and take this quiz before someone calls, "Dracarys!" Good luck!
Kit Harington
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Kit Harington portrayed the bastard son (or so we thought) of Lord Eddard Stark, what was his name?
Khal Drogo
Davos Seaworth
Jon Snow
Jaime Lannister
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Jon Snow was born Aegon Targaryen to Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. He was raised, however, as the bastard son of Lord Eddard Stark. Early on, he joined the Night's Watch and later became King in the North. It was not until season eight when his true identity was revealed to him.

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Maisie Williams
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English actress Maisie Williams portrayed which of the following characters in "Game of Thrones?"
Brienne of Tarth
Ygritte
Sansa Stark
Arya Stark
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Arya is the daughter of Lord Eddard Stark and Lady Catelyn Stark. She was responsible for the death of the Night King in season eight. Throughout the course of the show, Williams received numerous award nominations and won two Portal Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Young Actor.

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Peter Dinklage
Wiki Commons by Gage Skidmore
Peter Dinklage made his film debut in "Living in Oblivion" in 1995, but who did he portray in "Game of Thrones?"
Daario Naharis
Tyrion Lannister
Jeor Mormont
Stannis Baratheon
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Peter Dinklage won three Primetime Emmys for his role as Tyrion Lannister. Tyrion was Cersei and Jaime's brother who, despite troubled relations, showed loyalty and affection to them until the very end. Dinklage was one of several actors who appeared in every season of "Game of Thrones."

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Sean Bean
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A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, who did Sean Bean portray?
Rodrik Cassel
Ned Stark
Bronn
Tyrion Lannister
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Ned Stark, the patriarch of House Stark, was a popular main character in season one. It would be five more seasons before the audience would see him again, however. He later reappeared in season six to help reveal, or at least suggest, the truth behind Jon Snow and the family tree.

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Mark Addy
ITV
You may recall Mark Addy in "The Full Monty," or "A Knight's Tale," but real "Game of Thrones" fans remember him as this character...
Maester Luwin
Gregor Clegane
Robert Baratheon
Grenn
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Though he appeared in just seven episodes, Robert Baratheon made a name for himself in season one. With the help of Eddard Stark and Jon Arryn, Robert destroyed the Targaryen dynasty and took the Iron Throne as its first king. Though it was not too long before he was killed, his legacy lived on.

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Emilia Clarke
ABC
Emilia Clark, the Dragon Queen, was better known by which name?
Catelyn Stark
Daenerys Targaryen
Missandei
Ellaria Sand
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As a timid young girl, Daenerys Targaryen was forced to marry Khal Drogo in season one. She later emerged as a strong woman and leader, becoming the mother of three dragons, Drogon, Rhaegal and Viserion. On her quest for the Iron Throne, Dany is eventually killed by her true love in season eight.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
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Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau went by which name in "Game of Thrones?"
Tormund Giantsbane
Joffrey Baratheon
Jon Snow
Jaime Lannister
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau appeared as Jaime Lannister in all eight seasons of "Game of Thrones." Though he appeared in the series finale, he did not have a speaking role. Instead, Tyrion found him dead with Cersei as they were buried together by the rubble in the crypt of the Red Keep.

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Isaac Hempstead Wright
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They called him the Three-Eyed Raven. Who did Isaac Hempstead Wright portray in "Game of Thrones?"
Greatjon Umber
Bran Stark
Syrio Forel
Tommen Baratheon
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Did you know that Isaac Hempstead Wright was just 12 years old when he was cast as Bran Stark? In total, he appeared in 40 episodes of "Game of Thrones," earning several award nominations and winning the TiBS Scifi Awards Best Young Actor honor in 2013.

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Michelle Fairley
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She starred in "Game of Thrones" until her throat was slit in season three. Who did Michelle Fairley portray?
Catelyn Stark
Daenerys Targaryen
Arya Stark
Lysa Arryn
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Do you recall Catelyn Stark's final appearance? In the episode titled "The Rains of Castamere," Catelyn pleads with Walder Frey to spare her son's life. When he does not, she retaliates and kills his wife Joyeuse. That does not work out too well, though, as Frey's son Black Walder slits her throat.

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Lena Headey
ABC
Lena Headey's character had a thing for her "Game of Thrones" brother. What was her name?
Daenerys Targaryen
Cersei Lannister
Shae
Talisa Maegyr
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Lena Headey may have gained notoriety in "The Brother's Grim" and "300," but it wasn't until "Game of Thrones" when her career took off. In fact, "Rolling Stone" once ranked Cersei Lannister the number one villain of "Game of Thrones" describing her as the "most dangerous human being in Westeros."

