--- title: Game of Thrones Cast on the Red Carpet Over the Years description: The stars of Game of Thrones may frequently be covered in dirt, grime and blood on the show, but they clean up nice for the red carpet. canonical: https://time.com/5386345/game-of-thrones-red-carpet-through-the-years/ author: Megan McCluskey article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-09-17T22:24:35.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:46:14.948Z og:title: The Game of Thrones Cast Ruled the Red Carpet Over the Years og:description: The Westeros crew is always flawless og:url: https://time.com/5386345/game-of-thrones-red-carpet-through-the-years/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt29dc77ef2b343585/69893a30db298705ee260aa5/2016-emmys-emilia-clarke-sophie-turner-kit-harington.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: 2016-Emmys-Emilia-Clarke-Sophie-Turner-Kit-Harington og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: The Game of Thrones Cast Ruled the Red Carpet Over the Years twitter:description: The Westeros crew is always flawless twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt29dc77ef2b343585/69893a30db298705ee260aa5/2016-emmys-emilia-clarke-sophie-turner-kit-harington.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # See the _Game of Thrones_ Cast Rule the Red Carpet Through the Years  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Sep 17, 2018 10:24 PM UTC  Actors Maisie Williams, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, winners of Best Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', pose in the press room during the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Actors Maisie Williams, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, winners of Best Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', pose in the press room during the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Sep 17, 2018 10:24 PM UTC The stars of [_Game of Thrones_](http://time.com/5389324/game-of-thrones-cast-season-8-hints/)may frequently be covered in dirt, grime and blood on the show, but there’s no denying that they clean up nice for the [red carpet](http://time.com/4856413/game-of-thrones-jon-snow-ygritte-premiere-red-carpet-photo/). Since _Game of Thrones_ premiered in 2011, the cast of the beloved HBO drama has not only been slaying their enemies on screen, but also their appearances at awards shows. Whether it’s [Kit Harington and Rose Leslie](http://time.com/4959441/kit-harington-rose-leslie-love-story-timeline/) making their [public debut](http://time.com/4280629/game-of-thrones-kit-harington-rose-leslie-dating/) as a real-life couple at the 2016 Olivier Awards or [Sophie Turner carrying Maisie Williams’ dress train](http://time.com/4628531/golden-globes-2017-anna-kendrick-maisie-williams-sophie-turner/) at the 2017 Golden Globes, the Westeros crew always finds a way to put a smile on fans’ faces. _Game of Thrones_ is [nominated for 22 awards](http://time.com/5336865/emmys-2018-game-of-thrones-nominations/)—including Best Drama Series, Best Directing for a Drama Series and Best Writing for a Drama Series—at the 2018 Emmys. So ahead of what is sure to be another glamorous night for its cast, take a look back at all the times they’ve ruled the red carpet through the years. ## When they smoldered at the 2015 SAG Awards  Actor Kit Harington attends TNT's 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Mark Davis/WireImage  Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau attends TNT's 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Charley Gallay/WireImage  Actors Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner attend the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images ## And _Thrones_ won its first Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series  The cast and writers of Game of Thrones pose in the press room at the 2015 Emmy Awards Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Game of Thrones actors Carice van Houten, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner attend HBO's official 2015 Emmy After Party at The Plaza at the Pacific Design Center on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic ## When Kit Harington and Rose Leslie made their public debut as a couple  Rose Leslie and Kit Harington attend The Olivier Awards with Mastercard at The Royal Opera House on April 3, 2016 in London, England. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images  Rose Leslie and Kit Harington pose on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the 2016 Laurence Olivier Awards in London on April 3, 2016. JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images ## And don’t forget the Season 6 Premiere  Actress Lena Headey attends the premiere for the sixth season of HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 10, 2016 in Hollywood City. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO  Actress Sophie Turner arrives for the Premiere Of HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' Season 6 held at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. C Flanigan/Getty Images  Actor Peter Dinklage arrives at the premiere of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 at the TCL Chinese Theatre on April 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. David Livingston/Getty Images  Actress Emilia Clarke arrives at the premiere of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 at the TCL Chinese Theatre on April 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. David Livingston/Getty Images  Actress Maisie Williams attends the premiere of HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' Season 6 at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images ## Or when they dominated the 2016 Emmys  Actors Maisie Williams, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, winners of Best Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones,' pose in the press room during the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images  Actors Rory McCann, Conleth Hill, Iwan Rheon, Gwendoline Christie, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Maisie Williams, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, winners of Best Drama Series for 'Game of Thrones', pose in the press room at the 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic ## When Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams had a sister moment at the 2017 Golden Globes  Actors Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams arrive to the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017. Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images ## **And stunned at the 2017 BAFTA Tea Party**  Actress Sophie Turner attends The BAFTA Tea Party at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter/BAFTA LA/Getty Images for BAFTA LA  Actress Maisie Williams attends The BAFTA Tea Party at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter/BAFTA LA/Getty Images for BAFTA LA ## But were somehow even more flawless at the 2017 SAG Awards  Actor Sophie Turner attends the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images  Actor Maisie Williams attends the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Alberto E. Rodriguez—Getty Images ## When the cast turned out for the Season 7 Premiere  Kit Harington, Rose Leslie attend the Season 7 Premiere Of HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. C Flanigan/Getty Images  Actress Sophie Turner attends the season 7 premiere of 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Actress Maisie Williams attends the season 7 premiere of 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau attends the season 7 premiere of 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Actress Nathalie Emmanuel attends the season 7 premiere of 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Actor Jacob Anderson attends the season 7 premiere of 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Actress Gwendoline Christie attends the season 7 premiere of 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic  Actor Alfie Allen attends the season 7 premiere of 'Game Of Thrones' at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic ## And last but certainly not least, when Kit and Emilia reunited at the 2018 Golden Globes  Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington of 'Game of Thrones' attends HBO's Official 2018 Golden Globe Awards After Party on January 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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