Cersei Lannister, played by Lena Headey, delivers some of Game of Thrones's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Cersei Lannister quotes from Game of Thrones, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Cersei Lannister Quotes
"When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."
— Cersei Lannister, Season 1, Episode 7 - You Win or You Die
"I choose violence."
— Cersei Lannister, Season 6, Episode 8 - No One
"Power is power."
— Cersei Lannister, Season 2, Episode 1 - The North Remembers
Cersei Lannister Trivia & Fun Facts
- Lena Headey used a body double for Cersei's walk of shame scene, though her face was digitally added.
- Lena Headey often drank wine on set between takes to stay in character, but it was actually grape juice.
- Cersei was originally offered to other actresses before Lena Headey was cast.
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