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Iain Glen
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Having once appeared on "Downton Abbey," who did Iain Glen portray on "Game of Thrones?"
Rickon Stark
Gregor Clegane
Littlefinger
Jorah Mormont
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Ser Jorah Mormont appeared in 52 episodes of "Game of Thrones" over the course of its eight seasons. Fans recall Mormont as an exiled knight and only son of the former lord commander of the Night's Watch. His love for Daenerys, though never realized, had a valuable impact on her.

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Harry Lloyd
The Hollywood Reporter
Also known as Will Scarlet in "Robin Hood", Harry Lloyd was cast as this "Game of Thrones" character in 2009 ...
Three-Eyed Raven
Viserys Targaryen
Yohn Royce
Grenn
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Viserys was the son of the Mad King Aerys II Targaryen and older brother of Dany. Upon his father's death, he claimed the Iron Throne and declared himself King Viserys III. His rule was not just cut short, it was non-existent. Khal Drogo, Dany's husband, killed him before he returned to Westeros.

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Sophie Turner
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Sophie Turner portrayed the eldest daughter of Lord Eddard and Lady Catelyn. What was her name?
Meera Reed
Myranda
Sansa Stark
Leaf
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Sansa Stark was the sister of Robb, Arya, Bran, Rickon and half-sister of Jon Snow. Did you know this was Sophie Turner's breakthrough acting role? Since starring in "Game of Thrones," Turner has appeared in "X-Men: Apocalypse," "Josie" and "Dark Phoenix."

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Richard Madden
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Richard Madden starred in the first three seasons of "Game of Thrones" as which character?
Robb Stark
Daario Naharis
Tywin Lannister
Little Sam
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Richard Madden was born in Scotland in 1986. In 2011, he was cast as Robb Stark in "Game of Thrones," marking his professional breakthrough role. In total, he appeared in 21 episodes, earning several award nominations as well as the Screen International Award for Star of Tomorrow in 2011.

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Alfie Allen
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Alfie Allen starred in all eight seasons of "Game of Thrones." Who did he portray?
Khal Drogo
Gendry
Theon Greyjoy
Daario Naharis
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Born into the House of Greyjoy, Theon died in the name of House Stark. He died protecting Bran Stark from the hand of the Night King during the Battle of Winterfell. Allen's character is last seen, albeit as a corpse, in the episode entitled "The Last of the Starks" in season eight.

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Jack Gleeson
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Jack Gleeson earned the IGN People's Choice Award for Best TV Villain for his role of ________ in "Game of Thrones."
Joffrey Baratheon
Theon Greyjoy
Ramsay Bolton
Jorah Mormont
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King Joffrey I Baratheon was the 18th king of the Iron Throne. He appeared in 26 episodes of "Game of Thrones" until his untimely death by poison at his own wedding celebration. Do you remember who was to blame? Olenna Tyrell and Petyr Baelish!

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Rory McCann
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Which character did 6'6" actor Rory McCann portray on "Game of Thrones?"
Little Sam
Sandor Clegane
Qyburn
Bronn
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You may know Sandor Clegane better as "The Hound." A main character in all but the fifth season of "Game of Thrones," Sandor was a force of strength and fight who had an ongoing rivalry with his brother Gregor. You would, too, if your brother gruesomely burned your face as children, right?

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Jason Momoa
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Hawaii native Jason Momoa is easily recognized as DC's Aquaman, but "Game of Thrones" lovers know him as who?
Archmaester Ebrose
Khal Drogo
Maester Wolkan
Alton Lannister
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Khal Drogo was one of the fiercest, strongest and most feared khals of the Dothraki people. He starred in the first season of "Game of Thrones," and only appeared briefly in season two in Daenerys' dreams. Did you know that Jason Momoa performed a traditional Māori haka at his "GOT" audition?

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Aidan Gillen
SBS
Aidan Gillen's character grew up with Catelyn Stark at Riverrun. Who is he?
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish
Hizdahr zo Loraq
Harrag
Doran Martell
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After starring in 41 episodes of "Game of Thrones," Littlefinger's story came to an end in season seven's "The Dragon and the Wolf" episode when Arya slit his throat with his own Valyrian dagger. Irish actor Aiden Gillen is also remembered as Tommy Carcetti in HBO's "The Wire."

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Liam Cunningham
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When actor Liam Cunningham was thrown from his ship, we weren't sure if this character would return in season three, but he did ...
Alton Lannister
Brynden Tully
Thoros of Myr
Davos Seaworth
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Born on June 2, 1961 in Ireland, Liam Cunningham is best known for his award-nominated performance as The Onion Knight, or Davos Seaworth, in "Game of Thrones." A former adviser to Stannis Baratheon and a smuggler at heart, his fingers were cut off as punishment for smuggling food to Stannis.

