Fans watched a seemingly never-ending battle for the Iron Throne unfold on Game of Thrones. It left fans wondering who was worthy of ruling Westeros. The conclusion to years of scheming and fighting was… controversial to say the least.

However, we’ve got a different question about the series to answer: Which star from the cast is the wealthiest with the highest estimated net worth?

HBO’s fantasy series is the sort of industry dominating, pop culture titan that comes around every so often and totally changes the game. And while the characters battled it out on the screen, the show made its stars rich in real life.

The show brought the world of Westeros to life straight from the pages of George R.R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and became a breakaway hit that fans are still talking about many years after the grand finale.

It’s such a beloved franchise that it expanded with the release of a new spinoff series House of the Dragon, which started in 2022 and will run for four seasons with the second recently premiering.

The cast of the original series is made up of an incredible group of talented actors. Some of them, especially the youngest stars, came to fame with Game of Thrones and have gone on to find success elsewhere. Take Sophie Turner, for example, who brought Sansa Stark to life and went on to join the X-Men franchise, portraying one of the universe’s most powerful heroes.

Others enjoyed successful careers before joining the series and continue to star in major projects across the globe in 2024.

Who has amassed the largest approximate net worth over the years?

We got curious and did some digging to put together a ranking of the original cast from lowest to highest. With a worth of approximately $120 million, the top earner has the competition beat by a landslide.

40. Kristian Nairn – $500,000

Kristian Nairn brought Hodor to life in the franchise. His character made one of the most selfless sacrifices and was a consistent presence. He’s worth around $500,000.

39. Daniel Portman – $750,000

Daniel Portman played Podrick Payne, Tyrion Lannister’s squire who becomes a loyal companion. He has a net worth of approximately $750,000.

38. Joe Dempsie – $1 Million

Gendry, a blacksmith who is unaware of the noble blood he possesses, is brought to life by Joe Dempsie. The actor is worth approximately $1 million.

37. Conleth Hill – $2 Million

Varys is a powerful character in the world of Game of Thrones. He’s the spymaster known as the Master of Whisperers and is one of the most well-connected characters. He is portrayed by Conleth Hill, who is worth approximately $2 million.

Tie for 30. Jacob Anderson – $3 Million

Grey Worm leads the Unsullied alongside Daenerys and is one of her most trusted soldiers. He is played by Jacob Anderson, who is worth approximately $3 million.

Michiel Huisman brings Daario Naharis to life. He’s a leader of the Second Sons who fights alongside Daenerys. The actor has a net worth of around $3 million.

Tie for 30. Sibel Kekilli – $3 Million

Sibel Kekilli brings Shae to life. The character becomes close with Tyrion Lannister and proves to be quick thinking but makes a great betrayal. The actress has a net worth of around $3 million.

Tie for 30. Michelle Fairley – $3 Million

Michelle Fairley brings the Stark matriarch Catelyn Stark to life. She is worth around $3 million.

Tie for 30. Kristofer Hivju – $3 Million

Tormund Giantsbane is one of the wildlings who live in the vast, wintery tundra north of the wall. He comes a friend of Jon Snow and is brought to life by Kristofer Hivju. The actor is worth around $3 million.

Tie for 30. Iain Glen – $3 Million

Jorah Mormont is one of Daenerys’ first soldiers. Though they have a conflicted relationship, he ends the series on her side. He was played by Iain Glen, who has a net worth of around $3 million.

Tie for 30. Jerome Flynn – $3 Million

Jerome Flynn brought Bronn to life in the series. The witty fighter is scrappy and proves to be a true survivor in a series where deaths happen on a regular basis. The actor is worth approximately $3 million.

Tie for 24. Nathalie Emmanuel – $4 Million

After being freed by Daenerys, Missandei stays by the Queen’s side and proves to be a valuable asset and beloved friend. She is brought to life by Nathalie Emmanuel, who is worth approximately $4 million.

Tie for 24. Iwan Rheon – $4 Million

Forget about the Night King. Iwan Rheon‘s Ramsay Bolton is one of the most frightening and chilling villains in the series. The actor is worth around $4 million.

Tie for 24. Rose Leslie – $4 Million

Ygritte becomes Jon’s love interest when he is north of the Wall. She was brought to life by Rose Leslie, who has an estimated net worth of $4 million.

Tie for 24. Liam Cunningham – $4 Million

Davos Seaworth’s kindness and survival skills made him a favorite on the show. He was played by Liam Cunningham, who has an estimated net worth of $4 million.

Tie for 24. Isaac Hempstead-Wright – $4 Million

As one of the youngest members of the Stark family, Bran’s role in the earliest part of the show might have been small. But he becomes the ultimate ruler when the cards are thrown. He was played by Isaac Hempstead-Wright, who has a net worth of approximately $4 million.

Tie for 24. Gwendoline Christie – $4 Million

Gwendoline Christie‘s Brienne of Tarth is an incredible fighter with a heart of gold and the sort of conviction many characters in the show lack. The actress has a net worth of around $4 million.

Tie for 22. John Bradley – $5 Million

Samwell Tarly becomes Jon’s closest friend at the Wall. The fearful character gradually learns that he is anything but afraid. He was played by John Bradley, who is worth around $5 million.

