Game of Thrones Star Kristian Nairn Comes Out as Gay

Game of Thronesstar Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor on the HBO series, has come out as gay, according to WinterIsComing.net.

During a recent interview, Nairn was asked about his large LGBT fan base. "Well, in all honesty, when you talk about 'the gay community,' you are talking about my community," he said.

See other out and proud celebrities

"It's a privilege, and I really mean that," he continued. "I've never hidden my sexuality from anyone, my whole life in fact, and I've been waiting for someone to ask about it in an interview, [because] it's not something you just blurt out. I've tried to lead the questions a few times, to no avail!"

Read the full interview here.

Game of Thrones kicks off Season 4 on Sunday, April 6 at 9/8c on HBO.