Michelle Fairley

Birth Name:

Michelle Fairley

Birth Place:

Coleraine, Northern Ireland,

Profession

Actress

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․""
Does not read ahead in the "Game of Thrones" novels so that she will not know her character's fate in the TV series
Has an extensive background in theatre, having performed at the Old Vic Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse, on Broadway and other famed venues
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

Fast Facts