Michelle Fairley Biography

Fast Facts

• Has been nominated for a Spike TV Scream Award for her role as Lady Catelyn Stark
• Was nominated for an Olivier award for her part in the stage play "Othello․"
• Got her big break in television when she appeared in the role of Cathy Michaels in "Inspector Morse․"
• Made her film debut in the movie "Hidden City" in 1988
• Quote: "(On playing a strong character) "Strengths are always good to play, they're good, basic building blocks․ But I think weaknesses are the most telling things, as well․""
• Quote: "(On the relatability of "Game of Thrones") "You strip away the world George has created for it, and you're left with characters fighting for things that we fight for: love, honor, family․""
• Has an extensive background in theatre, having performed at the Old Vic Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse, on Broadway and other famed venues
• Does not read ahead in the "Game of Thrones" novels so that she will not know her character's fate in the TV series
• Took over the role of Mrs․ Granger in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" after actress Heather Bleasdale had already portrayed the character
• Was not originally cast as Catelyn Stark in "Game of Thrones," but took on the role after actress Jennifer Ehle decided to back out of the project