What's the best thing about watching Game Of Thrones? Reading everything about it after you've watched it! We know a lot about the famous show's characters: their likes and dislikes, their passions and fears, whether or not they're involved in an incestuous relationship, the number of dragons they possess, etc. The performances are so captivating that we often forget that Game of Thrones actors are real people beneath Cersei Lannister and Daenerys Targaryen. Often these famous actors and actresses have appeared in many other productions before their appearance on HBO's most popular series. And since we already know who's going out with who, now is the time to see how our beloved Game of Thrones cast looked when they were young (or in some cases - kids) in this 'then and now' photo compilation.

Take a look at this list, compiled by Bored Panda, and see if you can find your favorite GoT cast member before they arrived in Westeros. If you're yearning for more Game of Thrones trivia - check our post on Game of Thrones Facts That You Probably Didn't Know.

#1

Jason Momoa As Jason (In 2003's Baywatch) And As Khal Drogo (In GoT)

Jason Momoa As Jason (In 2003's Baywatch) And As Khal Drogo (In GoT)

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#2

Diana Rigg As Emma Peel (In 1961's The Avengers) And As Olenna Tyrrel (In GoT)

Diana Rigg As Emma Peel (In 1961's The Avengers) And As Olenna Tyrrel (In GoT)

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Young Kit Harington And As Jon Snow (In GoT)

Young Kit Harington And As Jon Snow (In GoT)

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Gwendoline Christie As Lexi (In 2012's Wizards Vs. Aliens) And As Brienne Of Tarth (In GoT)

Gwendoline Christie As Lexi (In 2012's Wizards Vs. Aliens) And As Brienne Of Tarth (In GoT)

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Gypsy Lou
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you keep saying that about her nose, I think she is beautiful

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#5

Iain Glenn As Carl Galton (In 1988's The Fear) And As Ser Jorah Mormont (In GoT)

Iain Glenn As Carl Galton (In 1988's The Fear) And As Ser Jorah Mormont (In GoT)

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#6

Peter Dinklage As Finbar Mcbride (In 2003's The Station Agent) And As Tyrion Lannister (In GoT)

Peter Dinklage As Finbar Mcbride (In 2003's The Station Agent) And As Tyrion Lannister (In GoT)

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Aaron Matthews
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Peter more than any other actor on Got has over come tremendous prejudice being a dwarf has not stopped a great actor from showing the world he is not to be overlooked or typecast

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#7

Young Kristofer Hivju And As Tormund Giantsbane (In GoT)

Young Kristofer Hivju And As Tormund Giantsbane (In GoT)

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#8

Charles Dance As David Carlton (In 2002's Ali G Indahouse) And As Tywin Lannister (In GoT)

Charles Dance As David Carlton (In 2002's Ali G Indahouse) And As Tywin Lannister (In GoT)

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Bitch Pudding
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yass, hunty! You betta get to werk and werk that puss, miss thang!

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#9

Lena Headey As Young Mary (In 1992's Waterland) And As Cersei Lannister (In GoT)

Lena Headey As Young Mary (In 1992's Waterland) And As Cersei Lannister (In GoT)

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#10

Emilia Clarke When She Was A Child And As Daenerys Targaryen

Emilia Clarke When She Was A Child And As Daenerys Targaryen

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Aaron Matthews
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is one to watch she made a terrific Younger Sarah Conner in the terminator reboot this last year she has the acting chops to go a long way

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#11

Sean Bean As Horace Clark (In A 1984 Episode Of The Bill) And As Ned Stark (In GoT)

Sean Bean As Horace Clark (In A 1984 Episode Of The Bill) And As Ned Stark (In GoT)

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#12

Carice Van Houten As Suzy (In 1999's Suzy Q) And As Melisandre (In GoT)

Carice Van Houten As Suzy (In 1999's Suzy Q) And As Melisandre (In GoT)

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#13

Maisie Williams When She Was A Child And As Arya Stark (In GoT)

Maisie Williams When She Was A Child And As Arya Stark (In GoT)

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Sophie Turner When She Was A Child And As Sansa Stark (In GoT)

Sophie Turner When She Was A Child And As Sansa Stark (In GoT)

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Aparna Kar
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor thing. Has to frown on the show all the time when she has a beautiful smile

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#15

Young Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson And As The Mountain (In GoT)

Young Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson And As The Mountain (In GoT)

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#16

Aidan Gillen As Frank (In 2000's The Low Down) And As Petyr Baelish (In GoT)

Aidan Gillen As Frank (In 2000's The Low Down) And As Petyr Baelish (In GoT)

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Julien Neaves
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He knew winter was coming so he frosted all his tips

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#17

Rose Leslie As Gwen Dawson (in 2010's Downton Abbey) And As Ygritte (in Got)

Rose Leslie As Gwen Dawson (in 2010's Downton Abbey) And As Ygritte (in Got)

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#18

Natalie Dormer As Victoria (In 2005's Casanova) And As Margaery Tyrell (In GoT)

Natalie Dormer As Victoria (In 2005's Casanova) And As Margaery Tyrell (In GoT)

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Betty Osthoff
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would have loved to see the shot from Tudor's as Anne Boleyn.

