SOPHIE TURNER AS SANSA STARK — My oh my has Sansa Stark changed. Sophie Turner’s Game of Thrones character has grown into her own. As turner explained at Comic-Con, Sansa has been “silently absorbing, learning and adapting” to the game afoot in Winterfell. Will she take the Iron Throne? Turner doesn’t think so, but we’re not counting her out just yet. NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU AS JAIME LANNISTER — he’s down a hand and been through quite a number of experiences, but Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s Jaime Lannister is still around and kicking in season six of Game of Thrones. RORY MCCANN AS THE HOUND — Sandor Clegane, or The Hound, is one of the most dangerous men in Westeros. Rory McCann made his Game of Thrones debut in the first season and appeared through seasons two-four. He was left to die in season four, but surprise! He returned in season six. EMILIA CLARKE AS DAENERYS TARGARYEN — all hail the queen! Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen has been through her fair share of fire (literally) and emerged intent on reigning over the Seven Kingdoms. RICHARD DORMER AS BERIC DONDARRION — David Michael Scott originated the role of Beric Dondarrion in the first season of Game of Thrones, with Richard Dormer taking it over for season three. Published in Daily Times, July 28th , 2017.