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John Bradley
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John Bradley befriended Jon Snow and provided comic relief to the audience. Who did he portray?
Ned Stark
Ramsay Bolton
Samwell Tarly
Silk King
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Surprisingly, John Bradley was cast as Samwell Tarly in "Game of Thrones" just three months after graduating from Manchester School of Theatre in England. Cast in a main role and soon nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award? Not too shabby for an actor's first audition ever!

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Stephen Dillane
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Also known for his performances as Leonard Woolf and Thomas Jefferson, Stephen Dillane portrayed which character in "Game of Thrones?"
Jon Snow
Stannis Baratheon
Joffrey Baratheon
Khal Drogo
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Dillane starred as Stannis Baratheon, Lord of Dragonstone from 2012 - 2015. He claimed the Iron Throne following the death of his brother King Robert and his other brother Renly, who he admittedly killed. Stannis was later killed by Brienne, who believes Renly was the rightful heir to the throne.

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Carice van Houten
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Carice van Houten joined the "Game of Thrones" cast in season two as this priestess of the Red God ...
Irri
Cersei Lannister
Arya Stark
Melisandre
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Carice van Houten is an accomplished actress who hails from the Netherlands. She gained international notoriety after she was cast as Melisandre of Asshai in 2012. Often referred to as the Red Woman because of her red clothes and hair, she served as a close adviser to King Stannis Barthenon.

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James Cosmo
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Scottish actor James Cosmo was a bit of an old bear as which character in "Game of Thrones?"
Jeor Mormont
Robb Stark
Davos Seaworth
Tormund Giantsbane
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Prior to his role as Jeor Mormont on "Game of Thrones," James Cosmo was best known for his roles in "Highlander," "Braveheart," "Ben-Hur," "Troy" and "Wonder Woman." As the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch in the North, he paved the way for Jon Snow as his potential successor.

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Jerome Flynn
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Jerome Flynn began his acting career in 1985 in "American Playhouse" and by 2011 he was cast as _______ in "Game of Thrones."
Locke
Bronn
Jeor Mormont
Jaime Lannister
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Jerome Flynn appeared as Bronn in each of the eight "Game of Thrones" seasons. He soon became Tyrion's protector and companion. By the end of the series, King Bran Stark had named him Master of Coin.

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Conleth Hill
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Actor Conleth Hill appeared as which of the following characters throughout the entire "GOT" series?
Eddison Tollett
Varys
Anguy
Mace Tyrell
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For years, Varys practiced what he preached: he served not one king or queen but the people. Though Daenerys warned him not to betray her, he did not heed her words. Instead he chose to suggest that Jon become king and Dany be poisoned. He was soon burned alive by Drogon at the Queen's command.

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Sibel Kekilli
HBO Bulgaria
Following her initial fame in the 2004 film "Head-On," German actress Sibel Kekilli starred as ______ in "GOT."
Shae
Bobono
Alys Karstark
Selyse Florent
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Sibel Kekilli portrayed a camp follower from Lorath from season one through until her death in season four. From Tyrion to Sansa to Tywin, Shae didn't stand a chance as her jealousy over the marriage of Tyrion and Sansa defeated her. She attempted to kill Tyrion who in turn strangled her to death.

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Natalie Dormer
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Do you know which member of the House Tyrrell Natalie Dormer portrays on "Game of Thrones?"
Myranda
Septa
Lyanna
Margaery
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Margaery is the twin sister of Loras Tyrrell, both the grandchildren of Olenna Redwyne. In season two, she marries Renly despite his romantic interest in her brother Loras, not her. Following Renly's death, she intends to become Queen of Westeros but only true fans know how that worked out for her!

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Charles Dance
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He was once named "Savior of the City," who does Charles Dance portray on "Game of Thrones?
Bran Stark
Tywin Lannister
Robert Baratheon
Gregor Clegane
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Tywin is the patriarch of the House Lannister of Casterly Rock. He is also the father of Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion, who gives him the most trouble of all. When it comes to prostitutes and heirs, nothing can end well. Tyrion not only strangled his former mistress, he also shot his father in her name.

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Oona Chaplin
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Oona Chaplin is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was cast in 11 episodes of "GOT" as which character?
Catelyn Stark
Sansa Stark
Talisa Maegyr
Arya Stark
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Talisa Maegyr appeared as a healer in seasons two and three during the War of the Five Kings. She fell in love with Jaime Lannister on the battlefield and later married him in secret. Soon after becoming a Stark and pregnant with Jaime's baby, however, she was killed during the Red Wedding Massacre.

