--- title: Game of Thrones: Arya Stark Calls Out A Song of Ice and Fire Readers description: The 17-year-old actress from the popular HBO drama expertly trolled the "snobby" fans of George R.R. Martin's books canonical: https://time.com/3058029/game-of-thrones-maisie-williams-book-television/ author: Eric Dodds article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2014-07-30T14:35:48.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T08:00:59.593Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: Game of Thrones: Maisie Williams Proves Herself an Expert Troll og:description: The 17-year-old actress from the popular HBO drama expertly trolled the "snobby" fans of George R.R. 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Maisie Williams attends the Entertainment Weekly: Women Who Kick Ass panel and presentation and presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 on July 26 in San Diego, California. Albert L. Ortega—Getty Images by [Eric Dodds](https://time.com/author/eric-dodds/) ## Eric Dodds Jul 30, 2014 2:35 PM UTC It’s rather well-established that Maisie Williams is [the best](http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/game%5Fof%5Fthrones%5Fmaisie%5Fwilliams%5F5%5Fvines%5Fto%5Fprove%5Fshes%5Fqueen%5Fof%5Fthe%5Finternet-2013-06), but now she’s gone a step further, championing the cause of _Game of Thrones_ television fans who have had just about enough of book readers’ condescension. For as long as GoT has been on the air, _A Song of Ice and Fire_ experts have been criticizing and spoiling the HBO show, and Williams simply won’t take it anymore. During an [interview the TVLine](http://tvline.com/2014/07/29/game-of-thrones-season-5-arya-lady-stoneheart/), Williams was asked about Lady Stoneheart — a popular character from George R.R. Martin’s novels not slated to appear in the television show — and she used it as an opportunity to expertly troll book readers: --- > “” --- Never change, Arya Stark. \[[TVLine](http://tvline.com/2014/07/29/game-of-thrones-season-5-arya-lady-stoneheart/)\] ## Transcript Hi, I'm Alexander Siddig, and I'm really, really excited to be playing Doran Martell in Game of Thrones! I'm Toby Sebastian and I'm playing Trystan Martell. People of the world dream of being a part of this. So for me it is an act of being cast alongside these types of people. It's really as good as it gets. Hello my name is Nell Tiger Free, I'm going to be playing Myrcella Baratheon. I'm absolutely exited to be given such an amazing opportunity. And I think it's gonna be a bit of challenge, but [ UNKNOWN ]. Hi, my name is DeObia Oparei, and I'm gonna be playing the part of Areo Hotah. I'm looking forward to being a part of this incredible production. I'm completely stoked. Bring it on. My name is Enzo Cilenti and I'm playing Yezzan. I am frothing with excitement to be part of this epic, epic series. Hi Comic Con. Hi, my name is Jessica Henwick and I will be playing Nymeria Sand. What do I like most about my character? Her weapons. Hi, I'm Rosabell Laurenti Seller, but in Game of Thrones I am Tyene Sand. I can't wait to get on set but in the meantime. I'm practicing with my double daggers. I'm Keisha Castle- Hughes and I'll be playing the role of Obara Sand. I'm so very excited to be on the show. I can hardly contain myself. My name's Jonathan Pryce and I will be playing. High parrow and I'm very excited to be joining the cat of Game of Throne with this new fascinating character. 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