21 Actors Who Played Roles In Both 'Game of Thrones' And 'Star Wars'

Quite a few Game of Thrones actors has made appearances in the Star Wars movies. Game of Thrones was inspired by George R.R. Martin's book series, whereas George Lucas created the Star Wars world as a feature film before it expanded into a multiplatform franchise. Many performers didn't appear in Star Wars until after their tenure in Westeros came to an end, despite being active for decades prior to the premiere of Game of Thrones.
Both Star Wars and Game of Thrones have continued to grow their respective brands. The House of the Dragon spinoff by HBO Max is now in development, while Star Wars is shifting its attention to its Disney+ projects. More Game of Thrones veterans moving over to Star Wars and vice versa wouldn't be shocking. Here are all of the actors who have so far appeared in both franchises.

1. Julian Glover

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In "Game of Thrones," Julian Glover portrayed Grand Maester Pycelle. But early in his acting career, he appeared in "The Empire Strikes Back" as General Maximilian Veers.

2. Oliver Ford Davies

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On "Game of Thrones," Oliver Ford Davies portrayed Maester Cressen, who worked for Dragonstone under Stannis Baratheon. He also appeared in the prequel trilogy as Sio Bibble.

3. Keisha Castle-Hughes

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On "Game of Thrones," Keisha Castle-Hughes portrayed Obara Sand, and in "Revenge of the Sith," she played Queen Apailana.

4. Gwendoline Christie

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In "The Force Awakens," Gwendoline Christie debuted as Captain Phasma in the "Star Wars" world after playing Ser Brienne of Tarth on "Game of Thrones."

5. Max Van Sydow

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On "Game of Thrones," Max Van Sydow portrayed the Three-Eyed Raven who handed Bran his throne, and in "The Force Awakens," he played Lor San Tekka.

6. Emun Elliot

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On "Game of Thrones," Emun Elliot played the singer Marillion, who had his tongue amputated on Joffrey's orders. He also played Major Brance in "The Force Awakens."

7. Jessica Henwick

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In "The Force Awakens," Jessica Henwick portrays Jessika Pava in addition to her role as Nymeria Sand on "Game of Thrones."

8. Miltos Yerolemou

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On "Game of Thrones," Miltos Yerolemou portrayed Syrio Forel, Arya's sword teacher, and he made an appearance as a bar patron in "The Force Awakens."

9. Ian Whythe

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On "Game of Thrones," Ian Whythe played a variety of roles, including a White Walker, the Mountain in season 2, and Wun Wun the gigantic. He played the roles of Crusher Roodown and Bollie Prindle in "The Force Awakens."

10. Thomas Brodie-Sangster

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On "Game of Thrones," Thomas Brodie-Sangster played Jojen Reed; he also appeared as Petty Officer Thanisson in "The Force Awakens."

11. Hannah John-Kamen

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On "Game of Thrones," Hannah John-Kamen portrayed Ornela, a Dosh khaleen who meets Daenerys Targaryen, and in "The Force Awakens," she played First Order Officer No. 1.

12. Jefferson Hall

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Jefferson Hall portrayed Ser Hugh of the Vale on "Game of Thrones," who was murdered in a duel with the Mountain, and had a fleeting cameo as First Order Officer No. 4 in "The Force Awakens."

13. Mark Stanley

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On "Game of Thrones," Mark Stanley portrayed Grenn, a Night's Watch member; he also had an appearance as a Knight of Ren in "The Force Awakens."

14. Kate Dickie

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On "Game of Thrones," Kate Dickie played Lysa Arryn, and she also made an appearance as a monitor for the First Order in "The Last Jedi."

15. Ralph Ineson

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On "Game of Thrones," Ralph Ineson played Dagmer Cleftjaw, a raider for House Greyjoy. In "The Last Jedi," he played Colonel Ansiv Garmuth.

16. Mark Lewis Jones

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On "Game of Thrones," Mark Lewis Jones portrayed Shagga, the Stone Crows' commander, and in "The Last Jedi," he played Captain Moden Canady.

17. Ian McElhinney

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In addition to portraying Ser Barristan Selmy in "Game of Thrones," Ian McElhinney also appeared briefly as General Jan Dodonna in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

18. Francis Magee

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On "Game of Thrones," Francis Magee portrayed Yoren, a Night's Watch recruiter who kept Arya safe as they left King's Landing, and in "Rogue One," he played Jav Mefran.

19. Emilia Clarke

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On "Game of Thrones," Emilia Clarke portrayed Daenerys Targaryen, and in "Solo: A Star Wars Story," she played Qi'ra.

20. Spencer Wilding

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On "Game of Thrones," Spencer Wilding portrayed a white walker, and in "Rogue One," he filled in as Darth Vader.

21. Indira Varma

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In "Game of Thrones," Indira Varma played Ellaria Sand, and in "Obi-Wan Kenobi" on Disney+, she played Tala.