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Heroes are found in the most unlikely places in Westeros. In season two ofGame of Thrones(lightly paraphrased from George R.R. Martin'sA Clash of Kings), Lord Varys says to Tyrion Lannister, "Power resides where men believe it resides. It's a trick, a shadow on the wall. And a very small man can cast a very large shadow."
A century prior, it is a humble young man nearly seven feet tall with no title and no money—essentially the complete inverse of Tyrion—who must overcome appearances and prove his worth.
HBO's endeavor at building an expanded universe aroundGame of Thronescontinues with the series premiere ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, loosely based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg, a trilogy of novellas. Yes,there are Targaryens. (But no dragons.) There is also a great tourney with many familiar Great Houses, but completely new names for viewers who haven't readThe Hedge Knight, the first story in the series.
If you're struggling to keep track of all the characters inA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, or wondering where you recognize the actors from, here's a handy guide to the season one cast.
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Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan "Dunk" the Tall
Peter Claffey stars as Ser Duncan "Dunk" the Tall, a young hedge knight raised in the slums of Flea Bottom in King's Landing, looking to prove his valor and himself worthy of a knighthood.
The Irish actor has previously appeared inBad Sisters, Vikings: Valhalla,andSmall Things Like These.
Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg
Egg strives to be Dunk's squire. He's a bit stubborn, but also extremely sharp and willing to work.
Ansell previously appeared inThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesas a young Coriolanus Snow.
Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen
Prince Maekar is a severe man and fearsome warrior who lacks any humor. He is the fourth and last son of King Daeron II Targaryen and his wife, Queen Myriah Martell, neither of whom appear on screen in this season.
Spruell is best known forFargo,Dune: Prophecy, andOutlaw King.
Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion Targaryen
First noted inA Storm of Swords, there is a saying in Westeros, "Every time a new Targaryen is born, the gods toss the coin in the air, and the world holds its breath to see how it will land." There are two sides to the coin: greatness and madness. Aerion Targaryen, also known as "Brightflame," fell on the madness side.
Bennett has also appeared inTrue Detective,Black Doves, andThe Nevers.
Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen
On the flip side of that coin is Prince Baelor, Prince Maekar's brother and uncle to Aerion. He is Hand of the King and Heir to the Iron Throne as the eldest son of the current ruler, King Daeron II of House Targaryen. He stands as a rare figure of restraint and patience within this family.
Carvel's previous credits includeThe Crown,Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, and Tom Hooper'sLes Misérables.
Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
Tanzyn Crawford plays Tanselle, a member of a puppeteering group from the southern region of Dorne. She becomes a kindred spirit of sorts in the tourney campgrounds for Dunk.
The Australian actress previously appeared inTiny Beautiful Thingsand will soon appear in the television adaptation ofAssassin's Creed.
Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
Ser Arlan was Dunk's first and only master to date, and whom Dunk says is the one who knighted him. (In Westeros, the rule is it only takes another knight to bestow a knighthood on another.) His influence shapes Dunk's understanding of knighthood (and the world) more than any oath.
With nearly 200 credits to his name, Webb has appeared in movies and TV shows such asAlien, Robin Hood, Valkyrie, Doctor Who, and BBC'sSherlock.
Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
Ser Lyonel, also known as "The Laughing Storm," is the current Lord of Storm's End and the head of House Baratheon. (He's the ancestor of King Robert Baratheon and his brothers, Renly and Stannis, fromGame of Thrones.) He's sly as a fox and loves a good party, but ready for battle at any time.
Ings is best known forThe Crown,Sex Education, andThe Woman in Cabin 10.
Shaun Thomas as Ser Raymun Fossoway
A stocky but honorable Ser Raymun befriends Dunk after he arrives at the Ashford Meadow tourney. He is also a cousin of and squire for Ser Steffon Fossoway, who is seen as the more prototypical Westerosi knight in comparison.
Thomas was also inMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, How to Have Sex,andThe Choral.
Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
Ser Steffon is a dashing knight the heir to House Fossoway of Cider Hall. An ambitious man, he is one of the first entrants in the tourney at Ashford Meadow.
Ashley has also been inThe King, Masters of the Air,andThe Lost City of Z.
Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate
Steely Pate is a hard-edged blacksmith (and a bit with a heart of gold) working on the grounds of the Ashford Meadow tournament. Dunk comes to him for help with his shield and armor.
Kerkour recently appeared inLockerbie: A Search for Truth,House of Gucci, and Ridley Scott'sNapoleon.
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer
Plummer is the master of the games for the tourney at Ashford Meadow. He initially rejects Dunk's request to join, but reconsiders on certain terms.
Vaughan-Lawlor is best known forPeaky Blinders,Say Nothing, andAvengers: Infinity War.
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