admin Game of Thrones is a medieval fantasy television series created for the U.S. channel HBO by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin’s series of fantasy novels, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones. The series’ cast is mostly British and Irish. It is filmed at Paint Hall Studios in Belfast, as well as on location elsewhere in Northern Ireland, Malta, Croatia, Iceland, and Morocco.
The first season debuted in the U.S. on April 17, 2011. Two days later, it was picked up for a second season, which began airing on April 1, 2012. Nine days after that, it was picked up for a third season.
Highly anticipated since its early stages of development, Game of Thrones has been very well received by viewers and critics. Season 1 was nominated for or won numerous awards, including Outstanding Drama Series for the Emmy Awards and Best Television Series – Drama at the 69th Golden Globe Awards. As Tyrion Lannister, Peter Dinklage won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Season 2 has been nominated for 12 Emmy Awards.
| Game of Thrones Cast | |
|---|---|
| Lena Headey |
Cersei Lannister (20 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Peter Dinklage |
Tyrion Lannister (20 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Maisie Williams |
Arya Stark (19 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Michelle Fairley |
Catelyn Stark (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Emilia Clarke |
Daenerys Targaryen (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Alfie Allen |
Theon Greyjoy (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Iain Glen |
Ser Jorah Mormont (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Kit Harington |
Jon Snow (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Sophie Turner |
Sansa Stark (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Jack Gleeson |
Joffrey Baratheon (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Aidan Gillen |
Petyr Baelish (16 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Isaac Hempstead Wright |
Bran Stark (16 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Richard Madden |
Robb Stark (14 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Jerome Flynn |
Bronn (14 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Conleth Hill |
Lord Varys (14 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Donald Sumpter |
Maester Luwin (14 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Nikolaj Coster-Waldau |
Jaime Lannister (13 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Rory McCann |
Sandor Clegane (13 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Ron Donachie |
Ser Rodrik Cassel (13 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Julian Glover |
Grand Maester Pycelle (13 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Amrita Acharia |
Irri (13 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Charles Dance |
Tywin Lannister (12 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| John Bradley |
Samwell Tarly (12 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Kristian Nairn |
Hodor (12 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Sibel Kekilli |
Shae (11 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Mark Stanley |
Grenn (11 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Roxanne McKee |
Doreah (11 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Sean Bean |
Eddard Stark (10 episodes, 2011)
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| Natalia Tena |
Osha (10 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Esmé Bianco |
Ros (10 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Joe Dempsie |
Gendry (10 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Jason Momoa |
Khal Drogo (10 episodes, 2011-2012)
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| Thomas Brodie-Sangster |
Jojen Reed (10 episodes, 2013)
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| Ciarán Hinds |
Mance Rayder (10 episodes, 2013)
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| Kristofer Hivju |
Tormund Giantsbane (10 episodes, 2013)
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| James Cosmo |
Jeor Mormont (9 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Ben Hawkey |
Hot Pie (9 episodes, 2011-2013)
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| Season | Ordered | Filming | Premiere | Novel adapted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | March 2, 2010 | Second half of 2010 | April 17, 2011 | A Game of Thrones |
| Season 2 | April 19, 2011 | Second half of 2011 | April 1, 2012 | A Clash of Kings |
| Season 3 | April 10, 2012 | Second half of 2012 | March 31, 2013 | About the first half of A Storm of Swords |
