Which Former Game of Thrones Child Star Has , Enjoyed the Most Successful Career?

 

Game of Thrones launched a wave of young British stars — but who’s shining the brightest now?

Over the years, Game of Thrones became more than just a cultural phenomenon — it became a career-making machine, especially for its younger cast. Across eight seasons, the show introduced a fresh generation of talented actors to the world. Many of them have gone on to explore new opportunities, landing roles in films, TV shows, and voice acting gigs. While everyone’s journey looks different — and success doesn’t always happen overnight — it’s hard not to wonder: which young Game of Thrones star is leading the pack?

(Just to be clear, we’re focusing on the younger members of the cast who really got their big break thanks to Thrones. So yes, we know legends like Diana Rigg and Charles Dance could outshine almost anyone — but they were icons long before Westeros.)

Let’s start with the youngest cast member on the list. Though his post-Thrones resume is still pretty light, he did voice a character in The Boxtrolls, an animated movie by Laika that charmed plenty of fans. To be fair, he’s been busy with something pretty important — finishing school! Plus, he’s grown up a lot since his early days on the show and might be unrecognizable to some fans. While we haven’t seen him take the spotlight just yet, there’s definitely potential waiting to be unlocked.

Then there’s Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen — the fierce and fearless Khaleesi. She’s had no trouble landing major roles since leaving Thrones. However, her journey hasn’t been all smooth sailing. Terminator Genisys, where she played the iconic Sarah Connor, didn’t exactly win over critics or audiences. And while Me Before You was a commercial success, it stirred up controversy for how it portrayed disability.

Still, it’s not fair to place all the blame on Clarke for those outcomes. It’s easy to understand why she would jump at the chance to take on such big, bold roles — especially one as legendary as Sarah Connor. And in the end, the fact that she continues to be cast in high-profile projects shows the industry still has faith in her star power.