Emilia Clarke
Biography
Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke is an English actress born on October 23, 1986, in London, England. She trained at the Drama Centre London and graduated in 2009, quickly landing her career-defining role just two years later.
Clarke rose to international fame as Daenerys Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011-2019). Her portrayal of the exiled princess who transforms into a powerful dragon queen earned her four Primetime Emmy nominations and made her one of the most recognizable actresses in the world. The character became a cultural icon and symbol of female empowerment.
Beyond Game of Thrones, Clarke has starred in films including Terminator Genisys (2015), Me Before You (2016), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and Last Christmas (2019). In 2019, she revealed she had survived two life-threatening brain aneurysms during the early years of filming Game of Thrones, and she subsequently founded the charity SameYou to support brain injury recovery.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
- Louisa Clark in Me Before You (2016)
- Sarah Connor in Terminator Genisys (2015)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 4x Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Supporting/Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Game of Thrones)
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (Game of Thrones)
Frequently Asked Questions
Emilia Clarke is best known for playing Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Yes, Clarke suffered two life-threatening brain aneurysms in 2011 and 2013 during filming of Game of Thrones, which she publicly revealed in 2019.
She founded SameYou, a charity dedicated to supporting people recovering from brain injuries and strokes.