Game of Thrones: Casts, Ages, Roles, Net Worth, Heights, Families, and Relationships

Game of Thrones (GoT), HBO’s groundbreaking epic fantasy series adapted from George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, ran from 2011 to 2019 and became a global cultural phenomenon.

Known for its intricate storytelling, layered characters, and breathtaking production design, the show drew millions of viewers into the political intrigue, fierce battles, and personal struggles of Westeros.

The ensemble cast brought depth and authenticity to the rival noble houses, from the honourable Starks to the ambitious Lannisters and the fiery Targaryens.

This guide explores prominent cast members as of August 2025, highlighting their roles, current ages, heights, estimated net worths, family backgrounds, and notable relationships, offering a closer look at the real lives behind the characters that defined a generation of television.

1. Emilia Clarke – Daenerys Targaryen

• Age: Born October 23, 1986; 38 years old (as of August 2025).
• Role: Daenerys Targaryen, the “Mother of Dragons,” is a key figure seeking to reclaim the Iron Throne as the last surviving Targaryen (until later revelations). Her arc evolves from that of an exiled princess to a powerful yet controversial ruler.
• Net Worth: Estimated at $20 million, earned through GoT, films like Solo: A Star Wars Story, and endorsements.
• Height: 5’2” (157 cm).
• Family: Raised in Oxfordshire, England, by her parents (her father was a theatre sound engineer, her mother a businesswoman). She has one older brother.
• Relationships: Clarke has kept her personal life private. She was linked to actors like Kit Harington (rumoured) and dated Charlie McDowell briefly in 2018. As of 2025, she appears to be single.
• Notable Facts: Clarke survived two brain aneurysms during GoT’s early seasons, later founding the charity SameYou to support brain injury recovery.

2. Kit Harington – Jon Snow

• Age: Born December 26, 1986; 38 years old.
• Role: Jon Snow, the brooding bastard of Ned Stark (later revealed as Aegon Targaryen), is a central hero, leading the Night’s Watch and battling the White Walkers.
• Net Worth: Approximately $14 million, from GoT, films like Pompeii, and theatre work.
• Height: 5’8” (173 cm).
• Family: Born in London to a family with aristocratic roots (his father is a baronet). He has an older brother, John Harington.
• Relationships: Married co-star Rose Leslie (Ygritte) in 2018 after meeting on set in 2012. They have a son (born 2021) and a daughter (born 2023).
• Notable Facts: Harington sought treatment for stress and alcohol issues post-GoT, later starring in Marvel’s Eternals (2021).

3. Sophie Turner – Sansa Stark

• Age: Born February 21, 1996; 29 years old.
• Role: Sansa Stark, the eldest Stark daughter, transforms from a naive girl to the resilient Queen in the North.
• Net Worth: Around $8 million, from GoT, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, and modeling.
• Height: 5’9” (175 cm).
• Family: Grew up in Northampton, England, with two older brothers. Her parents are a teacher and a nursery worker.
• Relationships: Married musician Joe Jonas in 2019; they have two daughters (born 2020 and 2022). The couple announced their divorce in 2023 but remain co-parents.
• Notable Facts: Turner adopted her direwolf, Lady, in real life (the dog’s name was Zunni).

4. Maisie Williams – Arya Stark

• Age: Born April 15, 1997; 28 years old.
• Role: Arya Stark, the fierce younger Stark daughter, becomes a skilled assassin seeking vengeance.
• Net Worth: Estimated at $6 million, from GoT and projects like The New Mutants.
• Height: 5’1” (155 cm).
• Family: Raised in Bristol, England, with three older siblings. Her mother worked at a university.
• Relationships: In a long-term relationship with Reuben Selby from 2019 to 2023. As of 2025, she’s reportedly single.
• Notable Facts: Williams co-founded the social media platform Daisie to connect creatives.

5. Peter Dinklage – Tyrion Lannister

• Age: Born June 11, 1969; 56 years old.
• Role: Tyrion Lannister, the witty and cunning “Imp,” navigates his family’s treachery as a dwarf in a prejudiced world.
• Net Worth: Around $25 million, from GoT, Avengers: Infinity War, and voice work.
• Height: 4’5” (135 cm), due to achondroplasia.
• Family: Born in New Jersey, USA, to a teacher mother and an insurance salesman father. He has an older brother, Jonathan.
• Relationships: Married theatre director Erica Schmidt since 2005; they have two children (born 2011 and 2017).
• Notable Facts: Dinklage is an Emmy winner for GoT and an advocate for dwarfism awareness.

6. Lena Headey – Cersei Lannister

• Age: Born October 3, 1973; 51 years old.
• Role: Cersei Lannister, the ruthless queen, schemes to maintain power for her family.
• Net Worth: Approximately $12 million, from GoT and films like 300.
• Height: 5’5” (166 cm).
• Family: Born in Bermuda, raised in England. She has a brother, Tim Headey.
• Relationships: Has a son (born 2010) with ex-husband Peter Loughran and a daughter (born 2015) with ex-partner Dan Cadan. As of 2025, she’s single.
• Notable Facts: Headey is an advocate for animal rights and environmental causes.

7. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Jaime Lannister

• Age: Born July 27, 1970; 55 years old.
• Role: Jaime Lannister, the “Kingslayer,” evolves from an arrogant knight to a conflicted figure seeking redemption.
• Net Worth: Around $16 million, from GoT and films like Shot Caller.
• Height: 6’2” (188 cm).
• Family: Born in Denmark to a librarian mother and a father who worked various jobs. He has two older sisters.
• Relationships: Married to Greenlandic actress Nukâka Coster-Waldau since 1998; they have two daughters.
• Notable Facts: Coster-Waldau is a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador.

Ensemble Cast Highlights

The show featured many other talented actors, including:

• Sean Bean (Ned Stark, 66 years old, $20 million net worth, 5’10”): The honorable patriarch killed in Season 1.
• Rose Leslie (Ygritte, 38 years old, $4 million, 5’6”): Jon Snow’s wildling lover.
• Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont, 64 years old, $3 million, 6’1”): Daenerys’ loyal advisor.
• John Bradley (Samwell Tarly, 37 years old, $3 million, 5’8”): The scholarly Night’s Watch member.
• Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth, 46 years old, $4 million, 6’3”): The noble warrior.