[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-of-got-stars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-of-got-stars\/","headline":"Game of Thrones \u2013 the Cars of the Stars","name":"Game of Thrones \u2013 the Cars of the Stars","description":"You may have been moved by Kit Harrington\u2019s reaction to reading the final season script for the first time [don\u2019t worry, no spoilers in this article!] in the recent HBO documentary, Game of Thrones: The Last Watch and been moved yourself to see that actors really do care about the roles they play. Emotion comes into choosing a car too of course, how often have you seen a friend replace their 2-seater petrol guzzling sports car for a nought-sixty-in-two-days bland […]","datePublished":"2019-05-29","dateModified":"2025-02-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cars-of-the-stars-feature-e1740042980269.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cars-of-the-stars-feature-e1740042980269.jpg","height":520,"width":884},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars-of-got-stars\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":1202,"keywords":["Actors cars","Game of Thrones","Game of Thrones actors"],"articleBody":"You may have been moved by Kit Harrington\u2019s reaction to reading the final season script for the first time [don\u2019t worry, no spoilers in this article!] in the recent HBO documentary, Game of Thrones: The Last Watch and been moved yourself to see that actors really do care about the roles they play. Emotion comes into choosing a car too of course, how often have you seen a friend replace their 2-seater petrol guzzling sports car for a nought-sixty-in-two-days bland people carrier once they have a family? Yes, of course they knew the sports car was impractical, but we so often buy cars based on emotion first, practicality second \u2013 until we get a family.With that in mind, it\u2019s interesting to see what the actorsresponsible for bringing us one of the most talked about TV series events inhistory, Game of Thrones, drivethemselves \u2013 and its clear that emotion plays a big part in these decisionstoo; these are not necessarily the types of transport you might be expectingthese actors to drive. Kit Harington (Jon Snow)pinterest.comIt seems fitting to start with the central character to thewhole Game of Thrones series; the pivotalcharacter of Jon Snow developed from season 1 right up to the final season 8into a firm fan favourite. The actor himself has recently said that he hasstruggled with personal and emotional issues as the Emmy Award winning serieswent from strength to strength and became a phenomenon, having recently checkedhimself into a wellness clinic as the HBO show\u2019s final episodes were due toair.Harrington, who is married to Rose Leslie, who played thewildling Ygritte on Game of Thronesand became Jon Snow\u2019s love interest, has chosen perhaps a the most expectedmode of transport for an actor in this list. Kit\u2019s favoured vehicle is a JaguarF-Type, the 2-seater sports car that is often argued to be the true successorto the throne left vacant by the E-Type. You can let your own imagination runthe parallels here!Kit also has a classic styled Triumph Thruxton motorcycle,and is the only actor here who ventures onto two wheels. Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark)Sansa Stark\u2019s rise from a young na\u00efve girl to wily confidentwould-be queen has been one of the most pleasing aspects of the show – consideringwhat the character has been put through. Indeed, just avoiding death in Game of Thrones is something in itself.You could argue that Sophie has a car for each of the dramatic stages that shewent through in Thrones \u2013 not content with one, Sophie Turner drives an AudiA7, a Porsche Panamera and a Volvo V90. With some of the scenes that SansaStark has had to endure, you can perhaps understand the need for the securityof a Volvo, the manufacturer that we most associate with being ahead of thegame as far as safety is concerned.Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)celebmafia.comThe Mother of Dragons, who has graced our screens since2011, also has a fine stable of cars, including a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, AudiA8, Audi Q3 and a 5.9-litre V12 Aston Martin DB9. She also owns a classicMercedes 380 SL.It has been rumoured that Emilia Clarke earned $2,000 pereach episode of Game of Thrones thatshe featured in, so amassing a few nice cars shouldn\u2019t dent the bank balancetoo much.Yet it could have all been so different for Emilia Clarke\u2019sarc of success, as before Game of Thronesbecame the world beating show that we know today, HBO shot a pilot show thatnever aired \u2013 and in it, Daenerys Targaryen was played by a different actress,called Tamzin Merchant.Maisie Williams (Arya Stark)mashable.comMaisie Williams was only 14 when she first appeared as AryaStark, so has only been driving for a relatively short period of time. Theactress has literally grown up on screen over the show\u2019s 9-year run from2011-2019. While the small but deadly Arya Stark might be expected tobe riding in a compact sleek sports car, Maisie prefers something a littlelarger and has been spotted driving a Range Rover. The luxury SUV, now in itsfourth generation, should protect her from winter and any dangers on the roadas much as the teachings of that mysterious shape-shifting guild of assassins,the Faceless Men. Maybe paramagnetic colour-changing paint would beappropriate.Aiden Gillen (Petyr Baelish, AKA \u2018Littlefinger\u2019)If Aiden Gillen\u2019s portrayal of Littlefinger may have owed alot to various classic British spy films, it might come as no surprise thatGillen prefers a traditional classic car and owns a Volvo Amazon 121. TheAmazon was a long-running Volvo that existed from 1956 until 1970 and wasoriginally called the \u2018Amason\u2019 in tribute to the female warriors of Greekmythology. Again, one can possibly find a connection here between themythological Amazons and many of the female characters in Game of Thrones! Though for every-day practical use, Littlefingerdrives a Mercedes S-Class.Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) zimbio.com Watching Peter Dinklage\u2019s fine Emmy Award-winning performancesin Game of Thrones as Tyrion Lanasterhas been fascinating. Seeing Tyrion develop from a brothel-haunting drink-lovinghedonist, to a major player with many a memorable word of wisdom imparted fromhis lips, and all delivered in that impeccable English accent (he\u2019s actuallyAmerican) has been exhilarating; akin to watching Mark Rylance in the BBCmini-series, Wolf Hall.Obviously Peter Dinklage has a height disadvantage to theother cast members as far as finding a suitable car goes, and to that end heowns a specially adapted Chrysler 300, the 4-door luxury vehicle from the hugemanufacturer known as one of the \u2018big 3\u2019 in the USA. While some reports havesuggested that Dinklage is the highest paid actor on Game of Thrones, that honour in fact goes to\u2026Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister, AKA \u2018Kingslayer\u2019) sumobrothers.com Despite his dubious predilections, Jaime Lanister is easilyone of the most popular characters in the series thanks to some fine actingfrom Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Nikolaj is another lover of the classic car and theDanish actor owns an Audi F103. The moniker \u2018F103\u2019 is actually the internalcode name for the model series, which ran from 1965 until 1972. Presumably, hehas had the infamous engine issues that afflicted some earlier models thanks toa high compression ratio sorted out \u2013 though for his character Jaime Lanister,\u2018serious issues\u2019 seem to be his fort\u00e9 in Gameof Thrones.Lena Headey (Cersai Lannister)hawtcelebs.comTalking of Jaime Lanister\u2019s issues, his on-screen sister(and lover) Cersai Lanister played by Lena Headey is surely one of the mostunpopular characters the series has thrown at us; consistently cold andcalculating, yet still a fan favourite \u2013 everyone loves to hate a baddie.Lena drives a Chrysler 300 and a Tesla Model S \u2013 the onlyone on this list to venture into EV territory. The Tesla Model S is the carthat has removed the \u2018what if\u2019 anti-electric vehicle argument; \u2018what if it runsout\u2026\u2019 is no longer a real consideration, as the Tesla boasts the longest EVrange currently out there at 370 miles between charges. 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