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Rose Leslie
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Rose Leslie is known as Gwen Dawson in "Downton Abbey." What is she known as in "Game of Thrones?"
Mirri Maz Duur
Ygritte
Yara Greyjoy
Talisa Maegyr
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Ygritte was a Wildling from beyond the great Wall. She did not just fall in love with Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones," actors Rose Leslie and Kit Harrington fell in love on set in real life! The happy couple married in 2018. An avid archer, Leslie performed her own archery scenes on "GOT."

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Joe Dempsie
PopBuzz via Youtube
Joe Dempsie fled King's Landing with Arya Stark. What was his character's name?
Kovarro
Gendry
Dagmer
Spice King
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After leaving King's Landing in a row boat at the end of season three, Gendry returned in season seven as the only surviving member of the House Baratheon. He was tasked with making dragonglass weapons for Daenerys' army, including a special staff for Arya for whom he later professed his love.

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Kristofer Hivju
ABC
Kristofer Hivju's character had a thing for Brienne of Tarth. Do you recall his name?
Benjen Stark
Jory Cassel
Hot Pie
Tormund Giantsbane
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Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju sure knew how to bring the comic relief to set on "Game of Thrones." Perhaps it was his wildly obvious advances on Brienne of Tarth, or his humor in the darkest times of war, Tormund Giantsbane was a fan favorite throughout his 32 episodes in the series.

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Gwendoline Christie
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Gwendoline Christie's tall stature suited her role as ______ in "Game of Thrones."
Irri
Sansa Stark
Brienne of Tarth
Rakharo
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Brienne of Tarth was portrayed by "Star Wars'" own Captain Phasma, also known as Gwendoline Christie. Christie appeared in 42 episodes of "Game of Thrones" and was nominated in 2013 for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television.

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Iwan Rheon
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Iwan Rheon is a Welsh actor, singer and musician who portrayed which of the following characters in "GOT?"
Maester Aemon
Robb Stark
Bran Stark
Ramsay Bolton
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The audience may not have always liked Ramsay Bolton, but that is a testament to Iwan Rheon's talent. In 2016, "The New York Times" called his character "the most hated man on television." His demise came in season six's "Battle of the Bastards" in which he fell to none other than Jon Snow and was finished off by Sansa Stark.

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Hannah Murray
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Which wildling did actress Hannah Murray portray in "Game of Thrones?"
Osha
Gilly
Doreah
Lysa Arryn
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English actress Hannah Murray appeared as Gilly in all but the first season of "Game of Thrones." Though her character had a baby by her own father, Samwell Tarly was there to help protect her. Who could complain about that?

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Michiel Huisman
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Commander of the mercenaries from Essos, who does Michiel Huisman portray in "Game of Thrones?"
Bowen Marsh
Night King
Pypar
Daario Naharis
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Did you know that Michiel Huisman also played Liam McGuinnis on "Nashville" and Cal Morrison on "Orphan Black?" Though Daario Naharis' character was originally portrayed by English actor Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman came into the role in season four.

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Nathalie Emmanuel
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Fans were upset with Nathalie Emmanuel's death in season eight. Which character did she portray?
Missandei
Lady Crane
Septa Unella
Nymeria Sand
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In the final episodes of the "Game of Thrones" series, there were only two minority characters remaining, Missandei and Grey Worm. When Missandei was beheaded, Grey Worm was the only minority remaining on set. This was not appreciated by some fans and they lashed out at the producers.

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Indira Varma
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Indira Varma's character strongly dislikes House Lannister. What is her name?
Ellaria Sand
Alys Karstark
Lyanna Mormont
Lady Crane
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Ellaria Sand was portrayed by British actress Indira Varma. Varma got her first major film role in "Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love," and has appeared in dozens more films and television series throughout the '90s and '00s. She was nominated with the cast of "GOT" for a Screen Actors Guild Award.

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Dean-Charles Chapman
Red Carpet News TV
Dean-Charles Chapman portrayed Martyn Lannister in 2013 and which other "Game of Thrones" character from 2014-2016?
Harrag
Archmaester Ebrose
Khal Moro
Tommen Baratheon
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Tommen Baratheon was the youngest son of Cersei and Jaime Lannister, though he believed his father to be Robert Baratheon. He was portrayed by Callum Wharry as a young 7-year-old in seasons one and two, and recast with older actor Dean-Charles Chapman from season four and beyond.

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