Stephen Dillane

British actor who played Stannis Baratheon, a rigid claimant to the throne. A Tony Award winner (for The Real Thing on Broadway), Dillane infused Stannis with stern intensity and internal conflict. After Game of Thrones, he starred in the crime drama The Tunnel (2013–2018). Dillane's seasoned acting chops gave Stannis a tragic weight, embodying the show's exploration of duty versus desire.