It's a bit unreal that, after eight whole years, Game of Thrones really came to an end with its final episode ever, last night. With eight seasons of love and scandal, plot-twist treacheries and alliances, wars, dragons, and White Walkers all behind us now, the HBO series has undoubtedly left an imprint in the hearts of fans of the medieval franchise. This was all due in part, of course, to the awesome ensemble cast of characters, who have matured into household names since the show's inception in 2011.
From the baby-faced Arya and Bran Stark to beloved underdogs Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen, see how much the stars who played these roles have changed since then to now.
Be warned: Spoilers from Season 8 ahead!
Cersei Lannister
Actor's Name: Lena Headey
Fate on the Show: Dead
Tyrion Lannister
Actor's Name: Peter Dinklage
Fate on the Show: Alive
Jaime Lannister
Actor's Name: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Fate on the Show: Dead
Daenerys Targaryen
Actor's Name: Emilia Clarke
Fate on the Show: Dead
Jon Snow
Actor's Name: Kit Harington
Fate on the Show: Alive
Sansa Stark
Actor's Name: Sophie Turner
Fate on the Show: Alive
Arya Stark
Actor's Name: Maisie Williams
Fate on the Show: Alive
Bran Stark
Actor's Name: Isaac Hempstead-Wright
Fate on the Show: Alive
Jorah Mormont
Actor's Name: Iain Glen
Fate on the Show: Dead
Theon Greyjoy
Actor's Name: Alfie Allen
Fate on the Show: Dead
Sandor "The Hound" Clegane
Actor's Name: Rory McCann
Fate on the Show: Dead
Brienne of Tarth
Actor's Name: Gwendoline Christie
Fate on the Show: Alive
Davos Seaworth
Actor's Name: Liam Cunningham
Fate on the Show: Alive
Missandei
Actor's Name: Nathalie Emmanuel
Fate on the Show: Dead
Grey Worm
Actor's Name: Jacob Anderson
Fate on the Show: Alive
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