Tie for 22. Carice van Houten – $5 Million

Melisandre serves the Lord of Light and introduces some of the first literal magic to the Game of Thrones world. She was played by Carice van Houten, who has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Tie for 17. Stephen Dillane – $6 Million

Stannis Baratheon is the middle of three brothers. He served as one of his older brother Robert’s advisors when he was alive and then made his own claim for the Iron Throne. The character was played by Stephen Dillane, who is worth around $6 million.

Tie for 17. Alfie Allen – $6 Million

Theon Greyjoy is a character with one of the most interesting story arcs throughout the series. He makes an incredible sacrifice to protect those he loves in the end and is played by Alfie Allen. The actor has an estimated net worth of $6 million.

Tie for 17. Jack Gleeson – $6 Million

Joffrey Baratheon is a ruthless, coddled and cruel Prince, who is played by Jack Gleeson. The character’s sudden death was a great surprise that created so many twists. The actor is worth around $6 million.

Tie for 17. Rory McCann – $6 Million

Sandor Clegane (also known as The Hound) was brought to life by Rory McCann. The warrior’s journey brings him close to Arya Stark and leads to a faceoff against his cruel brother Gregor Clegane. The actor is worth around $6 million.

Tie for 17. Maisie Williams – $6 Million

Arya Stark is the youngest daughter in the Stark family and could not be less like her sister Sansa. She was played by Maisie Williams, who saw the character on an incredible journey. The actress is worth around $6 million.

Tie for 15. Oona Chaplin – $7 Million

Talisa played a small but key role in the earliest seasons of Game of Thrones after Robb Stark falls in love with her and breaks a vow to marry her. She was played by Oona Chaplin, who has an estimated net worth of $7 million.

Tie for 15. Natalie Dormer – $7 Million

Margaery Tyrell is a seemingly harmless character who becomes one of the greatest schemers at court and is a perpetual thorn in Cersei Lannister’s side. The character was played by Natalie Dormer, who has an estimated worth of $7 million.

James Cosmo

Tie for 12. James Cosmo – $8 Million

Jeor Mormont leads the Night’s Watch at the Wall and was played by James Cosmo. The actor is worth around $8 million.

Tie for 12. Aidan Gillen – $8 Million

Petyr Baelish (also known as Littlefinger) is one of the most conniving characters in the franchise, which is saying something. He meets the end he deserves at the hand of the Stark sisters. The character was played by Aidan Gillen, who has an estimated worth of $8 million.

Tie for 12. Richard Madden – $8 Million

Richard Madden brought Robb Stark to life. The eldest son in the family, he was briefly King before his choice to pursue love led to his tragic and utterly shocking death. The actor is worth around $8 million.

Tie for 9. Diana Rigg – $10 Million

Olenna Tyrell, the Queen of Thorns, is every bit as much of a game player as her granddaughter Margaery. Her cutting character was a fan favorite, and she was brought to life by Diana Rigg. The actress is worth around $10 million.

Tie for 9. Charles Dance – $10 Million

Tywin Lannister is always pushing to see his blood on the Iron Throne. Cruel and ruthless, he was played by Charles Dance. The actor has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

Tie for 9. Sophie Turner – $10 Million

Sansa Stark starts the series by just wanting to be a Princess. She ends with a backbone of steel and the Queen of the North. The character was played by Sophie Turner, who has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

8. Lena Headey – $12 Million

Lena Headey brings Cersei Lannister to life in the franchise. She’s a complex character that many love to hate, and and she’s the brief Queen that we learn to never underestimate. The actress is worth around $12 million.

7. Kit Harington – $14 Million

Jon Snow, thought to be a bastard of Eddard Stark, winds up being one of the last Targaryen’s alive and has the best claim to the Iron Throne. He has a heart of gold and consistently fights for what he believes in. He was played by Kit Harington, who is worth around $14 million.

Tie for 5. Jonathan Pryce – $16 Million

Jonathan Pryce‘s run as The High Sparrow was arguably brief. However, it brought a great change to Westeros. The actor is worth around $16 million.

Tie for 5. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – $16 Million

Jamie Lannister is thought to be a man without honor, but he proves to be anything but. He was played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who has an estimated net worth of $16 million.

Tie for 3. Sean Bean – $20 Million

Ned Stark is the patriarch of the Stark family who meets a truly shocking demise in the very first season. The character was played by Sean Bean, who is worth around $20 million.

Tie for 3. Emilia Clarke – $20 Million

Daenerys Targaryen, the Queen and Mother of Dragons with a name that continued to grow, has one of the most thrilling arcs of all of the characters in the show. However, the end that she finds is also one of the greatest disappointments to many. She was played by Emilia Clarke, who is worth around $20 million.

Tie for 1. Jason Momoa – $25 Million

Khal Drogo’s brief run on the show is part of what set Daenerys up to become the Queen she was. He was played by Jason Momoa, who is worth around $25 million.

Tie for 1. Peter Dinklage – $25 Million

Tyrion Lannister is a survivor if we’ve ever seen one on Game of Thrones. Peter Dinklage brought the beloved character to life on the show, and he has an estimated net worth of $25 million.

That makes him and Jason the top earners of the show. But how do they compare to George R.R. Martin?

George R.R. Martin – $120 Million

George R.R. Martin, the creator of Game of Thrones, is worth $120 million, meaning that he is worth $95 million more than the show’s highest earners.