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#19

Tom Wlaschiha (In 2008's Spoons) And As Jaqen H'gar (In GoT)

Tom Wlaschiha (In 2008's Spoons) And As Jaqen H'gar (In GoT)

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#20

Ross Mullan As Puppeteer (In 2007's Bear Behaving Badly) And As White Walker (In GoT)

Ross Mullan As Puppeteer (In 2007's Bear Behaving Badly) And As White Walker (In GoT)

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#21

Thomas Brodie-Sangster As Sam (In 2003's Love Actually) And As Jojen Reed (In GoT)

Thomas Brodie-Sangster As Sam (In 2003's Love Actually) And As Jojen Reed (In GoT)

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#22

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau As Martin (In 1997's Nightwatch) And As Jaime Lannister (In GoT)

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau As Martin (In 1997's Nightwatch) And As Jaime Lannister (In GoT)

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#23

Young Kristian Nairn And As Hodor (In GoT)

Young Kristian Nairn And As Hodor (In GoT)

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#24

Young Gwendoline Christie And As Brienne Of Tarth (In GoT)

Young Gwendoline Christie And As Brienne Of Tarth (In GoT)

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#25

Michelle Fairley As Teresa Doyle (In 1990's Hidden Agenda) And As Catelyn Stark (In GoT)

Michelle Fairley As Teresa Doyle (In 1990's Hidden Agenda) And As Catelyn Stark (In GoT)

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#26

Max Von Sydow As Antonius Block (In 1957's The Seventh Seal) And As Three-Eyed Raven (In GoT)

Max Von Sydow As Antonius Block (In 1957's The Seventh Seal) And As Three-Eyed Raven (In GoT)

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#27

Young Iwan Rheon And As Ramsay Bolton (In GoT)

Young Iwan Rheon And As Ramsay Bolton (In GoT)

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WhiteNight
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought he was Smeagol from TLOTR when I first saw him

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#28

Richard Madden As Young Andy (in 2000's Complicity) And As Robb Stark (In GoT)

Richard Madden As Young Andy (in 2000's Complicity) And As Robb Stark (In GoT)

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#29

Liam Cunningham As The Onion Knight (In 1995's First Knight) And As Ser Davos (In GoT)

Liam Cunningham As The Onion Knight (In 1995's First Knight) And As Ser Davos (In GoT)

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Sarah Garland
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What! The Onion Knight, haha, that is his name in GoT too... he was destined for this role.

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#30

Mark Addy As David 'Dave' (In 1997's The Full Monty) And As Robert Baratheon (In GoT)

Mark Addy As David 'Dave' (In 1997's The Full Monty) And As Robert Baratheon (In GoT)

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Tamra Smith
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mark Addy must be a good actor because I know him from other roles but never recognized him on GoT.

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#31

Alfie Allen As Arundel's Son (In 1998's Elizabeth) And As Theon Greyjoy (In GoT)

Alfie Allen As Arundel's Son (In 1998's Elizabeth) And As Theon Greyjoy (In GoT)

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Aparna Kar
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think his core competency is crying in a way that makes you feel sorry for the character

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#32

Young Jerome Flynn And As Bronn (in Got)

Young Jerome Flynn And As Bronn (in Got)

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#33

Jonathan Pryce As Sam Lowry (In 1985's Brazil) And As High Sparrow (In GoT)

Jonathan Pryce As Sam Lowry (In 1985's Brazil) And As High Sparrow (In GoT)

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Linda Reynolds
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was also Elizabeth Swan's father in Pirates of the Caribbean! :)

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#34

Rory McCann As Kenny Mcleod (in 2002's The Book Group) And As Sandor Clegane Aka The Hound (In GoT)

Rory McCann As Kenny Mcleod (in 2002's The Book Group) And As Sandor Clegane Aka The Hound (In GoT)

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#35

Conleth Hill As Roache (In 1992's Blue Heaven) And As Lord Varys (In GoT)

Conleth Hill As Roache (In 1992's Blue Heaven) And As Lord Varys (In GoT)

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Amanda Martin
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

According to Peter Dinklage, Conleth is the most hilarious person on set. You wouldn't know by how he plays Varys, but I could see it.

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#36

Isaac Hempstead Wright As Tom Hill (In 2011's The Awakening) And As Bran Stark (In GoT)

Isaac Hempstead Wright As Tom Hill (In 2011's The Awakening) And As Bran Stark (In GoT)

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#37

Charles Dance As Anthony Bowles (In 1988's Pascali's Island) And As Tywin Lannister (In GoT)

Charles Dance As Anthony Bowles (In 1988's Pascali's Island) And As Tywin Lannister (In GoT)

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Lily Mae Kitty
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

distracted by Helen Mirren. I hope I could be half as hot as her at her age.

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#38

Jack Gleeson As Little Boy (In 2005's Batman Begins) And As Joffrey Baratheon (In GoT)

Jack Gleeson As Little Boy (In 2005's Batman Begins) And As Joffrey Baratheon (In GoT)

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#39

Stephen Dillane As Michael Henderson (In 1997's Welcome To Sarajevo) And As Stanis Baratheon (In GoT)

Stephen Dillane As Michael Henderson (In 1997's Welcome To Sarajevo) And As Stanis Baratheon (In GoT)

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#40

Richard Brake As Pierce Tencil (In 1996's Subterfuge) And As Night's King (In GoT)

Richard Brake As Pierce Tencil (In 1996's Subterfuge) And As Night's King (In GoT)

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Jeanna Magary
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The original Night King! I wish they hadn't re-cast him.

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#41

Michael Mcelhatton As Raymond 'Rats' Doyle (In 2001's Paths To Freedom) And As Roose Bolton (In GoT)

Michael Mcelhatton As Raymond 'Rats' Doyle (In 2001's Paths To Freedom) And As Roose Bolton (In GoT)

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#42

David Bradley As Colin Woodcock (In 1971's A Family At War) And As Walder Frey (In GoT)

David Bradley As Colin Woodcock (In 1971's A Family At War) And As Walder Frey (In GoT)

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