There is a reason why this character is nicknamed “The Mountain.” He’s big – really, really big. Though we don’t see much of him, whenever Gregor Clegane makes an appearance, he definitely makes a big impact. Interestingly, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the actor who portrays The Mountain, is not exactly an actor. He’s more of an athlete – and a very strong and big one at that.
Björnsson hails from Reykjavík, Iceland, and is considered one of the strongest men now, making him perfect for the role of Gregor Clegane. Since “GOT,” he has won several strongman competitions, including Europe’s Strongest Man, the Arnold Strongman, and World’s Strongest Man. With such a dazzling record for being strong, in 2023, Björnsson entered the World’s Hall of Fame.
Michelle Fairley – Catelyn Stark
Certainly, it is impressive that Danaerys is the Mother of Dragons, but Catelyn Stark is the Mother of Starks – and that’s equally impressive, except for Jon Snow, which is the thorn in this character’s side. Like many members of the “GOT” cast, the actress Michelle Fairley, who portrays the Mother of Starks, hails from Northern Ireland. Since the late 1980s, this Northern Irish actress has been making a name for herself by having roles in the horror film “The Others” and the series “Inspector Morse.”
“GoT” was one of her later roles, but she has added plenty more to her resume. On abruptly exiting the show in season 3 (you know why), Fairley had main roles in TV productions “The White Princess,” “Gangs of London,” and “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.”
Jacob Anderson – Grey Worm
While we best know British actor Jacob Anderson by his onscreen portrayal as a royal advisor to Danaerys, Anderson has quite a history in the entertainment industry. In the late 2000s, Anderson had several minor roles in various British films and series like “Skins” and “The Bill.” One of his breakthroughs was as Grey Worm in “GOT.”
It seemed like this was the break Anderson needed as since “GOT,” the actor has landed bigger acting opportunities like joining the British crime mystery, “Broadchurch” in Season 1. Anderson also was a regular cast member of the British Sci-Fi “Doctor Who” in Season 13 and more recently, landed a lead role of Louis de Pointe du Lac in the series “Interview with a Vampire” (2022).
Kate Dickie – Lysa Arryn
This character is probably not our favorite, but she’s certainly one that captures the viewer’s imagination – and probably, not for the right reasons. Lysa Arryn is Catelyn Stark’s somewhat eccentric sister. The capable Scottish actress, Kate Dickie, brings this eccentric character and all her colorful (and peculiar) antics to life. Dickie hails from East Kilbride, Scotland, and has been acting since the late 1990s.
Interestingly, this actress started her journey out in stage productions but achieved some fame in her role in the BBC drama “Tinsel Town.” Since “GOT,” she has added several acting credentials in film and TV to her name. She starred as Queen Guinevere in the medieval fantasy “The Green Knight” (2021), in the historical film “The Northman” (2022), and makes an appearance in the series “Loki.”
Bella Ramsey – Lyanna Mormont
This warrior woman and Head of the House of Mormont is portrayed by the young and up-and-coming actress Bella Ramsey. Like her onscreen persona, English actress Ramsey is a leading lady. While Lyanna Mormont may be the leader of the Mormont family, Ramsey has been in the lead role in the extremely successful post-apocalyptic drama “The Last of Us.”
Ramsey was also the lead role in the animated production “Hilda” in 2019. To add to her already dazzling repertoire, Ramsey starred in the historical series “Becoming Elizabeth” and also featured in the fantasy series “His Dark Materials.” That doesn’t mean she’s completely forgotten about her “GOT” days. She starred alongside her former co-stars, Dean-Charles Chapman and Ralph Ineson, in the film “Catherine Called Birdy” as the lead role of Birdy.