<p class="" data-start="103" data-end="508">When HBO&#8217;s <em data-start="192" data-end="209">Game of Thrones</em> ended in 2019, it left behind more than just dragons and broken thrones—it left millions of fans wondering: <em data-start="318" data-end="348">Where did the stars go next?</em> Some disappeared from the spotlight. Others landed roles in billion-dollar franchises. A few changed so drastically, you might not even recognize them today.</p>
<p class="" data-start="510" data-end="760">Whether you loved Jon Snow’s brooding loyalty or cheered Arya’s final kill, the cast of <em data-start="598" data-end="615">Game of Thrones</em> helped define a generation of television. But their real-life journeys since the series ended? Even more surprising than the show’s plot twists.</p>
<p class="" data-start="762" data-end="875">Let’s take a deep dive into where the legendary cast ended up—and which stars truly won the game after <em data-start="865" data-end="874">Thrones</em>.</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="237" data-end="265">1. Kit Harington (Jon Snow)</h3>
<p><img src="https://images.ottplay.com/images/kit-harington-jon-snow-227.jpeg" alt="Kit Harington to return as Jon Snow in HBO's Game of Thrones spinoff series" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="434" data-end="711"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Kit Harington portrayed the brooding Jon Snow, a fan-favorite character.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Post-&#8220;Game of Thrones,&#8221; Harington joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dane Whitman in &#8220;Eternals&#8221; (2021).</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">He also explored theater, starring as Henry V in a London production.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">In 2025, he appeared in the indie drama &#8220;Blood for Dust,&#8221; showcasing his range beyond fantasy roles.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Despite his ongoing success, Harington has expressed reluctance to watch the &#8220;Game of Thrones&#8221; prequel, &#8220;House of the Dragon,&#8221; citing emotional distance from the franchise.</span> ​</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="713" data-end="751">2. Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)</h3>
<p><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/bYbLclmCSrGypSvmCyOskQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/people_218/1d151d0f7e75bb67ad2ddce7facc9d31" alt="Emilia Clarke Says the 'More Distance' She Has from “Game of Thrones ”the More She 'Can Quantify It' (Exclusive)" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="924" data-end="1129"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Emilia Clarke brought to life Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Following the series, she took on roles in films like &#8220;Last Christmas&#8221; (2019) and joined the Marvel series &#8220;Secret Invasion&#8221; (2023) as G&#8217;iah.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Clarke has also been involved in various charitable endeavors, including her work with SameYou, a charity she co-founded to support brain injury recovery.</span> ​</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="1131" data-end="1168">3. Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister)</h3>
<p><img src="https://ew.com/thmb/Ex0Ix4M31L_jztnkDtPjPwtDFY8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Peter-Dinklage-Game-of-Thrones-071224-b5453218d95645f1be5661d6c9e2c144.jpg" alt="Game of Thrones' cast: Where are they now?" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="1341" data-end="1546"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Peter Dinklage, who portrayed the witty Tyrion Lannister, has maintained a robust film career.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">He starred in &#8220;Cyrano&#8221; (2021), earning critical acclaim, and appeared in &#8220;The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds &; Snakes&#8221; (2023).</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Dinklage continues to be a sought-after actor in Hollywood.</span> ​</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="1548" data-end="1582">4. Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister)</h3>
<p><img src="https://decider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cersei-lannister-lena-headey.jpg?quality=80&;strip=all&;w=1024" alt="Game of Thrones' Cast: Then Vs. Now | Decider" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="1755" data-end="1920"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Lena Headey, known for her role as the formidable Cersei Lannister, has taken on various projects, including voice work and starring roles in series like &#8220;White House Plumbers&#8221; (2023).</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">She is set to appear in the upcoming Netflix series &#8220;The Abandons.&#8221;</span></p>
<h3 class="" data-start="1922" data-end="1953">5. Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark)</h3>
<p><img src="https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/201934/rs_1024x512-190404100234-1024-game-of-thrones-sophie-turner-040419.jpg?crop=1024%3A512%3Bcenter&;fit=around%7C1024%3A512&;output-quality=90" alt="Photos from Game of Thrones Cast: Then and Now" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="2126" data-end="2331"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark, transitioned to film with roles such as Jean Grey in &#8220;X-Men: Dark Phoenix&#8221; (2019).</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">She also starred in the crime drama series &#8220;The Staircase&#8221; (2022).</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Turner has embraced motherhood, welcoming her second child with husband Joe Jonas in 2022.</span> ​</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="2333" data-end="2365">6. Maisie Williams (Arya Stark)</h3>
<p><img src="https://scorpiolikeyou.com/upload/upload/news/509072706872.jpg" alt="Then and Now: See the Cast of Game of Thrones 11 Years Later" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="2538" data-end="2703"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Maisie Williams, renowned for her role as Arya Stark, has diversified her career with roles in series like &#8220;Two Weeks to Live&#8221; (2020) and playing punk icon Jordan in &#8220;Pistol&#8221; (2022).</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">She has also ventured into the fashion industry, co-founding the social media platform Daisie.</span> ​</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="2705" data-end="2748">7. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/gcdn/authoring/2019/05/20/NBEE/ghows_image-OK-542a1da9-24b1-4c38-ba99-e49e214ba1a2.jpeg?width=700&;height=492&;fit=crop&;format=pjpg&;auto=webp" alt="Game Of Thrones' Cast: Then &; Now" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="2921" data-end="3086"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who portrayed Jaime Lannister, has starred in films such as &#8220;Against the Ice&#8221; (2022), which he also co-wrote and produced.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">He continues to work in international cinema and is involved in various philanthropic efforts.</span> ​</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="3088" data-end="3130">8. Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth)</h3>
<p><img src="https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/644/c36/2fd1675a128fcf1a8ff94d8f30.jpg" alt="13 Movie Stars Who Had to Overcome Huge Challenges to Prepare for Their Roles / Bright Side" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="3303" data-end="3468"><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Gwendoline Christie, known for her role as Brienne of Tarth, joined the cast of Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;The Sandman&#8221; (2022) as Lucifer and starred in the series &#8220;Wednesday&#8221; (2022) as Larissa Weems.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded-sm px-px py-[0.2rem]">Her performances have been praised for their depth and versatility.</span> ​</p>
<h3 class="" data-start="3470" data-end="3501">9. Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy)</h3>
<p><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/1168093_1.jpg" alt="Game of Thrones: How did Alfie Allen really feel about Theon Greyjoy? | TV &; Radio | Showbiz &; TV | Express.co.uk" /></p>
<p class="" data-start="3674" data-end="3845">Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy, earned a Tony nomination for his role in the play &#8220;Hangmen&#8221; (2022). He continues to take on diverse roles in both theater and film.</p>

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